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 the Sung Eucharist on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2024
Seing things with fresh eyes: discernment.
The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival Chaplain
Sunday, 27th October 2024
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2024
We have to think about the cornerstone that set us here.
The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster
Sunday, 20th October 2024
Sermon preached at the Festival Eucharist on the National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor 2024
What should be the pilgrim’s imprint upon the earth?
The Right Reverend Dr Andrew Rumsey Bishop of Ramsbury, Diocese of Salisbury
Saturday, 19th October 2024
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Feast of the Translation of St Edward the Confessor 2024
We seek St Edward’s prayerful solidarity in Christ.
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner
Sunday, 13th October 2024
Sermon preached at a Service to mark the opening of the Legal Year in England and Wales
May the wisdom of God 'enter your heart and protect you with understanding'.
The Right Revd Dr Peter Selby Honorary Assistant Bishop, Diocese of Southwark, Bishop to HM Prisons 2002–07, President, National Council for Independent Monitoring Boards 2007–12
Tuesday, 1st October 2024
Sermon preached at Evensong on the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 2024
British holy sites series: IV Canterbury
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence
Sunday, 29th September 2024
