Services and times

See a complete list of the Abbey's upcoming choral services and organ recitals.

This week's services

Choral Services|Organ Recitals
23rd - 29th August 2026
Sunday, 23rd August 2026
Twelfth Sunday after Trinity
8.00am Holy Communion Nave
The Book of Common Prayer; said
10.00am Morning Prayer Quire
said with hymns
Order of Service available View Order of Service
11.15am Sung Eucharist High Altar
sung by Exultate

Vierne Messe solennelle
Stanford Beati quorum via integra est
Elgar Presto (Sonata in G)

Preacher: The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival Sacrist
Order of Service available View Order of Service
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by Exultate

Shephard Responses
Wood Collegium Regale
Bainton And I saw a new heaven
Duruflé Prélude et Fugue sur le nom d'Alain

Preacher: The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence
Order of Service available View Order of Service
5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Victoria Ulriksen

Wagner arr Lemare Ride of the Valkyries
Grieg arr Schmeding/Ulriksen Morning Mood (Peer Gynt Suite)
Walther Concerto in B minor del Signor Vivaldi
Vierne Final (Symphonie III)
6.00pm Holy Communion St Margaret's Church
said with hymns

Preacher: The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival Sacrist
Order of Service available View Order of Service
Monday, 24th August 2026
St Bartholomew the Apostle
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion St Faith's Chapel
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by Inner Voices

Ayleward Responses
Brewer Evening Service in D
Tippett Steal away to Jesus
Order of Service available View Order of Service
Tuesday, 25th August 2026
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion Shrine
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Chapel Choir of Hatfield College, Durham

Leighton Responses
Howells The St Paul's Service
Parry My soul, there is a country
Order of Service available View Order of Service
Wednesday, 26th August 2026
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion Chapel of the Holy Name
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evening Prayer Quire
said
Order of Service available View Order of Service
Thursday, 27th August 2026
St Monica, mother of St Augustine of Hippo, 387
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion St Faith's Chapel
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the King Charles Singers

Radcliffe Responses
Sumsion Evening Service in A
Howells O pray for the peace of Jerusalem
Order of Service available View Order of Service
Friday, 28th August 2026
St Augustine of Hippo, bishop, teacher of the faith, 430
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion Pyx Chamber
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the King Charles Singers; attended by the Chargé d'Affaires of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Radcliffe Responses
Stanford Evening Service in G
Guerrero Ave virgo sanctissima
Order of Service available View Order of Service
Saturday, 29th August 2026
The Beheading of St John the Baptist
8.00am Holy Communion St Faith's Chapel
said
8.40am Morning Prayer St Faith's Chapel
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of St Barnabas, Dulwich

Trendell Responses
Stanford Evening Service in A
Wood O thou the central orb
Brewer Marche héroïque
Order of Service available View Order of Service

Everyone is welcome at these services, free of charge.

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