Regular services

What to expect at our regular services, which are open to the public and free of charge.

This week's services

21st - 27th December 2025
Sunday, 21st December 2025
Fourth Sunday of Advent
O Oriens
8.00am Holy Communion Nave
The Book of Common Prayer; said
10.00am Matins Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Radcliffe Responses
Dyson Benedicite in F
Stanford Benedictus in C
Lloyd-Webber Benedictus
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11.15am Sung Eucharist High Altar
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Victoria Missa Ave Maris Stella
Byrd Ave Maria
Bach Toccata in C

Preacher: The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival Sacrist
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3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong O Oriens
plainsong Responses
Palestrina Magnificat tertii toni
Palestrina Nunc dimittis tertii toni a 8
Verdelot Beata es Virgo Maria
Vierne Final (Symphonie II)

Preacher: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence
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5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by François Cloete, Organ Scholar

Preston Fantasia 'The Christmas Light'
Bach Canonic Variations on 'Vom Himmel hoch' BWV 769
Dupré Variations sur un Noël Op 20
6.00pm Sung Eucharist St Margaret's Church
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers

Fauré Messe basse
Britten There is no rose of such vertu
Britten As Dew in Aprille
Ireland Capriccio

Preacher: The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival Sacrist
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Monday, 22nd December 2025
O Rex gentium
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion St Faith's Chapel
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evening Prayer Quire
said
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Tuesday, 23rd December 2025
O Emmanuel
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion Shrine
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evening Prayer St Faith's Chapel
said
6.00pm Service of Lessons and Carols Abbey
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey; attendance by free ticket only
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Wednesday, 24th December 2025
Christmas Eve
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion Chapel of the Holy Name
said
3.00pm Evening Prayer St Faith's Chapel
said
4.00pm Service of Lessons and Carols Abbey
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey; attendance by free ticket only
6.00pm Service of Lessons and Carols St Margaret's Church
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort
11.00pm Sung Eucharist of Christmas Night High Altar
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey; attendance by free ticket only

Vierne Messe solennelle
Poulenc Hodie Christus natus est
Rutter What sweeter music can we bring
Darke In the bleak midwinter
Messiaen Dieu parmi nous

Preacher: The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster
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Thursday, 25th December 2025
CHRISTMAS DAY
8.00am Holy Communion High Altar
The Book of Common Prayer; said
10.30am Sung Eucharist High Altar
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey; attendance by free ticket only

Palestrina Missa Hodie Christus natus est
Scheidt Puer natus in Bethlehem
Schütz Hodie Christus natus est
Bach arr Dupré Sinfonia (Cantata 29)

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon Rector
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3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

arr Willcocks Away in a manger
Rose Responses
Stanford Evening Service in A
Sheppard Verbum caro factum est
Bach In dulci jubilo
Widor Toccata (Symphonie V)
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Friday, 26th December 2025
St Stephen, deacon, first martyr, patron of the Palace of Westminster
8.00am Holy Communion Pyx Chamber
said
8.40am Morning Prayer Quire
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evening Prayer Quire
said
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Saturday, 27th December 2025
St John, apostle and evangelist
8.00am Holy Communion St Faith's Chapel
said
8.40am Morning Prayer St Faith's Chapel
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by I Dodici

Rose Responses
Howells Collegium Regale
Wood O thou the central orb
Buxtehude Toccata in F
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Everyone is welcome at these services, free of charge. Security checks are in place upon entry.