Worship at the Abbey

Life at Westminster Abbey revolves around worship. Whatever your beliefs, you’re welcome to take part.

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Come along to a service

See our full list of upcoming services, including details of the music and preachers.

Our services

Our services

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Sunday, 12th May 2024
Seventh Sunday of Easter - Sunday after Ascension Day
8.00am Holy Communion Nave
The Book of Common Prayer; said
10.00am Matins Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Smith Responses
Gibbons Te Deum (Short Service)
Gibbons Fantasia in A minor for double organ

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11.15am Sung Eucharist Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Taverner Western Wind Mass
Marenzio O Rex gloriae
Marchand Grand jeu (3ème livre d'orgue)

Preacher: The Reverend Robert Latham Sacrist

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3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Mendelssohn Am Himmelfahrtstage
Smith Responses
Murrill in A
Finzi God is gone up
Langlais Fête

Preacher: The Right Reverend Anthony Ball Canon in Residence

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5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Freddie James

Willan Prelude and Fugue in C minor
Vierne Claire de Lune Op 53 no 5
Vierne Carillon de Westminster Op 54 no 6

6.00pm Sung Eucharist St Margaret's Church
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort

Haydn Missa brevis Sancti Joannes de Deo
Haydn Achieved is the glorious work
Langlais Hymne d'action de grâces 'Te Deum'

Preacher: The Reverend Robert Latham Sacrist

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Services are free of charge. Times and locations may change at short notice. Security checks are in place upon entry.

Photography is not permitted during services.

Statue of Our Lady of Pew on a stone altar with a small candle on each side

The Society of Our Lady of Pew

The Society of Our Lady of Pew venerates the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, and regularly holds Mass and retreats in the Abbey.

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