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 on the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2024
The great Advent Antiphons set the scene for Christmas.
The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon in Residence
Sunday, 22nd December 2024
Address given at the Metropolitan Police Carol Service
Different worlds, and Christmas.
The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster
Wednesday, 11th December 2024
Sermon preached at Evensong on the Second Sunday of Advent 2024
What is the spirit of this Advent season?
The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon in Residence
Sunday, 8th December 2024
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday of Advent 2024
'Year passes year, silently; Christ’s coming is ever nearer.'
The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster
Sunday, 1st December 2024
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the feast of Christ the King 2024
May we yet learn how to live in the kingdom that is coming.
The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon Rector
Sunday, 24th November 2024
Address given at the Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on Remembrance Sunday 2024
Being accurate and honest about the past is constant, hard work.
The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster
Sunday, 10th November 2024
