Regular services

Sung Eucharist

This is a service of Word and Sacrament in which the Holy Scriptures are read, a sermon is preached, prayers are offered, and bread and wine are consecrated and received as the body and blood of Jesus Christ.

Glass jugs of water and wine with a silver chalice

When

See the calendar below for upcoming Sung Eucharist services.

Where

Entry is via the Great West Door.

Sung Eucharist times

21st - 27th December 2025
Sunday, 21st December 2025
Fourth Sunday of Advent
O Oriens
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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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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Wednesday, 24th December 2025
Christmas Eve
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
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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Everyone is welcome at these services, free of charge. Security checks are in place upon entry.