Regular services

Evensong

This service follows the traditional pattern in The Book of Common Prayer and consists of choral music (psalms, canticles, and anthems) from the rich Anglican musical tradition, scripture readings, and prayers.

The Choir of Westminster Abbey sing at Evensong with congregants seated behind them

When

See the calendar below for upcoming Evensong services.

Where

The Quire. Entry is via the Great West Door.

Evensong times

3rd - 9th December 2023
Monday, 4th December 2023
Nicholas Ferrar, deacon, founder of the community at Little Gidding, 1637
St John of Damascus, monk, teacher of the faith, 749
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars

Dufay Conditor alme siderum
plainsong Responses
Batten Short Service
Gallus Ecce concipies

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Saturday, 9th December 2023
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Ord Adam lay ybounden
Ayleward Responses
Walton Chichester Service
Bruckner Virga Jesse
Bach Fantasia in G minor

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Everyone is welcome at these services, free of charge. Security checks are in place upon entry.