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.

Sermon preached at Evensong of the Fifth Sunday after Trinity 2024

In the year 121 AD, the Emperor’s secretary completed what was to become a blockbuster.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 30th June 2024

Sermon rpeached at the Sung Eucharist on the Fifth Sunday after Trinity

You hid your face from me and I was utterly dismayed.

The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Precentor

Sunday, 30th June 2024

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Eve of St Peter 2024

Peter is our witness to our humanity, to forgiveness, to grace, and to Christ.

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster

Friday, 28th June 2024

Sermon preached at Evensong on the Fourth Sunday after Trinity 2024

Jesus sees the world through the eyes of mercy.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 23rd June 2024

Sermon preached at Evensong on the Third Sunday after Trinity 2024

Providence and inclusion.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 16th June 2024

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday after Trinity 2024

The kingdom of heaven is like...

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 16th June 2024