Services & times

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

You are also able to see our calendar for the weeks ahead and view orders of service for selected services.

 

This week's services

24th - 30th November 2024
Sunday, 24th November 2024
Christ the King
8.00am Holy Communion Nave
The Book of Common Prayer; said
10.00am Matins Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars

plainsong Responses
Victoria Te Deum laudamus
Moore Jubilate Deo
Froberger Toccata in F

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11.15am Sung Eucharist High Altar
sung by the Lay Vicars

Palestrina Missa Aeterna Christi munera
Vivanco O Rex gloriae

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon Rector

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3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars

This service will be live-streamed

Palestrina Jesu Rex admirabilis
Moore Responses
Howells Evening Canticles in E
Wood Great Lord of lords
Stocken Faith, Hope, Love

Preacher: The Right Reverend Michael Langrish Honorary Assistant Bishop, Diocese of Bath and Wells

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5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Iain Quinn, Florida State University, USA

Bach Prelude and Fugue in C minor BWV 546
Glazunov Prelude and Fugue in D minor Op 98
Reger Introduction and Passacaglia

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

Byrd Mass for four voices
Haydn Achieved is the glorious work
Vierne Toccata

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon Rector

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Monday, 25th November 2024
St Catherine of Alexandria, martyr, c 305
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion St Faith's Chapel
said
12.30pm Holy Communion St Margaret's Church
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars

plainsong Lucis Creator optime
plainsong Responses
Tallis The Short Service
Palestrina Inclytae sanctae virginis

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Tuesday, 26th November 2024
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion Shrine
said
12.30pm Holy Communion St Margaret's Church
said
5.00pm Evening Prayer St Faith's Chapel
said
Wednesday, 27th November 2024
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

arr Smith Moore We shall walk through the valley
Smith Responses
Brewer Evening Canticles in D
Parry My soul, there is a country

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Thursday, 28th November 2024
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

Bairstow I sat down under his shadow
Leighton Responses
Walmisley Evening Canticles in D minor
Wesley Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace

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Friday, 29th November 2024
Nicholas Litlyngton, Abbot of Westminster, 1386
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 Choir of Westminster Abbey; attended by HE The High Commissioner for Barbados

Bairstow I sat down under his shadow
Leighton Responses
Tomkins The First Service
Purcell Hear my prayer, O Lord

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Saturday, 30th November 2024
St Andrew the Apostle, patron of Scotland
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 Westminster Abbey

Victoria O quam gloriosum est regnum
Leighton Responses
Tippett St John's Service
Dove I am the day
Dupré Toccata (Deuxième Symphonie)

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