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A Reflection for Easter Day
Sunday, 12th April 2020
I grew up in a house where Easter could be a bit problematic. There were Easter eggs of course, but we were not churchgoers.
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A Reflection on thanks
Friday, 24th April 2020
Each morning at round about the same time, I stand at the top of a staircase looking out of my temporary home onto the streets of Westminster.
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A Reflection on the Ascension
Friday, 22nd May 2020
If churches were open (and they are not), if public worship was held today (which it cannot be) and singers could sing (which they cannot) we might be hearing one of those familiar Ascension Day anthems, like God is gone up.
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Chorister Experience Day
Saturday, 11th May 2024
Come behind the scenes at our Chorister Experience Day to find out what it’s like to be an Abbey chorister, ideal for boys aged 6 – 8.
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The first ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey by allied forces on 25th April 1915.
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Commonwealth Connections
Westminster Abbey, as a royal church, celebrates the Commonwealth all year round, including at a special service in March. Either in person or virtually, we welcome schools from across the Commonwealth to join one our sessions, led by experienced learning officers who can bringing learning to life, in line with your programmes of study.
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Sermon Christmas Day 2023
Monday, 25th December 2023
Sermon Christmas Day 2023: In the beginning was the Word. Now, I need some room, some leeway. this morning. Perhaps, and please, you might be patient? I do know it is Christmas.
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Reflection: Easter Day
Monday, 1st January 0001
Read or listen to the reflection for Easter Day
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New Zealand Prime Minister reads for Abbey podcast
Friday, 24th April 2020
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has recorded a poem for Westminster Abbey’s podcast which will be published as part of this weekend’s ANZAC Day commemorations.
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Commonwealth Schools
Westminster Abbey is a fascinating place to visit either in person or virtually. Our award-winning Learning team bring the Abbey to life, with amusing stories and fun facts, all linked to your learning objectives and programmes of study.
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Crown Prince and Princess of Serbia mark UN World Humanitarian Day
Friday, 18th August 2023
Crown Prince and Princess of Serbia mark UN World Humanitarian Day: Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia attended a wreath laying ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
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Fraternite Family Day: Budding Builders
Wednesday, 29th May 2024
Bring your budding builders to England’s oldest garden to get busy with all things bricks and buttresses.
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Sermon at Matins on Christmas Day 2016
Sunday, 25th December 2016
Sermon at Matins on Christmas Day 2016: What’s in a name? What’s in a name? The famous quotation from Shakespeare assures us that a rose by any other name would smell as.
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Sermon at the Liturgy on Easter Day 2018
Sunday, 1st April 2018
Sermon at the Liturgy on Easter Day 2018: God raised Jesus of Nazareth from the dead and because of that, nothing in this world can ever be the last word for us..
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Abbey holds Remembrance Day Service
Thursday, 12th November 2015
A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on Remembrance Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 8th November 2015.
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Sermon at the Liturgy on Easter Day 2017
Sunday, 16th April 2017
Sermon at the Liturgy on Easter Day 2017: In him was life Some years ago The Listener carried the script of a radio talk by an American woman. She had pioneered new.
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Sermon Given on Ascension Day 2017
Thursday, 25th May 2017
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.
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Sermon preached at the Anzac Day Service 2024
Thursday, 25th April 2024
Our salvation is to remember and to hope.
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Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on Ascension Day 2024
Thursday, 9th May 2024
‘While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven.’
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Sermon given at Sung Eucharist on Christmas Day 2018
Tuesday, 25th December 2018
The heart of the joy of Christmas gives almost universal pleasure.