Sermons
Below you can find transcripts of sermons our clergy and guest preachers have given at recent Abbey services. They deal with current theological issues, religion and world events, and the interpretation of biblical texts.
Where possible, we provide an audio and video recording of the sermon.
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Baptism of Christ 2025
In the font we learn that water is thicker than blood.
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner
Sunday, 12th January 2025
Sermon preached on the First Evensong of the Epiphany of Our Lord 2025
The pilgrimage of the Magi is essentially rooted in some kind of trusting hunch.
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence
Sunday, 5th January 2025
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist of Christmas Day 2024
...but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son.
The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster
Wednesday, 25th December 2024
Sermon preached at Evensong on the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2024
The great Advent Antiphons set the scene for Christmas.
The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon in Residence
Sunday, 22nd December 2024
Address given at the Metropolitan Police Carol Service
Different worlds, and Christmas.
The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster
Wednesday, 11th December 2024
Sermon preached at Evensong on the Second Sunday of Advent 2024
What is the spirit of this Advent season?
The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon in Residence
Sunday, 8th December 2024
