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The Charles Gore Lecture 2005 No. 2

Wednesday, 28th September 2005

Charles Gore died in 1932, leaving a daunting legacy for anyone who would presume to lecture in his name.

Sermon on The Feast of the Presentation of Christ 2020

Sunday, 2nd February 2020

Vicars live in Vicarages, Rectors live in Rectories and Deans live in Deaneries. This is important; it assures us we've put them in their place.

Candlemas

Sermon given at Sung Eucharist on the Epiphany of Our Lord

Monday, 6th January 2020

Epiphany, the tinsel and the Christmas lights come down, a few chocolates wait on the sideboard for the moment when firm January convictions fail and we are back to business as usual.

Epiphany

Sermon given at Midnight Mass, Christmas 2019

Tuesday, 24th December 2019

It is my first Christmas in the Abbey, I have been here a month. Kind people keep asking me if I am looking forward to my first Christmas here.

Midnight Mass

Reflection: Third Sunday of Lent

Monday, 1st January 0001

Read or listen to the reflection for the Third Sunday of Lent 2024.

Sermon preached at Evensong on the Second Sunday after Trinity 2024

Sunday, 9th June 2024

To love is to be vulnerable.

Reflection: Second Sunday of Advent

Monday, 1st January 0001

Read or watch the reflection from the Second Sunday in Advent 2023, Making a good beginning

Advent II Reflection: God who wants to be known

Sunday, 8th December 2024

"God wants to be known in history" says The Reverend Canon Mark Birch, as he reflects on the Luke's gospel for the Second Sunday of Advent.

St Margaret's Church launches £2 million appeal

Tuesday, 19th May 2009

St Margaret’s Church, affectionately known as the ‘parish church of the House of Commons’, and the church where Winston Churchill married his beloved Clemmie in September 1908 has launched a £2 million appeal to fund essential works to repair its roof, external walls and bell tower.

St Margaret's Church

Employment opportunities

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Episode 2 - What is the Coronation Regalia?

Join Aaron and Sophie online to peek behind the scenes of Westminster Abbey, which has been the coronation church for nearly 1,000 years. Discover what happens and why through games, crafts, stories and more.

2 for 1 National Rail offer

We are open to visitors from Monday to Saturday. Find out more about how you can visit.

Add-on activities

Whether you are looking for the highlights, or want something more specialised, choose from our range of guided tours to make your visit truly memorable. You can also add on a workshop to give your pupils something to take home or visit the stunning Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries. Discover information about guided tours, costs and school bursary visits to Westminster Abbey.

Evensong to be broadcast live by BBC Radio 3

Tuesday, 1st October 2013

Choral Evensong will be broadcast live from Westminster Abbey by BBC Radio 3 on Wednesday 2 October at 3.30pm.

Choir of Westminster Abbey

NHS celebrates 75th anniversary

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended a service celebrating the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 5th July 2023.

2. Edith

Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.

Letters

A weekly open letter to public servants from Claire Foster Gilbert, Director of the Westminster Abbey Institute.

Judges mark the start of the new legal year 2024

Judges and members of the legal profession gathered in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 1st October 2024 for a service to mark the start of the legal year in England and Wales.

2. William II and the friend of the family