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

24th - 30th November 2024
Sunday, 24th November 2024
Christ the King
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars

This service will be live-streamed

Palestrina Jesu Rex admirabilis
Moore Responses
Howells Evening Canticles in E
Wood Great Lord of lords
Stocken Faith, Hope, Love

Preacher: The Right Reverend Michael Langrish Honorary Assistant Bishop, Diocese of Bath and Wells

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Monday, 25th November 2024
St Catherine of Alexandria, martyr, c 305
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars

plainsong Lucis Creator optime
plainsong Responses
Tallis The Short Service
Palestrina Inclytae sanctae virginis

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Wednesday, 27th November 2024
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort

arr Smith Moore We shall walk through the valley
Smith Responses
Brewer Evening Canticles in D
Parry My soul, there is a country

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Thursday, 28th November 2024
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Bairstow I sat down under his shadow
Leighton Responses
Walmisley Evening Canticles in D minor
Wesley Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace

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Friday, 29th November 2024
Nicholas Litlyngton, Abbot of Westminster, 1386
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey; attended by HE The High Commissioner for Barbados

Bairstow I sat down under his shadow
Leighton Responses
Tomkins The First Service
Purcell Hear my prayer, O Lord

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Saturday, 30th November 2024
St Andrew the Apostle, patron of Scotland
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Victoria O quam gloriosum est regnum
Leighton Responses
Tippett St John's Service
Dove I am the day
Dupré Toccata (Deuxième Symphonie)

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