Holy Communion

Westminster Abbey and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We are now open to visitors on selected days. Tickets for July will go on sale on Wednesday 23rd June.

We are also open for worship and you are welcome to join us at our daily services. You can also attend individual prayer from 10:30am – 1:00pm, Monday – Saturday, but this is subject to change.

Holy Communion

A service of Word and Sacrament, according to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, in which the Holy Scriptures are read, prayers are offered, and bread and wine are consecrated and received as the body and blood of Jesus Christ.

A priest holds a communion wafer and a silver chalice

When

Holy Communion currently takes place daily at 12:30pm, all week long.

Where

Entry is via the Great West Door.

Tickets must be booked for our Sunday morning Holy Communion and Eucharist services, due to social distancing measures. For all other services, please note that we may not be able to accommodate everyone who wishes to attend. We suggest you arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Check our coronavirus page for more information about visiting us at this time.

Holy Communion times

Previous Week

13th - 19th June 2021

Next Week

Monday, 14th June 2021
12.30pm	Holy Communion	Nave


Tuesday, 15th June 2021
12.30pm	Holy Communion	Nave


Wednesday, 16th June 2021
St Richard, Bishop of Chichester, 1253
12.30pm	Holy Communion	Nave


Thursday, 17th June 2021
Samuel, Canon of Westminster, 1906-13, and Henrietta Barnett, social reformers, 1913 and 1936
12.30pm	Holy Communion	Nave


Friday, 18th June 2021
12.30pm	Holy Communion	Nave


Saturday, 19th June 2021
12.30pm	Holy Communion	Nave

Everyone is welcome at these services, free of charge.

Podcast

Abbeycast, a podcast produced at Westminster Abbey, is released occasionally to mark feast days and major anniversaries. Each episode features a reading, short address, anthem, prayers, blessing and music from our Choir.

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