Regular services

Evensong

This service follows the traditional pattern in The Book of Common Prayer and consists of choral music (psalms, canticles, and anthems) from the rich Anglican musical tradition, scripture readings, and prayers.

The Choir of Westminster Abbey sing at Evensong with congregants seated behind them

When

See the calendar below for upcoming Evensong services.

Where

The Quire. Entry is via the Great West Door.

Evensong times

30th June - 6th July 2024
Sunday, 30th June 2024
Fifth Sunday after Trinity
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Westminster Abbey Special Service Choir

attr Farrant Lord, for thy tender mercy's sake
Clucas Responses
Dyson in F
Parry Lord, let me know mine end
Parry Chorale Fantasia on 'O God, our help in ages past'

Preacher: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

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Monday, 1st July 2024
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars; attended by HE The High Commissioner for Canada

plainsong Lucis Creator optime
Tallis Responses
Guerrero Magnificat quinti toni
plainsong Nunc dimittis quinti toni
Kennedy O nata lux de lumine

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Tuesday, 2nd July 2024
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey; attended by HE The High Commissioner for Rwanda

Bairstow Jesu, the very thought of thee
Morley Responses
Stanford in B flat
Weir Leaf from leaf Christ knows

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Thursday, 4th July 2024
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Bairstow Jesu, the very thought of thee
Morley Responses
Noble in B minor
Parry There is an old belief

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Friday, 5th July 2024
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey; attended by HE The High Commissioner for Malawi

Bairstow Jesu, the very thought of thee
Morley Responses
Gibbons Fauxbourdon Service
Poulenc Salve Regina

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Saturday, 6th July 2024
Thomas More, scholar, and John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester, Reformation martyrs, 1535
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Morley Responses
Murrill in E
Bernstein Chichester Psalms
Alain Luttes

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