Services and times

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

This week's services

15th - 21st March 2026
Sunday, 15th March 2026
Fourth Sunday of Lent
8.00am Holy Communion Nave
The Book of Common Prayer; said
10.00am Matins Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Martin Responses
Dyson Benedicite in F
MacMillan Benedictus
Reger Benedictus

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11.15am Sung Eucharist High Altar
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Kyrie eleison (Mass XVII)
Taverner Sanctus and Agnus Dei (Western Wind Mass)
Mundy Adolescentulus sum ego
Bach Prelude and Fugue in F minor

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon Rector

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3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Purcell Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts
Martin Responses
Ireland Evening Service in F
Parry Lord, let me know mine end
Parry Elegy

Preacher: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

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5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Travis Baker

Bach Fantasia super Komm, Heiliger Geist BWV 651
Bach Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland BWV 659
Pachelbel Aria sexta ‘Sebaldina’ in F minor
Reger Introduction and Passacaglia in D minor

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

Fauré Messe basse
Pergolesi O quam tristis et afflicta
Leach Prelude for a Royal Swan

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon Rector

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Monday, 16th March 2026
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 Choristers of Westminster Abbey

Hurford Litany to the Holy Spirit
plainsong Responses
Dyson Evening Service in C minor
Stopford Stabat mater dolorosa

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Tuesday, 17th March 2026
St Patrick, Patron of Ireland, bishop, missionary, c 5th century
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 Choir of Westminster Abbey

Ferguson It was in that train
Morley Responses
Stanford Evening Service in C
Stainer God so loved the world

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Wednesday, 18th March 2026
St Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop, teacher of the faith, 386
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion Chapel of the Holy Name
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort

Purcell Hear my prayer, O Lord
Smith Responses
Byrd Fauxbourdon Service
Monteverdi Christe adoramus te

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Thursday, 19th March 2026
St Joseph
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 Choir of Westminster Abbey

Ferguson It was in that train
Morley Responses
Bevan Magnificat octavi toni
Tye Nunc dimittis
Wise The ways of Zion do mourn

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Friday, 20th March 2026
St Cuthbert, Bishop of Lindisfarne, missionary, 687
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 Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey; attended by HE The High Commissioner of the Republic of Namibia

plainsong Audi benigne Conditor
plainsong Responses
Victoria Magnificat septimi toni
Victoria Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Martin Circumdederunt me gemitus mortis

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Saturday, 21st March 2026
Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, Reformation martyr, 1556
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 Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Vexilla regis prodeunt
plainsong Responses
Ward The First Service
Vecchi Peccantem me quotidie
Bach O Mensch, bewein dein Sünde groß

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