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

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Sunday, 6th October 2024
Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity
8.00am Holy Communion Nave
The Book of Common Prayer; said
10.00am Matins Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Byrd Responses
Ireland Te Deum in F
Stanford Postlude in D minor

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

Guerrero Missa In te Domine speravi
Tallis O salutaris hostia
Buxtehude Praeludium in E

Preacher: The Reverend David Stanton Sub-Dean and Canon Treasurer

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3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Purcell Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts
Byrd Responses
Victoria Magnificat primi toni
Victoria Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Harvey Thou mastering me (part of the Voice and Verse season)
Mendelssohn Allegro maestoso e vivace—Fuga (Sonata II)

Preacher: The Right Reverend Anthony Ball Canon in Residence

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5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Friedhelm Flamme
6.00pm Sung Eucharist with Admission of Choristers St Margaret's Church
marking the Dedication of St Margaret's Church; sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort

Haydn Missa brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo
Bruckner Locus iste a Deo factus est
Vaughan Williams O how amiable are thy dwellings
Bach Fugue in G

Preacher: The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival Chaplain

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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.

The Quire - black and white floor with sets of stalls eithers ide of the walkway

Watch services online

Find out how to watch upcoming services as well as services on demand. Experience worship at Westminster Abbey from wherever you are in the world.

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.

Banners, crosses, icons, vestments and frontals

Read how we decorate our altars, and find out about our historic icons.