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