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

17th - 23rd November 2024
Sunday, 17th November 2024
Second Sunday before Advent
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Radcliffe God be in my head
Radcliffe Responses
Wise Magnificat in E flat
Gabrieli Nunc dimittis a 14
Gant You are the music While the music lasts
Purcell Voluntary in G

Preacher: The Venerable Luke Miller Archdeacon of London

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Monday, 18th November 2024
St Elizabeth of Hungary, Princess of Thuringia, philanthropist, 1231
5.00pm Evensong Quire
Boys' voices

plainsong Lucis Creator optime
plainsong Responses
Dyson Evening Canticles in C minor
Harris King of glory, King of peace

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Tuesday, 19th November 2024
St Hilda, Abbess of Whitby, 680
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Ley A Prayer of King Henry VI
Rose Responses
D Purcell Evening Canticles in E minor
H Purcell O Lord God of hosts

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Thursday, 21st November 2024
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Ley A Prayer of King Henry VI
Rose Responses
Sumsion Evening Service in G
Howells A Hymn for St Cecilia

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Saturday, 23rd November 2024
St Clement, Bishop of Rome, martyr, 99
5.00pm First Evensong of Christ the King Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars

Palestrina Jesu Rex admirabilis
Moore Responses
Morley The Second Service
Palestrina O bone Jesu

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