Lent, Holy Week and Easter at Westminster Abbey

Lent, Holy Week and Easter at Westminster Abbey

Find out more about worshipping with us and explore the many ways you can connect with the Abbey this Lent, wherever you are.

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Today's services

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

Order of Service available View Order of Service
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

Order of Service available View Order of Service
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

Order of Service available View Order of Service
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

Order of Service available View Order of Service

Everyone is welcome at these services, free of charge. Security checks are in place upon entry.

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The King Charles III Sacristy

The King Charles III Sacristy

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