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.

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

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday of Advent 2024

'Year passes year, silently; Christ’s coming is ever nearer.'

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 1st December 2024

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the feast of Christ the King 2024

May we yet learn how to live in the kingdom that is coming.

The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon Rector

Sunday, 24th November 2024

Address given at the Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on Remembrance Sunday 2024

Being accurate and honest about the past is constant, hard work.

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 10th November 2024

Sermon preach at Evensong on the Fourth Sunday before Advent 2024

'O may we soon again renew that song, And keep in tune with heaven.'

The Reverend Canon Carl Turner Rector, Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, New York, USA

Sunday, 3rd November 2024