Westminster Abbey
Sermons, services and reflections from Westminster Abbey and lectures on issues of faith, ethics, politics and public policy-making from the Westminster Abbey Institute.
Sun, April 06, 2025
Repentance as Self-Examination
The Reverend Catherine Williams reflects on Jesus and Mary’s interaction at Bethany, as we move towards Holy Week and the events of Christ’s passion and death. We welcome Catherine Williams - an Anglican priest, spiritual director, and writer - as a guest contributor to our reflections throughout this season. Join us in the observance of the Lenten season, wherever you are, through online resources and streamed services. Find out more at: https://westminster-abbey.org/lent
Sun, March 30, 2025
Repentance for a New Life
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian and Almoner at the Abbey, examines Jesus’ beloved parable of the prodigal son, with its reminder of the new life that repentance can bring. Join us in the observance of the Lenten season, wherever you are, through online resources and streamed services. Find out more at: https://westminster-abbey.org/lent Receive these reflections and more in your inbox each week: https://westminster-abbey.org/subscribe
Sun, March 23, 2025
Growing through Repentance
The Reverend Catherine Williams discovers the meaning of Jesus' parable of the fig tree, and how we grow in faith through our repentance. We welcome The Reverend Catherine Williams - an Anglican priest, spiritual director, and writer - as a guest contributor to our reflections throughout this season.
Sun, March 16, 2025
Repentance Made Possible
The Reverend Mark Birch discovers how our repentance is made possible through Jesus, bringing us closer to God. Join us in the observance of the Lenten season, wherever you are, through online resources and streamed services. Find out more at: https://westminster-abbey.org/lent Receive these reflections and more in your inbox each week: https://westminster-abbey.org/subscribe
Sun, March 09, 2025
Entering the Wilderness in Lent
Explore Jesus' journey through the wilderness, and how this inspires our Lenten journey of repentance. We welcome The Reverend Catherine Williams - an Anglican priest, spiritual director, and writer - as a guest contributor to our reflections throughout this season. Join us in the observance of the Lenten season, wherever you are, through online resources and streamed services. Find out more at: https://westminster-abbey.org/lent Receive these reflections and more in your inbox each week: https://westminster-abbey.org/subscribe
Wed, March 05, 2025
An Ash Wednesday Reflection
Join The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, as he explores the significance of Ash Wednesday, and how it helps us enter into the season of Lent.
Sun, January 05, 2025
Feast of the Epiphany Reflection: God made manifest
Join The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, on the Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord, as he explores why Christ’s birth matters. Listen to his reflection and find out more about Advent and Christmas at Westminster Abbey at: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/services-times/advent-and-christmas/
Wed, January 01, 2025
Feast of the Holy Name : God who is revealed to us by name
Discover how the Feast of the Holy Name and the Abbey's Islip Chapel are connected, in this reflection from The Reverend Canon James Hawkey. Listen to his reflection and find out more about Advent and Christmas at Westminster Abbey at: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/services-times/advent-and-christmas/
Sun, December 29, 2024
A Reflection for the First Sunday of Christmas: God who is being revealed to us
Ponder the meaning of young Jesus' teaching in the temple with The Reverend Amanda Bourne in a reflection for the First Sunday of Christmas. Listen to her reflection and find out more about Advent and Christmas at Westminster Abbey at: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/services-times/advent-and-christmas/
Wed, December 25, 2024
Christmas Day Reflection: God who dwells with us
Hear the good news of Christ's coming with The Very Reverend David Hoyle in this Christmas Day Reflection from Westminster Abbey. Listen to his reflection and find out more about Advent and Christmas at Westminster Abbey at: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/Advent/
Sun, December 22, 2024
Advent Reflection 4: God who has promised
Explore Elizabeth and Mary's response to God's promise with The Reverend Canon Jamie Hawkey on this Fourth Sunday of Advent. Listen to his reflection and find out more about Advent and Christmas at Westminster Abbey at: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/Advent/
Sun, December 15, 2024
Advent Reflection 3: God who keeps faith for ever
Join The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival as she explores the psalm, reminding us of why we should 'rejoice in the Lord always'. Listen to her reflection and find out more about Advent and Christmas at Westminster Abbey at: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/Advent/
Sun, December 08, 2024
Advent Reflection 2: God who wants to be known
"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. Listen to his reflection and find out more about Advent and Christmas at Westminster Abbey at: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/Advent/
Sun, December 01, 2024
Advent Reflection 1: Who are we expecting?
Listen as The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, reflects on Luke’s gospel passage as we begin Advent and the new church year.
Sun, November 24, 2024
Hymns as Poetry: Charles Wesley’s Rejoice, the Lord is King
Hear staff from Westminster Abbey as they reflect on the context and the meaning of popular Christian hymns and anthems that came from poetry. In this episode, The Reverend Amanda Bourne gives a potted history and a personal reflection about the celebratory hymn Rejoice, the Lord is King . Listen to the full track, and the rest of the album recorded by the Choir of Westminster Abbey.
Sun, November 17, 2024
Hymns as Poetry: Henry Francis Lyte’s Abide with me
Hear staff from Westminster Abbey as they reflect on the context and the meaning of popular Christian hymns and anthems that came from poetry. In this episode, The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival contextualises the hymn Abide with me – from its origins and Biblical inspiration to its miraculous powers for solders in the First World War. Listen to the full track, and the rest of the album recorded by the Choir of Westminster Abbey.
Sun, November 10, 2024
Hymns as Poetry: Edmund Spenser’s Faire is the heaven
Hear staff from Westminster Abbey as they reflect on the context and the meaning of popular Christian hymns and anthems that came from poetry. In this episode, sub-organist of Westminster Abbey Matthew Jorysz talks through how poetic lines about heaven and angels were turned into a double-choir anthem in Faire is the heaven . Listen to the full track, and the rest of the album recorded by the Choir of Westminster Abbey.
Sun, November 03, 2024
Hymns as Poetry: John Milton’s Blest Pair of Sirens
Hear staff from Westminster Abbey as they reflect on the context and the meaning of popular Christian hymns and anthems that came from poetry. In this episode, Stuart O’Hara, a bass lay vicar in the Abbey Choir examines John Milton’s Blest Pair of Sirens and how careful composition is used to turn his words into a glorification of God. Listen to the full track, and the rest of the album recorded by the Choir of Westminster Abbey.
Sat, October 26, 2024
Hymns as Poetry: William Blake’s Jerusalem
Hear staff from Westminster Abbey as they reflect on the context and the meaning of popular Christian hymns and anthems that came from poetry. In this episode, The Reverend Mark Birch talks about William Blake and the context in which he was writing to produce the well-known verses of Jerusalem . Listen to the full track, and the rest of the album recorded by the Choir of Westminster Abbey.
Sat, May 11, 2024
Sermon for Ascension Day 2024
In his Ascension Day sermon, Acting Minor Canon Ralph Godsall talks about the significance and importance of the day and the different truths it offers. Ascension Day occurs forty days after Easter Day and it marks Christ’s Ascension into heaven. It is a celebration of the power and authority of the lordship of the risen Christ and the commissioning of his disciples to continue his work. The Ascension is closely connected with the theme of mission and anticipates the birth of the worldwide Church.
Fri, April 26, 2024
Address by The Dean of Westminster | ANZAC Day 2024
The Dean speaks about those who died at Gallipoli and those who have died in conflict since whilst drawing upon ideas the Book of Revelation wants to offer us: We should be known not forgotten. We belong together not apart. The Dean also tells a personal story about his Grandfather, who was saved by his bible and a cigarette case during the First World War. ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey by allied forces on 25th April 1915. What followed was one of the bloodiest battles of the First World War. In Australia and New Zealand, ANZAC Day not only commemorates those first landings at Gallipoli, but also all Australians and New Zealanders who have given of themselves in the service of their countries and communities in the years since. Westminster Abbey has been closely associated with ANZAC Day commemorations from the very beginning. Services of Commemoration and Thanksgiving continue to be held regularly at the Abbey.
Sun, March 31, 2024
Lent and Easter reflections 2024: Easter Day
On Easter Day, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle reminds us that Thomas needed proof of Jesus’ Resurrection, before reflecting upon what it means to be a Christian. Sign up to the newsletter to get reflections directly to your inbox: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/contact-us/sign-up-to-our-new-newsletter
Sat, March 30, 2024
Lent and Easter reflections 2024: Holy Saturday
Beginning with the Gospel according to Matthew 27:57-66, The Reverend Dr James Hawkey talks about the day of stillness, the reality of Jesus’ death and the significance of it today. Sign up to the newsletter to get reflections directly to your inbox: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/contact-us/sign-up-to-our-new-newsletter
Fri, March 29, 2024
Lent and Easter reflections 2024: Good Friday
On Good Friday, The Reverend Mark Birch focuses on the distinction between the cross and the crucifix, and how we remember Jesus’ death as a perversion of justice. Sign up to the newsletter to get reflections directly to your inbox: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/contact-us/sign-up-to-our-new-newsletter
Thu, March 28, 2024
Lent and Easter reflections 2024: Maundy Thursday
The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle considers the Gospel according to John on Maundy Thursday, comparing the atmosphere in the city of Jerusalem to the words Jesus is sharing with his disciples. Sign up to the newsletter to get reflections directly to your inbox: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/contact-us/sign-up-to-our-new-newsletter
Sun, March 24, 2024
Lent and Easter reflections 2024: Palm Sunday
Beginning with a reading from the Gospel according to Mark, The Reverend Dr James Hawkey discusses the sentiment of Palm Sunday in relation to the story and legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Sign up to the newsletter to get reflections directly to your inbox: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/contact-us/sign-up-to-our-new-newsletter
Sun, March 17, 2024
Lent and Easter reflections 2024: Fifth Sunday of Lent
On the fifth Sunday of Lent, the pivot between Lent and Passiontide, The Reverend Mark Birch considers the significance of pivotal moments. The reflection begins with a reading of John 12:20-33. Sign up to the newsletter to get reflections directly to your inbox: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/contact-us/sign-up-to-our-new-newsletter
Sun, March 10, 2024
Lent and Easter reflections 2024: Fourth Sunday of Lent
Following a reading of John 3:14-21, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle reminds us of tales of snakes within the Bible and ponders the idea of temptation during Lent on the fourth Sunday of Lent. Sign up to the newsletter to get reflections directly to your inbox: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/contact-us/sign-up-to-our-new-newsletter
Sun, March 03, 2024
Lent and Easter reflections 2024: Third Sunday of Lent
Beginning with John 2:13-22, the reflection by The Reverend Dr James Hawkey on the third Sunday of Lent explores how people respond to sacred space as part of their worship. Sign up to the newsletter to get reflections directly to your inbox: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/contact-us/sign-up-to-our-new-newsletter
Sun, February 25, 2024
Lent and Easter reflections 2024: Second Sunday of Lent
On the second Sunday of Lent, The Reverend Mark Birch reflects on Peter’s denial of Jesus and how it is represented visually on the altar of the Lady Chapel with a crowing cockerel statue. Sign up to the newsletter to get reflections directly to your inbox: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/contact-us/sign-up-to-our-new-newsletter
Sun, February 18, 2024
Lent and Easter reflections 2024: First Sunday of Lent
On the first Sunday of Lent, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle considers the imagery of the shifting season and the role of nature within Lent, following a reading of Mark 1:9-15. Sign up to the newsletter to get reflections directly to your inbox: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/contact-us/sign-up-to-our-new-newsletter
Wed, February 14, 2024
Lent and Easter reflections 2024: Ash Wednesday
Beginning with Matthew 6:16-21, The Reverend Dr James Hawkey explores the significance of the cross of ash being marked on foreheads on Ash Wednesday. Sign up to the newsletter to get reflections directly to your inbox: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/contact-us/sign-up-to-our-new-newsletter
Trailer · Wed, February 07, 2024
Lent and Easter reflections 2024: Trailer
Join the Westminster Abbey community from wherever you are in the world with this upcoming series of reflections, including a Bible passage and a prayer from Abbey priests. Sign up to the newsletter to get reflections directly to your inbox: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/contact-us/sign-up-to-our-new-newsletter
Tue, January 23, 2024
Symposium: Dignity and Hostility
Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil and Tim Livesey, Chief Executive, Embrace the Middle East discuss discuss dignity and hostility Archbishop Bashar Warda is Archbishop of Erbil. Ordained a priest in 1993, he joined the Redemptorist order of Flanders in Belgium two years later. After receiving his MA at the Catholic University of Louvain in 1999 he returned to Iraq. In 2009 the Synod of Bishops of the Chaldean Catholic Church elected him for service as a bishop. Bishop Warda was consecrated in July 2010. Tim Livesey is Chief Executive of Embrace the Middle East, a medium-sized UK charity which works with 50 civil society and church affiliated partners helping to sustain Christian social witness in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Israel and Iraq, including the Chaldean diocese in Erbil.
Wed, January 03, 2024
Dialogue: Dignity and Imprisonment
Lord Hastings of Scarisbrick CBE discusses dignity and imprisonment with a guest speaker from the Prison and Probation Service.
Fri, July 21, 2023
Symposium: The End of the Elizabethan eras
This discussion focuses on exploring the clash of cultures in Tudor and Modern times
Wed, July 05, 2023
NHS 75th Anniversary: Address by Amanda Pritchard, Chief Executive of NHS England
Amanda Pritchard, Chief Executive of NHS England, discusses the NHS. 'We come together today not to celebrate an idea, but to celebrate all those who have breathed life into it, who have made it mean something real to tens of millions of people over three quarters of a century, and who continue to give us hope for the future.'
Wed, July 05, 2023
NHS 75th Anniversary: Sermon by the Dean of Westminster
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle talks about the history, significance and importance of the National Health Service.
Wed, January 11, 2023
Institute Symposium: Harnessing technology
A discussion regarding the potential use of technology to heal divisions in public life. Featuring Rory Cellan-Jones, former BBC technology correspondent; Chi Onwurah, Labour MP for Newcastle and Dr Michael Burdett, philosophical theologian and Assistant Professor, Nottingham University.
Tue, June 14, 2022
The Bishop of Kensington Tribute
Read from the Nave Pulpit
Tue, June 14, 2022
Imran Khan - Grenfell Memorial Tribute
Read from the Nave Pulpit
Tue, June 14, 2022
Jon Snow Grenfell Tribute
Read from the Nave pulpit
Fri, June 10, 2022
Desmond Tutu Choral Evensong - Address by The Reverend Nontombi Naomi Tutu
The Reverend Nontombi Naomi Tutu, daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, gives the Address at a Choral Evensong with Thanksgiving for the life and work of Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Thu, June 09, 2022
Benefact Group service - Testimonial by Jay Blades
Television presenter Jay Blades MBE gives a the testimonial at the Benefact Group Service of Thanksgiving. The service celebrated that over £100 million has been raised for good causes by the Benefact Group.
Tue, May 24, 2022
The Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture 2022: Securing a Europe of peace, freedom and justice
Lord Adonis gives the 36th annual Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture at Westminster Abbey. Money has long been associated with moral danger and the deliberate parting with it is generally seen as something to be honoured and encouraged. But globalisation of markets, environmental degradation and the rise of technology have created new geographies of ethical risk which national governments find it hard to tackle. Knowing how money talks and that much change is needed, how do we work out where it is now safe to stand?
Thu, May 12, 2022
Florence Nightingale Service 2022 - Address given by Lord Sentamu
The Rt Reverend and Rt Hon the Lord Sentamu of Lindisfarne and Masooli gave the Address during the service to commemorate the life of Florence Nightingale.
Mon, April 25, 2022
ANZAC Day Service 2022 - Dean's Address
The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, gives the Address during the the Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day 2022.
Tue, March 29, 2022
Service of Thanksgiving for The Duke of Edinburgh - Address by The Dean of Windsor
The Right Reverend David Conner, Dean of Windsor, talks about The Duke of Edinburgh in his Address.
Tue, March 29, 2022
Service of Thanksgiving for The Duke of Edinburgh - Tribute by Doyin Sonibare
Doyin Sonibare, a Gold Award holder from The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, gives a Tribute, talking about how the Duke of Edinburgh's Award has benefited her.
Fri, December 31, 2021
Audio: Serving as a Leader? lecture
Audio of the conversation with the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle and Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick as she draws on her long experience in the police force and now as its most senior leader to discuss the meaning of serving as a leader.
Thu, November 25, 2021
In conversation: Serving as a Leader? discussion
A conversation featuring Director of Westminister Abbey Institute, Claire Foster-Gilbert about the Serving as a Leader? talk.
Wed, November 17, 2021
The Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture: Money, Bias and the Geography of the Heart
Loretta Minghella gives the 35th annual Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture at Westminster Abbey. Money has long been associated with moral danger and the deliberate parting with it is generally seen as something to be honoured and encouraged. But globalisation of markets, environmental degradation and the rise of technology have created new geographies of ethical risk which national governments find it hard to tackle. Knowing how money talks and that much change is needed, how do we work out where it is now safe to stand?
Tue, October 19, 2021
Sung Eucharist for The Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey - Sermon
The Reverend Canon Carl F. Turner, Rector of Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, gave the sermon for the Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey
Tue, October 19, 2021
Sermon at Sung Eucharist for the Feast of The Translation of St Edward the Confessor 2021
The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, gave the sermon at Sung Eucharist for the Feast of The Translation of St Edward the Confessor on 13th October 2021.
Fri, October 01, 2021
Judges Service - Sermon
The Venerable Sheila Watson, Preacher of Lincoln's Inn, gave the sermon.
Thu, May 13, 2021
Abbeycast - Sermon at the Florence Nightingale Service 2021
Listen to the Sermon delivered by The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Sarah Mullally DBE, Bishop of London during the Florence Nightingale Service 2021. The Reverend pays thanks to nurses and healthcare workers on the front line during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Sermon was delivered on what would have been Florence Nightingale's 101st birthday.
Mon, April 26, 2021
Abbeycast - ANZAC Day service: Sermon by the Dean of Westminster
Listen to the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle's sermon given during the ANZAC Day service on Sunday 25th April 2021.
Mon, April 26, 2021
Abbeycast - Sung Requiem Eucharist in memoriam of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
This 32-minute service includes prayers, readings, music and a blessing, recorded in the Abbey’s magnificent Chapter House. President: The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor Address by the Reverend Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Reader: Unknown Mass for three voices - William Byrd Readings: Romans 8: 18–25 and Matthew 25: 31– end Motet: In manus tuas – John Sheppard Motet: Ave verum Corpus – Gerald Hendrie Cortège et Litanie, Op 19 no 2 – Marcel Dupré The choir is formed of Lay Vicars. This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Thu, March 25, 2021
Abbeycast - A podcast for the Feast of the Annunciation
This 32-minute service includes prayers, a reading, an address, music and a blessing, recorded this week in the Abbey’s magnificent Chapter House. Introduced by the Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor Address by the Reverend Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Reader: Sarah Clarke OBE, Lady Usher of the Black Rod Ave Maris Stella from Le tombeau de Titelouze – Marcel Dupré Introduction: The Reverend Mark Birch Reading: Luke 1: 26-38 Sarah Clarke Prière à Notre Dame from Suite Gothique – Léon Boëllmann Address: Canon Hawkey Anthem: Mater Christi sanctissima – John Taverner Prayers and Blessing: The Reverend Mark Birch Fuga sopra il Magnificat BWV 733 – JS Bach Music: The anthem is performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). Organ music, which was specially recorded earlier this week, is played by Charles Maxtone-Smith, Organ Scholar. This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Wed, February 17, 2021
Abbeycast - A podcast for Ash Wednesday
This 28-minute service includes prayers, a reading, an address, music and a blessing, recorded this week in the Florence Nightingale Chapel in Westminster Abbey. Introduced by the Reverend Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Address by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Reader: Janet Hoyle Miserere – William Byrd Introduction: Canon Hawkey Reading: Isaiah 58: 1-12 Janet Hoyle Erbarm’ dich mein, O herre Gott BWV 721 – JS Bach Address: The Dean Anthem: Kyrie eleison (from Missa Brevis) – William Walton Prayers and Blessing: Canon Hawkey Aus tiefer Not, schrei ich zu dir BWV 687 – JS Bach Music: The anthem is performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). Organ music, which was specially recorded earlier this week, is played by Matthew Jorysz, Assistant Organist. This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Tue, February 02, 2021
Abbeycast - A podcast for Candlemas
This 19 minute service includes prayers, a reading, an address, music and a blessing, recorded this week in the Abbey’s magnificent Lady Chapel. Introduced by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Address by the Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor Reader: Janet Hoyle Introduction: The Dean Reading: Luke 2: 22-40 Janet Hoyle Address: The Reverend Mark Birch Anthem: Nunc Dimittis, Stanford in A Prayers and Blessing: The Dean Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Wed, January 06, 2021
Abbeycast - A podcast for the Feast of the Epiphany of The Lord
A podcast from Westminster Abbey on the Feast of the Epiphany of The Lord. This 14 minute service includes a reading, an address and music, recorded this week at the crib. Introduced by the Reverend Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Reader: The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor Address by Canon Hawkey Introduction: Canon Hawkey Epiphany Gospel: Matthew 2: 1-12 The Reverend Mark Birch Address: Canon Hawkey Anthem: Jonathan Dove, The Three Kings Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Sun, November 29, 2020
Abbeycast - A podcast for Advent Sunday
This 19 minute service includes prayers, a reading, an address, music and a blessing, recorded this week at the two Jesse Trees, made by the sculptor Benno Elkan, and representing scenes from the Old and New Testaments. Introduced by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Address by the Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor Reader: Carol Hawkey Introduction: The Dean Reading: Mark 13: 24-37 Carol Hawkey Address: The Reverend Mark Birch Anthem: Francisco Guerrero Canite Tuba Prayers and Blessing: The Dean Hymn: Lo, He comes with clouds descending Music: Recorded earlier this week in the Abbey by the Choir of Westminster Abbey and conducted by James O’Donnell. This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Sun, November 22, 2020
Abbeycast - A podcast from Westminster Abbey for the Feast of Christ the King
A podcast from Westminster Abbey for the Feast of Christ the King. This 16 minute service includes an introit, prayers, a reading, an address, music and a blessing, recorded this week on the Abbey's magnificent Cosmati pavement in front of the High Altar. Introduced by the Reverend Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Address by the Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor Reader: David Fugurally, Department for Education, Fellow of Westminster Abbey Institute Introit: Sergei Rachmaninoff To thee, O Lord Introduction: Canon Hawkey Reading: Matthew 25: 31–46 David Fugurally Address: The Reverend Mark Birch Anthem: Benjamin Britten Hymn of St Columba Prayers and Blessing: Canon Hawkey Music: Recorded earlier this week in the Abbey by the Choir of Westminster Abbey and conducted by James O’Donnell. This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Sun, November 15, 2020
Abbeycast - A podcast for ‘The Parable of the Talents’
A podcast from Westminster Abbey on ‘The Parable of the Talents’. This 15 minute service includes prayers, a reading, an address, music and a blessing, recorded this week in the Abbey's magnificent Nave. Introduced by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Address by the Reverend Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Reader: The Reverend Tricia Hillas, Chaplain to the Speaker, Priest Vicar of Westminster Abbey Introduction: The Dean Reading: Matthew 25: 14–30 The Reverend Tricia Hillas Address: Canon Hawkey Anthem: John Ireland Ex ore innocentium Prayers and Blessing: The Dean Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Wed, November 11, 2020
Cerys Matthews reads from a letter
Cerys Matthews reads from a letter written by a widow after attending the burial of the Unknown Warrior at the Centenary of the Burial of the Unknown Warrior on Wednesday 11th November 2020.
Wed, November 11, 2020
Simon Armitage reads his poem, 'The Bed'
Simon Armitage CBE, Poet Laureate, reads his own composition, ‘The Bed’ at a special service marking the centenary of the burial of the Unknown Warrior, on Wednesday 11th November 2020.
Wed, November 11, 2020
Boris Johnson, Prime Minister's reading
The Right Honourable Boris Johnson MP, Prime Minister, reads an extract from the diary of a blind veteran who attended the burial of the Unknown Warrior.
Wed, November 11, 2020
HRH The Prince of Wales reading
The Prince of Wales read John 15: 12–17 at the Centenary of the Burial of the Unknown Warrior on Wednesday 11th November 2020.
Wed, November 11, 2020
Archbishop of Canterbury Sermon
The Sermon given by the Archbishop of Canterbury at the Centenary of the Burial of the Unknown Warrior on Wednesday 11th November 2020.
Sun, November 08, 2020
Abbeycast - A podcast for Remembrance Sunday
A podcast from Westminster Abbey on Remembrance Sunday. This 17-minute service includes prayers, a reading, an address, music and a blessing, recorded this week at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior. Led by the Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Address by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Reader: Canon Hawkey Introduction: Canon Hawkey Reading: John 15: 9-13 Canon Hawkey Address: The Dean Anthem: Herbert Howells Take him, earth, for cherishing Prayers and Blessing: Canon Hawkey Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Wed, November 04, 2020
Abbeycast - ‘A podcast for All Souls’ Day’
A podcast from Westminster Abbey on the feast of All Souls’ Day. This twenty six minute service includes prayers, a reading, a sermon, music and a blessing, recorded this week and includes extracts from a Sung Eucharist held in the Abbey to mark All Souls' Day on Monday. Introduced by the Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor Reader: Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex Sermon by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Introduction: The Reverend Mark Birch Reading: Romans 5: 5-1 The Countess of Wessex Sermon: The Dean Music: The Introit and Kyrie from the Durufle Requiem Prayers: The Revd Dr Sarah Archer, Ambassador for Loss and HOPE - equipping the Church to help the bereaved. Their main resource is The Bereavement Journey . Blessing: The Reverend Mark Birch Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Tue, October 13, 2020
Abbeycast - ‘St Edward – King and Confessor’: A podcast for the Feast of the Translation of St Edward
A podcast from Westminster Abbey on the Feast of the Translation of St Edward. This 16 minute service includes prayers, a reading, an address, music and a blessing, recorded this week in the Abbey's magnificent shrine of St Edward the Confessor. Introduced by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Address by the Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Reader: Simrin Rahman, a student at Harris Westminster Sixth Form Introduction: The Dean Reading: Matthew 20: 20-28 Simrin Rahman Address: Canon Hawkey Anthem: Bruckner Os iusti meditabitur Prayers and Blessing: The Dean Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Tue, September 29, 2020
Abbeycast - 'Angels ascending and descending’: A podcast for St Michael and All Angels
A podcast from Westminster Abbey on the feast of St Michael and All Angels. This 16 minute service includes prayers, a reading, an address, music and a blessing, recorded this week in the Abbey's magnificent 16th-century Lady Chapel. Introduced by the Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor Address by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Reader: Bryony Strickland Introduction: The Reverend Mark Birch Reading: John 1: 47–end: Bryony Strickland Address: The Dean Anthem: Tippett Plebs angelica Prayers and Blessing: The Reverend Mark Birch Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Sat, August 15, 2020
Abbeycast: Holy is his name - A podcast to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, and the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary
A podcast to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, and the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On VJ Day the Abbey joined national celebrations by holding services on 15th and 16th August 1945 which were attended by great numbers of people. A service of prayers, reading, address, music and blessing recorded this week in the Chapel of the Holy Name. Introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Address by the Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Reader: The Right Reverend Augustine Naoaki Kobayashi, Bishop of Kobe, Anglican Church in Japan. Introduction: The Dean Reading: Luke 1: 46-55 (Bishop Kobayashi) Address: Canon Hawkey Anthem: Gerald Finzi Magnificat Prayers: Captain Kathryn Leworthy Blessing: The Dean Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records).
Mon, July 13, 2020
A contemplation of Hope
A lecture given by Jenny McCarthy, a journalist and author who grew up in Northern Ireland and now lives in London. Part of Hope, Westminster Abbey Institute’s 2020 spring programme.
Tue, July 07, 2020
What is Hope?
A lecture given by James Hawkey, Canon Theologian of Westminster Abbey. Dr Hawkey is a fellow of Clare College, Cambridge, and a visiting lecturer at King’s College London. Part of Hope, Westminster Abbey Institute’s 2020 spring programme.
Sun, July 05, 2020
Abbeycast: Come unto me - A podcast for the fourth Sunday after Trinity
A podcast on the fourth Sunday after Trinity marking the re-opening of the Abbey for public worship - the final episode in our series of Sunday worship podcasts produced during lockdown. Worship podcasts will be produced for feast days and major anniversaries from now on. Please subscribe to be notified of releases. A service of prayers, reading, address, music and blessing recorded this week in the nave of the Abbey. Introduced by the Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor Address by the Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Reader: Dr Mariama Ifode-Blease, Queen’s Almsman Introduction: Canon Hawkey Reading: Matthew 11: 16–19, 25–30 Dr Mariama Ifode-Blease Address: Canon Hawkey Anthem: Edward Elgar O Hearken thou Prayers and Blessing: The Reverend Mark Birch Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Mon, June 29, 2020
Abbeycast: Tu es Petrus - A podcast for St Peter’s Day
Saint Peter is the Abbey’s patron saint, and on St Peter’s Day the Collegiate Body and wider Abbey community would usually be celebrating with a Festal Eucharist. This year we mark St Peter’s Day with a special podcast which includes a reading by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. This episode reflects on the Abbey’s dedication to St Peter, and on the inspiration St Peter offers us in the life of faith. A 15-minute service of prayers, reading, address, music and blessing recorded this week in the Sacrarium in front of the statue of St Peter by the High Altar. Introduced by The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Address by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Reader: Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Introduction: Canon Hawkey Reading: Matthew 16: 13–19 HRH The Princess Royal Address: The Dean Anthem: Palestrina Tu es Petrus Prayers and Blessing: Canon Hawkey Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Sun, June 28, 2020
Abbeycast: The Rewards of Hospitality - A podcast for Third Sunday after Trinity
The Rule of St Benedict tells us to offer hospitality as if we were entertaining Christ. Recorded in the monastic ‘Cellarium’, which is now a café, this podcast considers themes of welcome and hospitality, as lockdown begins to ease, and places of hospitality begin to re-open. But what do we gain by being hospitable to one another? Perhaps, quite literally, everything. A 20-minute service of prayers, reading, address, music and blessing recorded this week. Introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Address by The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor Reader: Major General Christopher Ghika, General Officer Commanding London District and Major General Commanding the Household Division Introduction: The Dean Reading: Matthew 10: 40-42 Major General Christopher Ghika Address: The Reverend Mark Birch Anthem: Sir William Harris Strengthen ye thy weak hands Prayers and Blessing: The Dean Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Sun, June 21, 2020
Abbeycast: A Narnia Tale - A podcast for Second Sunday after Trinity
CS Lewis’s writings have offered inspiring commentary on the Christian faith to people from across the world over many years. This week’s podcast draws inspiration from some of Lewis’s writings and reflections. A 17-minute service of prayers, reading, address, music and blessing recorded this week in Poets’ Corner by the memorial to CS Lewis, Anglican scholar and spiritual writer, which was dedicated in 2013 on the 50th anniversary of his death. Introduced by The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Address by The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Reader: Dr Linda Yueh, Executive Chair, Royal Commonwealth Society Introduction: Canon Hawkey Reading: Matthew 10: 24–39 - Dr Linda Yueh Address: The Dean Anthem: John Tavener The peace that surpasseth understanding Prayers and Blessing: Canon Hawkey Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Sun, June 14, 2020
Abbeycast: The Harvest is rich - A podcast for First Sunday after Trinity
In the gospels, Jesus gathers the disciples around him, and then sends them out to share his mission in the world. His mission is our mission, yet we do not possess it. Rather it can become the narrative which gives shape to our lives. A 22-minute service of prayers, reading, address, music and blessing recorded this week at the North Door, which was originally the grand entrance of the Abbey. Introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Address by The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Reader: The Right Worshipful The Lord Mayor of Westminster and Deputy High Steward of Westminster Abbey, Councillor Jonathan Glanz Introduction: The Dean Reading: Matthew 9: 35–10: 8 The Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Jonathan Glanz Address: Canon Hawkey Anthem: William Walton The Twelve Prayers and Blessing: The Dean Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Sun, June 07, 2020
Abbeycast: Relating without rivalry – a podcast for Trinity Sunday
The Holy Trinity can sometimes sound a bit like a mathematical problem (‘Three in One, and One in Three’), but this podcast explores whether it is, in fact, a key to understanding not just God, but ourselves, and the kind of relationships for which we are made. A 19-minute service of prayers, reading, address, music and blessing recorded this week in the 13th century Chapter House in the East Cloister – originally a meeting place where the monks gathered with the abbot to pray and discuss the day’s business. Introduced by The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Address by The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor Reader: Dame Cressida Dick, The Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service Introduction: Canon Hawkey Reading: Matthew 28: 16–20 Dame Cressida Dick Address: The Reverend Mark Birch Anthem: John Sheppard Libera nos, salva nos Prayers/Blessing: Canon Hawkey Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing. Dame Cressida Dick's reading was recorded in May.
Sun, May 31, 2020
Abbeycast: Come Holy Spirit – a podcast for Pentecost
A special ecumenical episode bringing Christian leaders together to celebrate Pentecost. A 15-minute service of prayers, reading, address, music and blessing recorded this week on the Cosmati pavement – a 750-year old pavement in front of the High Altar where coronations have taken place for hundreds of years. Introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Address by The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Reader: Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain Prayers: Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster The Reverend Michaela Youngson, Chair of the London District of the Methodist Church Introduction: The Dean Reading: John 20: 19-23 Archbishop Nikitas Address: Canon Hawkey Prayer: Cardinal Nichols Anthem: Thomas Tomkins O sing unto the Lord a new song Prayer: The Reverend Michaela Youngson Blessing: The Dean Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Sun, May 24, 2020
Abbeycast: O Clap Your Hands – a podcast for Anglican Communion Sunday
A podcast from Westminster Abbey on Anglican Communion Sunday for worshippers everywhere. A 17 minute service of prayers, reading, sermon, music and blessing recorded this week in the north transept where pilgrims and visitors have entered Westminster Abbey for hundreds of years. Introduced by the Reverend Canon Anthony Ball, Canon Steward Address by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Reader: The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, The Most Reverend Dr Josiah Idowu-Fearon. Introduction: Canon Ball Reading: John 17: 1–11 (Archbishop Idowu-Fearon) Address: The Dean Anthem: Ralph Vaughan Williams O Clap your hands Prayers and blessing: Canon Ball Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Thu, May 21, 2020
Abbeycast: Ascension Day
A podcast from Westminster Abbey on Ascension Day for worshippers everywhere. A service recorded this week in the glorious Lady Chapel, Westminster Abbey. Introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Address by the Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Reader: HRH The Countess of Wessex Introduction: The Dean Reading: Luke 24: 44–53 (The Countess of Wessex) Address: Canon Hawkey Anthem: Charles Villiers Stanford, ‘Caelos Ascendit Hodie’, from 3 Motets, Op. 38 Prayers and blessing: The Dean Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Sun, May 17, 2020
Abbeycast: God’s abiding love - a podcast on the Sixth Sunday of Easter
A podcast from Westminster Abbey on the Sixth Sunday of Easter for worshippers everywhere. A twenty-minute service recorded this week in the intimate setting of St Faith’s Chapel, Westminster Abbey, focusing on the Easter gift of God’s abiding love. Introduced by the Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Address by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Reader: The Bishop of London, the Right Reverend and Right Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE Introduction: Canon Hawkey Reading: John 14: 15–21 (Bishop Sarah) Address: The Dean Anthem: Edward Elgar, ‘The Spirit of the Lord’, from The Apostles Op. 49 Prayers and blessing: Canon Hawkey Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Sun, May 10, 2020
Abbeycast: 5th Sunday of Easter
A podcast from Westminster Abbey for the fifth Sunday of Easter. Introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Recorded in the Florence Nightingale Chapel Reader: Victor Funtanares, NHS paediatric nurse and Abbey Oblate Introduction: The Dean Gospel Reading (John 14: 1-14): Victor Funtanares Address: The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor Anthem: Stanford Beati quorum via Prayers and Blessing: The Dean Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Fri, May 08, 2020
Abbeycast: 75th anniversary of VE Day
A podcast from Westminster Abbey for the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle. Recorded at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior. Readers: General Sir Nicholas Carter GCB, CBE, DSO, Chief of the Defence Staff The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Barbara Weatherill, VE Day veteran Introduction: The Dean Reading: Psalm 46 (General Sir Nicholas Carter) Gospel Reading: John 15:9-17 (Canon Hawkey) Address: The Dean Reflection: Barbara Weatherill Anthem: Vaughan Williams Lord, thou hast been our refuge Prayers: The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor Blessing: The Dean Hymn: Herbert Howells All my hope on God is founded Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Sun, May 03, 2020
Abbeycast: Fourth Sunday of Easter
A podcast from Westminster Abbey on the Fourth Sunday of Easter Introduced by the Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Recorded at the Cloister Entrance, the gate leading to the Abbey’s cloisters Address by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Reader: Alan Titchmarsh Introduction: Canon Hawkey Reading: John 10: 1-10 (Alan Titchmarsh) Address: The Dean Anthem: Henry Purcell, O God Thou Art My God Prayers and blessing: Canon Hawkey Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Sun, April 26, 2020
Abbeycast: An Easter Podcast on ANZAC weekend
A podcast from Westminster Abbey on the Third Sunday of Easter following Anzac Day. Introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle. Recorded before the British Fighting Forces Memorial in Samaria within the Deanery of Westminster Abbey. Address by the Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian. Readers: The Right Hon Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand His Excellency the Honourable George Brandis QC, Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Introduction: The Dean Reading: ‘Gallipoli Peninsula’ Alistair Te Ariki Campbell (Jacinda Arden) Gospel Reading: Luke 24: 13-35 (George Brandis) Address: Canon Hawkey Anthem: Hubert Parry My soul, there is a country Prayers and blessing: The Dean Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
Fri, April 24, 2020
Reflection on ANZAC Day
An ANZAC Reflection by an Australian in London. Abbey chaplain, The Reverend Jenny Petersen, who is currently in lockdown at the Abbey, explains how it feels to be an Australian in London for ANZAC. She reveals the special way she plans to mark the day when she would usually be attending the Abbey’s ANZAC Day service, and how she thinks ANZAC values can help at this time. Jenny has lived in the UK for 34 years. She was born in Brunswick, Melbourne. #LightUpTheDawn
Sun, April 19, 2020
Abbeycast: Low Sunday
A podcast from Westminster Abbey on Low Sunday introduced by The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian. Address: The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Reader: Dr Claire Foster-Gilbert, Director, Westminster Abbey Institute Recorded in Infirmary Hall, a 14th century space which was once part of the monastic infirmary. Introduction – Canon Hawkey Reading – John 20: 19-31 (Dr Claire Foster-Gilbert) Address – The Dean Anthem – William Walton Jubilate Deo Prayers, The Lord’s Prayer and Blessing – Canon Hawkey Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records).
Sun, April 12, 2020
Abbeycast: Easter Day
A podcast from Westminster Abbey on Easter Day introduced by The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, with a reading by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. Address: The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Reader: His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales Recorded in St Catherine’s Chapel Garden, Little Cloister – a small garden within the ruins of the 12th century St Catherine's chapel. Introduction – The Dean Reading – John 20: 1-18 (HRH The Prince of Wales) Address – Canon Hawkey Anthem – William Byrd Christ rising again from the dead Prayers, The Lord’s Prayer and Blessing – The Dean Hymn – Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded by members of the Westminster Abbey community who are currently in self-isolation in the Abbey precincts. Social distancing was observed.
Sat, April 11, 2020
Abbeycast: Holy Saturday
A podcast from Westminster Abbey on Holy Saturday introduced by The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian. Address: The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Reader: Carol Hawkey Recorded in College Garden, a garden which has been in cultivation for over 900 years. Introduction – Canon Hawkey Reading –John 19: 38-42 Address – The Dean Anthem – William Byrd Civitas sancti tui Prayers, The Lord’s Prayer and Concluding Prayer – Canon Hawkey Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded by members of the Westminster Abbey community who are currently in self-isolation in the Abbey precincts. Social distancing was observed.
Fri, April 10, 2020
Abbeycast: Good Friday
A podcast from Westminster Abbey for Good Friday introduced by The Reverend Canon Anthony Ball, Canon Steward. Address: The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Reader: The Reverend Canon Jane Sinclair, Canon of Westminster and Rector of St Margaret's Church Recorded in College Garden within the walls of the Abbey, at the crucifix by the Italian sculptor, Enzo Plazzotta. Introduction – Canon Ball Reading – Matthew 27: 32-50 Address – The Dean Anthem – John Blow Salvator Mundi Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer – Canon Ball Orlando Gibbons Drop, drop slow tears Concluding prayer – Canon Ball Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded by members of the Westminster Abbey community who are currently in self-isolation in the Abbey precincts. Social distancing was observed.
Thu, April 09, 2020
Abbeycast: Maundy Thursday
A podcast from Westminster Abbey on Maundy Thursday introduced by The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian. Address: The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Sacrist Reader: Carol Hawkey Recorded in the East Cloister where the Abbot would perform a Maundy rite before the Reformation. Introduction – Canon Hawkey Reading – John 13: 3-14 Address – The Reverend Mark Birch Anthem – Christopher Tye Give almes of thy goods Prayers, The Lord’s Prayer and Blessing – Canon Hawkey Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded by members of the Westminster Abbey community who are currently in self-isolation in the Abbey precincts. Social distancing was observed.
Sun, April 05, 2020
Abbeycast: Palm Sunday
A podcast from Westminster Abbey on Palm Sunday introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle. Recorded in front of the Abbey’s Great West Door, above which stand statues commemorating ten modern martyrs – Christians who gave up their lives during the twentieth century. Address: The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Reader: The Reverend Jenny Petersen, Minor Canon and Chaplain Introduction – The Dean Reading – Luke 19: 28-40 Address – Canon Hawkey Anthem – Philip Moore Prayers in time of distress (from Three Prayers of Dietrich Bonhoeffer ) Prayers, The Lord’s Prayer and Blessing – The Dean Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded by members of the Westminster Abbey community who are currently in self-isolation in the Abbey precincts. Social distancing was observed.
Sun, March 29, 2020
Abbeycast: Passion Sunday
A podcast from Westminster Abbey on Passion Sunday introduced by The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Sacrist. Recorded in the Cloisters of Westminster Abbey. Address: The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Reader: Megan Huntly Introduction – The Reverend Mark Birch Reading – John 11: 17-44 (Megan Huntly) Address – The Dean Anthem – Henry Purcell Hear my Prayer Prayers, Lord’s Prayer and Blessing – The Reverend Mark Birch Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded by members of the Westminster Abbey community who are currently in self-isolation in the Abbey precincts. Social distancing was observed, and the podcast was compiled remotely by Abbey staff.
Wed, March 25, 2020
Abbeycast: The Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary
A podcast from Westminster Abbey on The Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary, 2020, introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle. Recorded at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pew, Westminster Abbey Introduced by The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Address from The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Reader: Carol Hawkey Introduction – The Dean Reading – Luke 1: 26-38 (Carol Hawkey) Address – Canon Hawkey Anthem – Orlando Gibbons See, see the Word is Incarnate Prayers, Lord’s Prayer and Blessing – The Dean Music: ‘See, see, the Word is incarnate’ composed by Orlando Gibbons, text by Bishop Godfrey Goodman, performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded by members of the Westminster Abbey community who are currently in self-isolation in the Abbey precincts. All personnel practiced social distancing during the making of this podcast.
Mon, March 16, 2020
Charles Gore Memorial Lecture 2020: A Theology of Hope for the 21st Century
The Charles Gore Memorial Lecture 2020 given by Professor Jürgen Moltmann, Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology, University of Tübingen. Chair: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey, Canon of Westminster. Part of Westminster Abbey Institute's 'Hope' season. A transcript of this talk can be found at: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/charles-gore-memorial-lectures/charles-gore-lecture-2020
Wed, March 04, 2020
Hope in Society
Lecture given by Dame Barbara Stocking, President of Murray Edwards College, Cambridge, at Westminster Abbey on 25th February 2020. Introduced by Baroness D’Souza. Part of Westminster Abbey Institute's 'Hope' season.
Mon, February 03, 2020
History Masterclass - Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots
Renowned historian Dr John Guy’s lecture on Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots. He discusses these two anointed queens who never met in life yet they lie buried at Westminster Abbey just a few metres from one another in the stunning Lady Chapel, built by Henry Tudor. This lecture was recorded at Westminster Abbey’s annual History Masterclass event on 22nd January 2020.
Tue, January 07, 2020
Sermon given at Sung Eucharist on the Epiphany of Our Lord
Sermon given at Sung Eucharist on the Epiphany of Our Lord by The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster
Mon, January 06, 2020
Sermon given on Christmas Day 2019
Sermon given on Christmas Day 2019 by The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster
Mon, January 06, 2020
Sermon given at Midnight Mass, Christmas 2019
Sermon given at Midnight Mass, Christmas 2019, by The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster
Wed, December 18, 2019
Sermon given by the Archbishop of Canterbury
Sermon given by The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, at the Metropolitan Police Carol Service, 17th December 2019
Wed, December 11, 2019
Address given at the Sir Donald Gosling service
Address given by The Reverend Canon Roger Royle at A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of Vice Admiral Sir Donald Gosling KCVO RNR
Mon, December 09, 2019
Symposium: Art as Public Service
Speakers: Ben Quash, John Gilhooly and Marina Warner Chair: Paul Baumann – Receiver General, Westminster Abbey Ben Quash is Professor of Christianity and the Arts at King's College, London where he runs the MA in Christianity and the Arts in association with the National Gallery, London. John Gilhooly has been Artistic and Executive Director of Wigmore Hall, London since 2005 and Chairman of the Royal Philharmonic Society since 2010. Marina Warner is a writer of fiction, criticism and history; her works include novels, short stories and studies of art, myths, symbols and fairy tales. Part of Art, Imagination and Public Service, Westminster Abbey Institute's 2019 autumn programme.
Thu, November 21, 2019
The Bishop of London's Address at the St Cecilia service, 2019
Address given the Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullaly DBE, Bishop of London, at a service to Mark the Festival of St Cecilia, 2019
Thu, November 21, 2019
Ruling from the Heart: the poet and the cabinet minister
Speaker: Micheal O’Siadhail Chair and interlocutor: Lord Blunkett Micheal O’Siadhail is a poet who has published sixteen collections of poetry, the latest The Five Quintets . He has been a lecturer at Trinity College Dublin and a professor at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. Lord Blunkett was MP for Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough for 28 years until 2015, and served as Education and Employment Secretary, Home Secretary and Work and Pensions Secretary in Tony Blair's Cabinet. He was awarded a peerage in 2015. Part of Art, Imagination and Public Service, Westminster Abbey Institute’s 2019 autumn programme.
Mon, November 18, 2019
Sermon given by David Hoyle at his installation as Dean of Westminster
Sermon given at Evensong with the Installation of Dr David Michael Hoyle as Dean of the Collegiate Church of St Peter in Westminster, Westminster Abbey, 16th November 2019. A transcript is available at: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-sermons/dean-installation
Wed, November 13, 2019
Bureaucracy should be beautiful: the musician and the permanent secretary
Speaker: James O'Donnell Chair and interlocutor: Clare Moriarty James O’Donnell is Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey. Internationally recognised as a conductor and organ recitalist, he has performed all over the world and appeared in the BBC Proms and at many other festivals. As soloist and director James has worked with many of Britain's leading ensembles. He is Music Director of St James' Baroque and appears regularly with the BBC Singers. He is Visiting Professor of Organ and of Choral Conducting at the Royal Academy of Music and was President of the Royal College of Organists from 2011–2013. Clare Moriarty is Permanent Secretary for the Department for Exiting the European Union. Previous roles include Permanent Secretary for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Director General, Rail Executive in the Department for Transport; and Constitutional Director, Ministry of Justice. Part of Art, Imagination and Public Service, Westminster Abbey Institute's 2019 autumn programme.
Wed, November 06, 2019
Envisioning Justice: the painter and the judge
Speaker: Hughie O'Donoghue Chair and interlocutor: Baroness Hale Hughie O'Donoghue is a British painter and Royal Academician whose works explore themes of universal human experience. His paintings, often on an epic scale, meditate on ideas of truth and the relationship between memory and identity. Baroness Hale is President of the Supreme Court. In 2009 she became the first woman Justice of the Supreme Court after a varied career as an academic lawyer, law reformer and judge. Part of Art, Imagination and Public Service, Westminster Abbey Institute's 2019 autumn programme.
Tue, November 05, 2019
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on All Saints' Day 2019
Given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster
Tue, October 22, 2019
Sermon given at the London Mayors Evensong 2019
Sermon given at the London Mayors Evensong by The Right Reverend Peter Hill, Bishop of Barking
Tue, October 22, 2019
Sermon given at the Dedication Festival Sung Eucharist
Sermon given at the Dedication Festival Sung Eucharist by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster
Tue, October 22, 2019
The Archbishop of Canterbury's sermon at Edwardtide Festival Sung Eucharist
Sermon given at Edwardtide Festival Sung Eucharist by His Grace The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby
Tue, October 22, 2019
One People Oration 2019: Faith at the Heart of Nations? Reflections on the future of church and state
One People Oration 2019 - Faith at the Heart of Nations? Reflections on the future of church and state, given by The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr John Hall. Read a transcript of this lecture on Westminster Abbey's website.
Tue, October 15, 2019
Celebrating the re-building of Westminster Abbey 1269 in the presence of HM The Queen
Sermon: Celebrating the re-building of Westminster Abbey 1269 in the presence of HM The Queen, given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster
Mon, October 14, 2019
Sermon given at the Evensong on The Translation of St Edward the Confessor, 2019
Sermon given at the Evensong on The Translation of St Edward the Confessor, 2019, by The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence
Mon, October 14, 2019
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on The Translation of St Edward the Confessor
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on The Translation of St Edward the Confessor by The Reverend Professor Sarah Foot Canon, Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, and Regius Professor of Ecclesiastical History, Oxford University
Tue, October 01, 2019
Sermon given by the Bishop of London at the Judges Services 2019
Sermon given by the Bishop of London at the Judges Services 2019
Mon, September 16, 2019
Address given at A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday 2019
Address given by Venerable (Air Vice-Marshal) John Ellis, Chaplain-in-Chief of the Royal Air Force, at A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday 2019
Tue, September 10, 2019
Address given by Sir John Major at the Paddy Ashdown Service
Address given by Sir John Major at A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of the Right Honourable The Lord Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon GCMG, CH, KBE #paddyashdown #liberaldemocrats #libdems #westminsterabbey
Mon, July 01, 2019
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist of St Peter
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist of St Peter, Westminster Abbey, 28th June 2019
Fri, June 21, 2019
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Corpus Christi
Sermon given by The Reverend Mark Birch at the Sung Eucharist on Corpus Christi at Westminster Abbey, 21st June 2019
Fri, June 21, 2019
Address given by Lord O'Donnell at the Lord Heywood service
Address given by The Right Honourable The Lord O’Donnell GCB at A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of Jeremy, Lord Heywood of Whitehall GCB CVO
Mon, June 10, 2019
Sermon given on the Day of Pentecost, 2019
Sermon given on the Day of Pentecost by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster
Fri, May 31, 2019
Sermon at Ascension Day 2019
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, on Ascension Day 2019 at Westminster Abbey
Thu, May 23, 2019
Address given at a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Westminster Hospital
Address given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, at a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Westminster Hospital
Fri, May 17, 2019
Address given by Sally Mullally, Bishop of London at A Service of Thanksgiving to mark the centenary of police women in the Metropolitan Police Service
The address given by The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sally Mullally, Bishop of London, at A Service of Thanksgiving to mark the centenary of police women in the Metropolitan Police Service held at Westminster Abbey on Friday 17th May 2019 #100YearsStrong #MetropolitanPolice #BishopOfLondon #WestminsterAbbey
Wed, May 15, 2019
Address given at a Service to commemorate the life of Florence Nightingale and to mark the centenary of the funeral of Edith Cavell
Address given by The Very Reverend Dr Jane Hedges, Dean of Norwich, at A Service to commemorate the life of Florence Nightingale and to mark the centenary of the funeral of Edith Cavell #florencenightingale #edithcavell #janehedges #westminsterabbey
Fri, May 10, 2019
34th Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture - The Most Spiritual of the Arts: Music, Modernity, and the Search for the Sacred
34th Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture - The Most Spiritual of the Arts: Music, Modernity, and the Search for the Sacred given by Sir James MacMillan, composer, conductor and artistic director, on Thursday 9th May 2019 at Westminster Abbey. A transcript is available on Westminster Abbey's website. #westminsterabbey #sirjamesmacmillan #music #christianity
Tue, May 07, 2019
Sermon given by The Most Reverend Rino Fisichella at Festival of Our Lady of Walsingham
Sermon given by The Most Reverend Rino Fisichella, President of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelisation at Festival of Our Lady of Walsingham Solemn Evensong, Westminster Abbey, Saturday 4th May 2019 #OLW #westminsterabbey #rinofisichella
Tue, May 07, 2019
Lecture given by Eamon Duffy FBA at Festival of Our Lady of Walsingham
Lecture given by Eamon Duffy FBA, Emeritus Professor of the History of Christianity at the University of Cambridge, at Festival Our Lady Walsingham, Westmister Abbey, Saturday 4th May 2019 #OLW #westminsterabbey #eamonduffy
Tue, May 07, 2019
Sermon given at Festival of Our Lady of Walsingham Solemn Eucharist
Sermon given by The Right Reverend Philip North, Bishop of Burnley and Master of The Guardians of the Holy House, at Festival of Our Lady of Walsingham Solemn Eucharist held at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 4th May 2019 at 11:00am #OLW #westminsterabbey
Fri, May 03, 2019
Address given by the Dean of Westminster at a service to recognise fifty years of Continuous At Sea Deterrent
Address given by the Dean of Westminster at a service to recognise fifty years of Continuous At Sea Deterrent at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Friday 3rd May 2019. #westminsterabbey #continuousatseadeterrent
Fri, May 03, 2019
Leading Engineering Technician Edward Owen gives a Testimony
Leading Engineering Technician Edward Owen gives a Testimony at a service to recognise fifty years of Continuous At Sea Deterrent at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Friday 3rd May 2019. #westminsterabbey #continuousatseadeterrent
Fri, May 03, 2019
Rear Admiral Tim Hodgson MBE gives a Testimony
Rear Admiral Tim Hodgson MBE, Director Submarine Capability, Ministry of Defence, gives a Testimony at a service to recognise fifty years of Continuous At Sea Deterrent at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Friday 3rd May 2019. #westminsterabbey #continuousatseadeterrent
Fri, May 03, 2019
Isobel Fraser gives a Testimony
Isobel Fraser, wife of Chief Petty Officer Stewart Fraser, gives a Testimony at a service to recognise fifty years of Continuous At Sea Deterrent at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Friday 3rd May 2019. #westminsterabbey #continuousatseadeterrent
Thu, April 25, 2019
Address given on ANZAC Day by The Dean of Westminster
Address given at the ANZAC Day Service by The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, at Westminster Abbey, 25th April 2019 #ANZACDay #WestminsterAbbey
Tue, April 23, 2019
Sermon at Evensong on Easter Day 2019
Sermon given at Evensong on Easter Day by The Venerable David Stanton, Canon in Residence, on 21st April 2019 #easter #easterday #eastersunday #sermon #westminsterabbey
Tue, April 23, 2019
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on Easter Day 2019
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Easter Day by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, 21st April 2019 #eastersunday #easterday #easter #sermon #westminsterabbey
Thu, April 04, 2019
Meanings of justice in law, philosophy and politics
A panel discussion between Lord Judge, Professor Esther Reed and the Rt Hon Sir Malcolm Rifkind chaired by Paul Baumann, Receiver General, Westminster Abbey. Part of Westminster Abbey Institute's Justice season #westminsterabbeyinstitute #westminsterabbey #justice #malcolmrifkind
Wed, March 27, 2019
The Charles Gore Lecture: Justice, Mercy and Remembrance
The Reverend Professor Michael Banner, Dean of Trinity College, Cambridge, gives this year’s Charles Gore Lecture Chair: The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster Part of Westminster Abbey Institute's Justice season #westminsterabbeyinstitute #westminsterabbey #justice
Thu, March 21, 2019
Westminster Lecture: Is a just society possible?
The Reverend Jane Sinclair, Canon of Westminster, Rector of St Margaret's Church and Chair of Westminster Abbey Institute, in conversation with Mark Ormerod, Chief Executive, Supreme Court. This event was part of Westminster Abbey Institute's 2019 spring programme 'Justice'. #westminsterabbeyinstitute #justice #westminsterabbey
Wed, March 13, 2019
Westminster Lecture: Can institutions be just?
Dr Claire Foster-Gilbert in conversation with Baroness Butler-Sloss. Part of the Westminster Abbey Institute's Justice season, Spring 2019. #justice #westminsterabbeyinstitute
Thu, March 07, 2019
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on Ash Wednesday 2019
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Ash Wednesday 2019 at Westminster Abbey by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster. #ashwednesday #westminsterabbey
Thu, March 07, 2019
Westminster Lecture: Fair enough? Justice in the 21st Century
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey in conversation with the Rt Hon Jack Straw. Part of the Westminster Abbey Institute's Justice season, Spring 2019. #justice #westminsterabbeyinstitute
Fri, February 15, 2019
History Masterclass - Henry III and Westminster Abbey
Medieval historian Professor David Carpenter (King’s College London) gives a lecture and takes questions from students on Henry III to mark 750 years since the consecration of Westminster Abbey. Recorded: 13th February 2019 #westminsterabbey #kinghenryIII #henryIII #davidcarpenter
Mon, February 04, 2019
Sermon given at Candlemas, 2019
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, 1st February 2019, by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall. #candlemas #westminsterabbey
Thu, January 31, 2019
Address given by Lord Luce at the Lord Carrington thanksgiving service
Address given by The Right Honourable the Lord Luce at A Service of thanksgiving for The Right Honourable the Lord Carrington
Thu, January 31, 2019
Tribute to his father given by Lord Carrington
Tribute given by The Lord Carrington at A Service of thanksgiving for The Right Honourable the Lord Carrington #lordcarrington #westminsterabbey
Mon, January 28, 2019
30th Annual Day of Prayer - Waiting on God: Part 3 - Silence with the beloved
Fr Timothy Radcliffe OP, a Dominican friar and Roman Catholic priest, explores how prayer in its different forms shapes us in faith, hope and love. Part 3 - Silence with the beloved.
Mon, January 28, 2019
30th Annual Day of Prayer - Waiting on God: Part 2 - Hopeful prayer
Fr Timothy Radcliffe OP, a Dominican friar and Roman Catholic priest, explores how prayer in its different forms shapes us in faith, hope and love. Part 2 - Hopeful prayer.
Mon, January 28, 2019
30th Annual Day of Prayer - Waiting on God: Part 1 - Faith in worship
Fr Timothy Radcliffe OP, a Dominican friar and Roman Catholic priest, explores how prayer in its different forms shapes us in faith, hope and love. Part 1 - Faith in worship.
Mon, January 21, 2019
Sermon given at Evensong with the Installation of The Reverend Dr James Hawkey as Canon of Westminster
Sermon given by The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, at Evensong with the Installation of The Reverend Dr James Hawkey as Canon of Westminster #jameshawkey #westminsterabbey
Mon, January 21, 2019
Sermon given at A service of thanksgiving and commemoration to mark the 400th anniversary of Alleyn’s School
Sermon given by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, at A service of thanksgiving and commemoration to mark the 400th anniversary of Alleyn’s School #alleyns400 #westminsterabbey
Thu, January 17, 2019
Address given by Lord Williams of Oystermouth at A Service of Thanksgiving for Anthony Harvey
The Address given by The Right Reverend and Right Honourable The Lord Williams of Oystermouth at A Service of Thanksgiving for The Reverend Dr Anthony E Harvey 1930-2018 #westminsterabbey #rowanwilliams
Tue, January 15, 2019
Sermon given at the Installation of Paul Baumann CBE as Receiver General
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, at the Installation of Paul Baumann CBE as Receiver General at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 12th January 2019. #westminsterabbey
Thu, January 03, 2019
Sermon given at Sung Eucharist on Christmas Day 2018
Sermon given at Sung Eucharist on Christmas Day 2018 by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster at Westminster Abbey #westminsterabbey #christmas
Thu, January 03, 2019
Sermon given at Midnight Mass at Christmas 2018
Sermon given at Midnight Mass on Christmas 2018 by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster at Westminster Abbey #westminsterabbey #christmas
Thu, December 20, 2018
Address given by The Bishop of London at the Metropolitan Police Carols Service 2018
Address given by The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, Bishop of London, at the Metropolitan Police Carols Service 2018, held at Westminster Abbey on 19th December #westminsterabbey #bishopoflondon #metropolitanpolice #christmas
Thu, December 20, 2018
Sermon at the The Whitehall Carol Service 2018
Sermon given at the The Whitehall Carol Service 2018 by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster on Tuesday, 18th December 2018. #westminsterabbey #whitehall #christmas
Tue, November 27, 2018
Have the machines taken over?
Stuart Russell, Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley, who specialises in artificial intelligence, gives the last in a series of three Westminster Dialogues. Chair and interlocutor: Richard Sargeant, Chief Commercial Officer, ASI Data Science #westminsterabbey #stuartrussell #AI #artificialintelligence
Thu, November 22, 2018
Address given at A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate The Year of Engineering 2018
Address given by Professor Dame Ann Dowling, President, Royal Academy of Engineering, at A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate The Year of Engineering 2018 #YoE #YearofEngineering #WestminsterAbbey
Mon, November 19, 2018
Sermon given at Thanksgiving for the Canonisation of St Oscar Romero Westminster Abbey
Sermon given at a Thanksgiving for the Canonisation of St Oscar Romero by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster, 17th November 2018 #westminsterabbey #oscarromero
Mon, November 12, 2018
Address given by the Archbishop of Canterbury at A Service to mark the Centenary of the Armistice
Address given by The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England, and Metropolitan at A Service to mark the Centenary of the Armistice, held at Westminster Abbey in 11th November 2018 #armistice100 #archbishopofcanterbury #WW1
Fri, November 09, 2018
Leslie Brent's Testimony at A Service of Solemn Remembrance and Hope on the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht
Testimony given by Leslie Brent, Holocaust survivor, at A Service of Solemn Remembrance and Hope on the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht, held at Westminster Abbey on 8th November 2018 #westminsterabbey #kristallnacht #kristallnacht80 #judaism #jewish #holocaust
Fri, November 09, 2018
Freddie Knoller's Testimony at A Service of Solemn Remembrance and Hope on the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht
Testimony given by Freddie Knoller, Holocaust survivor, at A Service of Solemn Remembrance and Hope on the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht, held at Westminster Abbey on 8th November 2018 #westminsterabbey #kristallnacht #kristallnacht80 #judaism #jewish #holocaust
Fri, November 09, 2018
Bea Green's Testimony at A Service of Solemn Remembrance and Hope on the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht
Testimony given by Bea Green, Holocaust survivor, at A Service of Solemn Remembrance and Hope on the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht, held at Westminster Abbey on 8th November 2018 #westminsterabbey #kristallnacht #kristallnacht80 #judaism #jewish #holocaust
Fri, November 09, 2018
Rabbi Baroness Neuberger's Reflection at A Service of Solemn Remembrance and Hope on the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht
Reflection given by Rabbi Baroness Neuberger DBE, West London Synagogue, at A Service of Solemn Remembrance and Hope on the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht, held at Westminster Abbey on 8th November 2018 #westminsterabbey #kristallnacht #kristallnacht80 #judaism #jewish #holocaust
Fri, November 09, 2018
Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg's Address at A Service of Solemn Remembrance and Hope on the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht
Address given by Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg, New North London Synagogue and Rabbi to Masorti Judaism, at A Service of Solemn Remembrance and Hope on the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht, held at Westminster Abbey on 8th November 2018 #westminsterabbey #kristallnacht #kristallnacht80 #judaism #jewish #holocaust
Wed, November 07, 2018
Humanity's response
Panel discussion as part of Westminster Abbey Institute's Embracing Global Challenges season. Speakers: Professor Michelle Brown, Rory Stewart MP OBE, Matt Waldman. Chair: Sir Stephen Lamport GCVO DL, Receiver General, Westminster Abbey. Michelle Brown is Professor Emerita of Medieval Manuscript Studies at the School of Advanced Study, University of London. Matt Waldman is an international mediator and founding director of the Center for Empathy in International Affairs. Rory Stewart is Minister of State for Justice. He was formerly Minister of State for the FCO and DfID. #westminsterabbeyinstitute
Wed, November 07, 2018
Has migration overwhelmed us?
Ann Singleton gives the second in a series of three Westminster Dialogues Speaker: Ann Singleton, Senior Research Fellow in School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol Chair and interlocutor: Mark Easton, Home Editor, BBC News Part of Westminster Abbey Institute’s Embracing Global Challenges events season
Mon, November 05, 2018
Sermon given at a National Scout and Guide Service 2018
Sermon given at a National Scout and Guide Service 2018 by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr John Hall #westminsterabbey #scouts #girlguiding
Mon, November 05, 2018
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on All Souls' Day 2018
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on All Souls' Day 2018 by The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr John Hall #westminsterabbey #allsoulsday
Mon, November 05, 2018
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on All Saints' Day 2018
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on All Saints' Day 2018 by The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr John Hall. #westminsterabbey #allsaintsday
Wed, October 24, 2018
Have we killed the planet?
Michael McCarthy gives the first in a series of three Westminster Dialogues, part of the Embracing Global Challenges season from the Westminster Abbey Institute. Speaker: Michael McCarthy is a British writer with a special interest in nature and the natural world. He is the former environment correspondent of both The Times and The Independent. Chair and interlocutor: Dr Claire Foster-Gilbert, Director, Westminster Abbey Institute Recording date: 23rd October 2018 #westminsterabbey #westminsterabbeyinstitute #michaelmccarthy #environment #nature
Wed, October 17, 2018
One People Oration 2018: Embracing Global Challenges
The Rt Hon Baroness Scotland of Asthal QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth gives the One People Oration 2018 on the theme of Embracing Global Challenges. Chair: The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster. #baronessscotland #commonwealth #westminsterabbey #westminsterabbyinstitute #globalpolitics
Mon, October 15, 2018
Dean of Westminster's sermon at Dedication of Westminster Abbey Sung Eucharist
Sermon given by The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, at the Sung Eucharist on the Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey, 14th October 2018 #westminsterabbey #edwardtide
Mon, October 15, 2018
Sermon given on The Translation of Edward the Confessor
Sermon given by The Right Reverend Jonathan Goodall Bishop of Ebbsfleet and Priest Vicar at the Festival Eucharist on The Translation of Edward the Confessor #edwardtide #westminsterabbey #stedwardtheconfessor
Mon, October 15, 2018
The Dean's Sermon at the Edwardtide Sung Eucharist
Sermon given by The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, at the Sung Eucharist on the Eve of the Translation of St Edward The Confessor, 12th October 2018 at Westminster Abbey #westminsterabbey #edwardtide #stedwardtheconfessor
Mon, October 01, 2018
Sermon given at the Service attended by the Judges, 2018
Sermon given by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, at the Service attended by the Judges, 2018. #legalyear #judgesservice #westminsterabbey
Tue, September 18, 2018
Address given at the Battle of Britain Sunday service 2018
The Venerable (Air Vice-Marshal) John Ellis gives The Address at A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Britain #battleofbritain #ww2 #royalairforce #westminsterabbey
Tue, September 11, 2018
Sir Trevor Nunn gives an address about Sir Peter Hall
Sir Trevor Nunn gives The Address at A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life and work of Sir Peter Hall, 11th September 2018, Westminster Abbey #westminsterabbey #sirpeterhall #theatre #sirtrevornunn
Tue, September 11, 2018
Sir David Hare gives a tribute to Sir Peter Hall
Sir David Hare, playwright, gives The Tribute at A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life and work of Sir Peter Hall, 11th September 2018, Westminster Abbey #westminsterabbey #sirpeterhall #theatre #sirdavidhare
Tue, July 10, 2018
Address given by the Archbishop of Canterbury at the RAF 100th service
Address given by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, at A Service to mark the Centenary of the Royal Air Force, held at Westminster Abbey on 10th July at 10:30am #RAF100 #westminsterabbey #justinwelby #archbishopofcanterbury
Thu, July 05, 2018
Address given at A Service to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the NHS
Address given by Simon Stevens, Chief Executive, NHS England at A Service to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the National Health Service #nhs70 #westminsterabbey #nhsengland
Mon, July 02, 2018
Address given by the Reverend Gary Bradley at the Civic Service 2018
Address given by the Lord Mayor's Chaplain, the Reverend Gary Bradley, at the Civic Service held at Westminster Abbey on 1st July 2018 #westminsterabbey #westminstercitycouncil
Fri, June 22, 2018
Address given at Spirit of Windrush service by Rev Canon Joel Edwards
The Address given by the Reverend Canon Joel Edwards at Spirit of Windrush Contributions to Multicultural Britain A Service of Thanksgiving #windrush70 #windrush #windrushgeneration #windrushday #westminsterabbey
Fri, June 15, 2018
Lord Rees' tribute to Stephen Hawking
A Tribute given by the Astronomer Royal Professor the Lord Rees of Ludlow at A Service of Thanksgiving for Professor Stephen Hawking at Westminster Abbey on 15th June 2018 #westminsterabbey #stephenhawking
Fri, June 15, 2018
Tom Nabarro's tribute to Stephen Hawking
A Tribute given by Tom Nabarro at A Service of Thanksgiving for Professor Stephen Hawking at Westminster Abbey on 15th June 2018 #westminsterabbey #stephenhawking
Fri, June 15, 2018
Professor Kip Thorne's tribute to Stephen Hawking
A Tribute given by Nobel laureate Professor Kip Thorne at A Service of Thanksgiving for Professor Stephen Hawking at Westminster Abbey on 15th June 2018 #westminsterabbey #stephenhawking
Fri, June 08, 2018
Excellent Women - Jane Austen’s Afterlife: Art, Culture and Religion
The 19th century was a time when the novel came of age. Many of the era’s female novelists responded in powerful and sophisticated ways to the era’s preoccupation with issues of belief and religious practice. In this lecture, the Reverend Canon Dr Alison Grant Milbank, Associate Professor of Literature and Theology, University of Nottingham, discusses the work of Jane Austen (1775 – 1817). The lecture draws in part on the collection of essays Anglican Women Novelists: Charlotte Bronte to P.D. James, ed. Judith Maltby and Alison Shell (Bloomsbury, forthcoming 2019). Held in partnership with Art + Christianity at Westminster Abbey on 5th June 2018
Fri, May 25, 2018
The 33rd Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture - Beating the Bounds: Parish Ministry and Spirituality Today
The 33rd Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture - Beating the Bounds: Parish Ministry and Spirituality Today, delivered by The Reverend Richard Coles at Westminster Abbey on 24th May 2018. In ‘Beating the Bounds: Parish Ministry and Spirituality Today’, The Reverend Richard Coles explores the shape of parish priesthood today from the perspective of an incumbent of a small semi-rural parish with a much larger emerging digital and broadcasting ministry; and asks how spirituality sustains that ministry, and is, in return, shaped by it. Read a transcript of this talk on the Westminster Abbey website. #westminsterabbey #lecture #religion #christianity #revrichardcoles
Tue, May 22, 2018
Sermon on the Day of Pentecost 2018
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Day of Pentecost 2018 by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, on 20th May 2018 in Westminster Abbey. #westminsterabbey #sermon #pentecost #christianity
Fri, May 11, 2018
Sermon given at a Sung Eucharist on Ascension Day 2018
Sermon given at a Sung Eucharist on Ascension Day 2018 by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster. #ascensionday #westminsterabbey
Thu, May 10, 2018
Address given at a Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale
Address given by Sister Frances Dominica ASSP DL at a Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale at Westminster Abbey on 9th May 2018. #florencenightingale #westminsterabbey
Wed, April 25, 2018
ANZAC Day Address by the Dean of Westminster
The Address given by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, on ANZAC Day 2018. #ANZACDay #westminsterabbey
Mon, April 16, 2018
Sermon given by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Evensong marking the 25th Meeting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government
Sermon given by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Evensong marking the 25th Meeting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government at Westminster Abbey at 3.00pm on Sunday 15th April 2018 #CHOGM2018 #westminsterabbey
Wed, April 04, 2018
Address given on the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr
Address given by The Right Reverend Dr Karowei Dorgu, Bishop of Woolwich, at Rediscovering Justice: A Service of Hope on the 50th anniversary of the death of the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr, Westminster Abbey, 4th April 2018. #martinlutherkingjr #westminsterabbey #mlk50
Wed, April 04, 2018
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Easter Day 2018
Sermon given at Westminster Abbey on Easter Day by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster. #easter #easterday #westminsterabbey
Thu, March 22, 2018
Truth Told
However difficult, truth should be the lodestar by which we choose our words and fashion our political and journalistic language, including the use of rhetoric. We all share responsibility for this. If politicians and journalists lie, it is because we want them to. Speaker: Claire Foster-Gilbert ; Chair: Lord Judge, former Lord Chief Justice Recorded in the Lady Chapel, Westminster Abbey, on Tuesday 20th March, 6.30pm . #westminsterabbey
Thu, March 15, 2018
Truth Sustained
Speaker: Sir Stephen Lamport ; Chair: Lord Saatchi The importance of truth cannot be underestimated. It is at the heart of those things which sustain a civilised society: trustworthiness, dependability, wise decisionmaking and solid relationships. This lecture was part of the Westminster Abbey Institute's Truth season, recorded Tuesday 13th March, 6.30pm in the Lady Chapel, Westminster Abbey
Thu, March 08, 2018
Truth Pursued
The truth of a situation is often genuinely hard to pin down. But, argues the Reverend Professor Vernon White, that provides no cover or excuse for giving up the pursuit of truth, which remains vital, and believing that finding it is possible. Chair: Mark Easton, BBC Home Editor Recorded in The Lady Chapel, Westminster Abbey, 6th March 2018 Part of the Truth season, from the Westminster Abbey Institute
Fri, March 02, 2018
True Enough? Lies, Diplomacy and Politics
Speakers: The Reverend Professor Michael Banner; John Raine; Rt Hon Jack Straw ; Chair: The Reverend Jane Sinclair, Canon of Westminster and Rector of St Margaret’s Church Is the use of 'diplomatic truth' by officials both with their own governments and foreign governments an outmoded and possibly damaging convention? Does a tweet do more good than a 'demarche'? If in this complex and disordered environment, it all goes horribly wrong, who is to blame? Is it those who assessed, took or managed the risk? If the world is getting more risky should be take more or fewer initiatives overseas?
Wed, February 28, 2018
The Charles Gore Lecture 2018 - Truth and Beauty
Speaker: Professor Janet Soskice ; Chair: The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster In classical Christian teaching God is not only beautiful but Beauty itself, not only truthful but Truth itself, not only good but Goodness itself. What can this mean in a consumerist world where ‘truth’ is contested, ‘goodness’ deemed prissy, and ‘beauty’ discussed mainly in terms of revolutionary new beauty products? Do we, in the age of Instagram, hear the adage ‘beauty is only skin deep’ not as a warning but as a stipulation - beauty is only appearance and appearance is all there is? If so, what can any of this have to do with truth’ or for that matter with God, and how do we avoid swindling ourselves out of that conviction that we are made to seek the truth, to behold beauty and to become beautiful - made to be, not only loved, but lovely? #westminsterabbey #janetsoskice
Thu, February 15, 2018
The Dean of Westminster's sermon on Ash Wednesday 2018
Sermon given by The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, at a Sung Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes on 14th February 2018 at Westminster Abbey. #westminsterabby #ashwednesday
Mon, February 05, 2018
Sermon given on Candlemas 2018
Sermon given by The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, at a Sung Eucharist on The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, 2nd February 2018 #candlemas #westminsterabbey
Tue, November 14, 2017
Nick Clegg - The Coarsening of Political Language
The Coarsening of Political Language Speaker: Rt Hon Nick Clegg Interlocutor and Chair: Mark Easton Monday 13th November at 6.30pm in The Lady Chapel, Westminster Abbey This event was part of the Westminster Abbey Institute's Democracy season. The Rt Hon Nick Clegg was Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 2007-2015, and Deputy Prime Minister in the coalition government from 2010-2015. Mark Easton is the BBC’s Home Editor. His first book, Britain etc., was published in 2012. #westminsterabbey #westminsterabbeyinstitute #nickclegg #markeaston
Tue, November 07, 2017
The One People Oration 2017 - John Major: The Responsibilities of Democracy
The One People Oration 2017 Sir John Major: The Responsibilities of Democracy Part of Westminster Abbey Institute's Democracy season Recorded Monday 6th November at 6.30pm in Westminster Abbey Chaired by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster Read a transcript of this lecture on Westminster Abbey's website. #johnmajor #westminsterabbey #democracy
Fri, November 03, 2017
Sermon given at Evensong on All Souls' Day 2017
Sermon given at Evensong on All Souls' Day 2017 by The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr John Hall #allsoulsday #westminsterabbey
Tue, October 31, 2017
Archbishop of Canterbury's sermon at Reformation 500th anniversary service
Sermon hive by the Archbishop of Canterbury at A Service to Mark the 500th Anniversary of the 95 Theses and the Start of the Reformation, held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 31st October 2017
Tue, October 31, 2017
Protest and Liberty: How the Reformation Shaped Modern Democracy
Professor Alec Ryrie, a historian of Protestant Christianity and Professor at Durham University, on the Protestant Reformation and democracy. #westminsterabbey #reformation500
Fri, October 20, 2017
Address given by the Bishop of Crediton at A Service for Queen Anne's School Caversham
Address given by the Right Reverend Sarah Mullally DBE, Bishop of Crediton, at A Service for Queen Anne's School Caversham, held at Westminster Abbey on Friday 20th October 2017 at 2.30pm
Tue, October 17, 2017
Address given by the Right Rev. and Right Hon. Richard Chartres at the Lady Margaret School Centenary service
Address was given by the Right Reverend and Right Honourable Richard Chartres KCVO ChStJ FSA, Dean of Her Majesty's Chapels Royal, at a Service to Celebrate the Centenary of Lady Margaret School, held at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 17th October 2017
Mon, October 16, 2017
Sermon given at Evensong with the London Mayors 2017
Sermon given by the Right Reverend Tim Thornton, Bishop at Lambeth, at Evensong celebrating the Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey in the presence of The Lord Mayor of Westminster and the Mayors of the London Boroughs, 15th October 2017 #westminsterabbey #lordmayors
Mon, October 16, 2017
Dedication Festival Sermon 2017
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Dedication Festival 2017 by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, 15th October 2017 #westminsterabbey #edwardtide
Mon, October 16, 2017
Edwardtide Festival Eucharist Sermon 2017
Sermon given at the Festival Eucharist at Edwardtide by The Right Reverend Dr John Inge, Bishop of Worcester, 14th October 2017 #westminsterabbey #edwardtide
Mon, October 16, 2017
Sermon given at Edwardtide Sung Eucharist 2017
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist for the Translation of St Edward the Confessor by the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, 13th October 2017 #westminsterabbey #edwardtide
Tue, October 03, 2017
Excellent Women – PD James: Miserable Offenders
Professor Alison Shell, University College London, discusses the work of PD James (1920-2014) in the last of a series of lectures on significant British women novelists of faith. #westminsterabbey #pdjames
Mon, October 02, 2017
Sermon given at Judges Services 2017 by The Right Reverend Michael Doe
Sermon given at Judges Services 2017 by The Right Reverend Michael Doe, Preacher of Gray's Inn #westminsterabbey #judgesservice
Mon, October 02, 2017
Sermon given on Michaelmas 2017
Sermon given on Michaelmas by The Reverend Professor Vernon White, Sub-Dean and Canon Theologian, Westminster Abbey #westminsterabbey #michaelmas
Thu, September 28, 2017
Excellent Women – Barbara Pym: Anglican Anthropologies
Dr Jane Williams, St Mellitus College, discusses the work of Barbara Pym (1913-1980) in the third of a series of four lectures on significant British women novelists of faith. #barbarapym #westminsterabbey
Mon, September 25, 2017
Sermon given at Blessed Oscar Romero Evensong
The Sermon given by The Right Reverend and Right Honourable The Lord Williams of Oystermouth at Evensong commemorating the centenary of the birth of Blessed Oscar Romero. #romero100 #oscarromero #rowanwilliams #westminsterabbey
Tue, September 19, 2017
Excellent Women – Dorothy L Sayers: Christ and the Detective
The Reverend Canon Dr Jessica Martin, Ely Cathedral, discusses the work of novelist Dorothy L Sayers (1893-1957).
Mon, September 18, 2017
Address given at A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Address given by the Venerable (Air Vice-Marshal) Jonathan Chaffey QHC RAF, Chaplain-in-Chief of the Royal Air Force at A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Britain held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 17th September 2017
Wed, August 16, 2017
Sermon given on the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sermon given by The Dean of Westminster at the Sung Eucharist on the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary #westminsterabbey #virginmary #christianity #assumption
Mon, July 03, 2017
Address given by the Lord Mayor's Chaplain, The Reverend Steve Mason, at Matins attended in Civic State by the Lord Mayor of Westminster, 2nd July 2017
Address given by the Lord Mayor's Chaplain, The Reverend Steve Mason, at Matins attended in Civic State by the Lord Mayor of Westminster, 2nd July 2017 #westminsterabbey #westminstercitycouncil #lordmayorofwestminster
Fri, June 30, 2017
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on St Peter's Day 2017
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on St Peter's Day 2017 by the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster. #westminsterabby #speter #sermon #christianity #faith #saintpeter #stpetersday
Wed, June 07, 2017
Tribute given by Rob Brydon at A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Ronnie Corbett CBE
Tribute given by Rob Brydon at A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Ronnie Corbett CBE #westminsterabbey #ronniecorbett #robbrydon #comedy
Wed, June 07, 2017
Address given by James Moir at A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Ronnie Corbett CBE
Address given by James Moir at A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Ronnie Corbett CBE #westminsterabbey #ronniecorbett #jamesmoir #comedy
Wed, June 07, 2017
Tribute given by Jimmy Tarbuck at A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Ronnie Corbett CBE
Tribute given by Jimmy Tarbuck at A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Ronnie Corbett CBE #westminsterabbey #ronniecorbett #jimmytarbuck
Mon, June 05, 2017
Sermon given by the Dean of Westminster on the Day of Pentecost 2017
Sermon given by The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, at the Sung Eucharist on the Day of Pentecost 2017. #westminsterabbey #pentecost #christianity #christian
Fri, May 26, 2017
Sermon given by the Dean of Westminster on Ascension Day 2017
Sermon given on Ascension Day 2017 by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster #ascensionday #jesuschrist #christianity #westminsterabbey #sermon
Tue, May 23, 2017
Address given by Alexander Downer at a Service of Thanksgiving to Celebrate the Centenary of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The Address given by His Excellency The Honourable Alexander Downer AC, Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, at a Service of Thanksgiving to Celebrate the Centenary of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. #CWGC100
Fri, May 12, 2017
32nd Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture: Faith and Imagination
Author and critic Salley Vickers gives the annual Eric Symes Abbott memorial lecture at Westminster Abbey. In 'Faith and Imagination – How the Arts speak to the reality of the Unseen’, she addresses the crucial role of the arts in giving shape and form to abiding intangible realities, suggesting the vital importance of nurturing the imagination through the arts in an increasingly secular society. Read a transcript of this lecture on Westminster Abbey's website. #westminsterabbey #sallyvickers #faith #arts #secular #society #culture
Tue, April 18, 2017
Sermon given by the Dean of Westminster on Easter Day 2017
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Easter Day 2017 by tion The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster. #Easter #Christianity #WestminsterAbbey #Christ
Wed, April 05, 2017
The Address given by the Dean of Westminster at A Service of Hope following the terror attack in Westminster
The Address given by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall at A Service of Hope following the terror attack in Westminster. The service was held at Westminster Abbey on 5th April 2017. #westminsterabbey #serviceofhope #westminsterattack
Mon, March 27, 2017
Serving the Public: Mission Impossible?
Speaker: The Reverend Jane Sinclair, Rector, St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey Chair: Rt Hon Jack Straw Tuesday 21st March 2017, 6.30 pm, The Lady Chapel, Westminster Abbey Part of Westminster Lectures: Integrity and Public Service, organised by the Westminster Abbey Institute #westminsterabbey #publicservice
Wed, March 08, 2017
Integrity and the Modern Intellectual Tradition
The Annual Charles Gore Lecture: Integrity and the Modern Intellectual Tradition. Speaker: Professor Marilynne Robinson; Chair: The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster. #WestminsterAbbey #WestminsterAbbeyInstitute #CharlesGoreLecture #MarilynneRobinson
Thu, March 02, 2017
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Ash Wednesday 2017
The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, gives the sermon at the Sung Eucharist on Ash Wednesday 2017 at Westminster Abbey: What is Lent really for? What should we make of it? #westminsterabbey #ashwednesday #lent #christianity #sermon
Tue, January 10, 2017
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist for Epiphany 2017
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist for Epiphany 2017 by The Reverend Jane Sinclair, Canon in Residence. #westminsterabbey #epiphany
Tue, January 03, 2017
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Christmas Day 2016
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Christmas Day 2016 by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster #Christmas
Fri, November 25, 2016
Address given by The Earl of Wessex at A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the Diamond Anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Address given by The Earl of Wessex at A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the Diamond Anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, 24th November 2016 at Westminster Abbey. #westminsterabbey #dofe #dukeofedinburghsaward #princeedward #earlofwessex
Fri, November 25, 2016
Address given by Sir James Galway OBE at The St Cecilia Service: A Celebration of Music
Address given by Sir James Galway OBE at The St Cecilia Service: A Celebration of Music, 23rd November 2016 at Westminster Abbey. #westminsterabbey #helpmusiciansuk #jamesgallway
Tue, November 15, 2016
One People Oration 2016 - Secret Service? National Security in an Age of Open Information
Speaker: Lord Evans of Weardale, former Head of MI5; Chair: The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Read a transcript of this lecture on Westminster Abbey's website. #westminsterabbey #onepeopleoration #secretservice #MI5 #nationalsecurity
Fri, November 04, 2016
How Impartial? - A dialogue organised by the Westminster Abbey Institute
How Impartial?, a Westminster Dialogue organised by the Westminster Abbey Institute. Speakers: Professor Jean Seaton, Professor of Media History and the Official Historian of the BBC; Gary Gibbon, Political Editor, Channel 4 News. Interlocutor and Chair: Lord Neuberger, President of the Supreme Court. Recorded on Tuesday 1st November 2016, 6.30pm in The Lady Chapel, Westminster Abbey. #WestminsterAbbey #WestminsterAbbeyInstitute #media #journalism #politics #press #news
Thu, November 03, 2016
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on All Saints' Day 2016
The Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on All Saints' Day 2016 by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, 1st November 2016 #westminsterabbey #allsaintsday #christianity #faith
Thu, October 20, 2016
Press Freedom; Press Responsibility - A dialogue organised by the Westminster Abbey Institute
Press Freedom; Press Responsibility, a Westminster Dialogue organised by the Westminster Abbey Institute. Speakers: Dame Ann Leslie, Columnist for the Daily Mail; Nick Robinson, Today presenter, BBC. Interlocutor and Chair: Baroness D'Souza. Recorded on Monday 17th October 2016, 6.30pm in The Lady Chapel, Westminster Abbey. #WestminsterAbbey #WestminsterAbbeyInstitute #media #journalism #politics #press #news
Tue, October 18, 2016
Sermon given at the Evensong with the London Mayors, 16th October 2016
The Sermon given at the Evensong with the London Mayors by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, 16th October 2016. #westminsterabbey #londonmayors
Tue, October 18, 2016
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist for the Dedication of Westminster Abbey, 16th October 2016
The Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist for the Dedication of Westminster Abbey by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, 16th October 2016 #westminsterabbey
Tue, October 18, 2016
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist for the Translation of St Edward the Confessor, 2016
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist for the Translation of St Edward the Confessor by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, 13th October 2016 at Westminster Abbey. #westminsterabbey #edwardtheconfessor #stedward #churchofengland #christian #religion
Thu, October 13, 2016
Address given by the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner at the Combat Modern Slavery service, 12th October 2016
The Address given by Kevin Hyland OBE, Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, at the Service to Commemorate the Work of William Wilberforce and Mark the United Kingdom's Commitment to Combat Modern Slavery, 12th October 2016. #WestminsterAbbey #ModernSlavery #EndSlavery2016
Thu, October 13, 2016
Address given by Prime Minister Theresa May at the Combat Modern Slavery service, 12th October 2016
The Address given by The Right Honourable Theresa May MP, Prime Minister, at the Service to Commemorate the Work of William Wilberforce and Mark the United Kingdom's Commitment to Combat Modern Slavery, 12th October 2016. #WestminsterAbbey #ModernSlavery #EndSlavery2016 #TheresaMay
Thu, October 13, 2016
Address given by the Archbishop of Canterbury at the Combat Modern Slavery service, 12th October 2016
The Address given by The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England and Metropolitan at the Service to Commemorate the Work of William Wilberforce and Mark the United Kingdom's Commitment to Combat Modern Slavery, 12th October 2016. #WestminsterAbbey #ModernSlavery #EndSlavery2016 #ArchbishopOfCanterbury
Thu, October 13, 2016
Address given by Cardinal Nichols at the Combat Modern Slavery service, 12th October 2016
The Address given by His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, at the Service to Commemorate the Work of William Wilberforce and Mark the United Kingdom's Commitment to Combat Modern Slavery, 12th October 2016. #WestminsterAbbey #ModernSlavery #EndSlavery2016 #CardinalNichols
Wed, September 28, 2016
Address given by Lord Hall at the Terry Wogan Thanksgiving Service, 27th September 2016
Lord Hall of Birkenhead CBE, Director-General of the BBC, gives The Address at A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Sir Terry Wogan KBE DL, 27th September 2016 #WestminsterAbbey #TerryWogan #TonyHall #LordHall #BBC #Radio2 #BBCRadio2 #radio
Wed, September 28, 2016
Tribute given by Chris Evans at the Terry Wogan Thanksgiving Service, 27th September 2016
Chris Evans, radio presenter, gives a Tribute at A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Sir Terry Wogan KBE DL, 27th September 2016 #WestminsterAbbey #TerryWogan #ChrisEvans #BBC #Radio2 #BBCRadio2 #radio
Mon, September 19, 2016
Address given at the annual Battle of Britain Sunday service, 18th September 2016
The Chaplain-in-Chief of the Royal Air Force, The Venerable (Air Vice-Marshal) Jonathan Chaffey QHC RAF, gives an address at the annual Battle of Britain Sunday service, 18th September 2016 #westminsterabbey #battleofbritain #raf #royalairforce #WW2
Mon, July 04, 2016
Address given at the annual Civic Service at Westminster Abbey, Sunday 3rd July 2016
The Lord Mayor's Chaplain, The Reverend Michael Macey, gives an address at the annual Civic Service at Westminster Abbey, 3rd July 2016. #westminsterabbey #cityofwestminster
Fri, July 01, 2016
Address given at A Service and Vigil on the Eve of the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme, 30th June 2016
The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dr Richard Chartres KCVO, Bishop of London, gives an address at A Service and Vigil on the Eve of the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme, 30th June 2016. #westminsterabbey #somme100 #somme #ww1
Thu, June 30, 2016
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on St Peter's Day - 2016
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on St Peter's Day by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, 29th June 2016 at Westminster Abbey. #westminsterabbey #stpetersday #stpeter #churchofengland #christian #religion
Tue, June 21, 2016
Addresses given at a Service of Prayer and Remembrance to Commemorate Jo Cox MP - 2016
Addresses given by The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England, and Metropolitan, and the Reverend Prebendary Rose Hudson-Wilkin at the Service of Prayer and Remembrance to Commemorate Jo Cox MP, 20th June 2016 at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey. #westminsterabbey #stmargaretschurch #jocoxmp
Thu, June 16, 2016
Sermon given at the Evensong marking 50th anniversary of the Anglican Centre in Rome - 2016
Sermon given by The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England, and Metropolitan, at the Evensong marking the 50th anniversary of the Anglican Centre in Rome, 14th June 2016 at Westminster Abbey. #westminsterabbey #anglicancentre #churchofengland #christian #religion
Fri, June 03, 2016
31st Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture: The Sacred, the Profane and the Desecrated
Writer and philosopher Professor Roger Scruton gives the annual Eric Symes Abbott memorial lecture at Westminster Abbey. Roger is a philosopher, public commentator and author of over 40 books. He has specialised in aesthetics with particular attention to music and architecture. He engages in contemporary political and cultural debates from the standpoint of a conservative thinker and is well known as a powerful polemicist. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and a fellow of the British Academy. The Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lectures are given in memory of Dean Eric Symes Abbott (1906-1983), who was at various times Dean of King's College London, Warden of Lincoln Theological College, Warden of Keble College Oxford, and Dean of Westminster. Read a transcript of this lecture on Westminster Abbey's website. #westminsterabbey #rogerscruton
Thu, June 02, 2016
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the feast of Corpus Christi - 2016
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the feast of Corpus Christi by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, 26th May 2016 at Westminster Abbey. #westminsterabbey #corpuschristi #churchofengland #christian #religion
Thu, May 26, 2016
Address given at the Centenary Service of Thanksgiving for the Courage and Endurance of Sir Ernest Shackleton CVO and his Men, 20th May 2016
The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dr Richard Chartres KCVO, Bishop of London, gives an address at the Centenary Service of Thanksgiving for the Courage and Endurance of Sir Ernest Shackleton CVO and his Men, 20th May 2016. #westminsterabbey #shackleton
Thu, May 26, 2016
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Day of Pentecost - 2016
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, on the Day of Pentecost, 15th May 2016 at Westminster Abbey. #westminsterabbey #pentecost #churchofengland #christian #religion
Wed, May 25, 2016
500 Years of Wonder - Lecture given by Dr Andrew Foster, Honorary Senior Research Fellow, University of Kent
James I, the Abbey and the 'beauty of holiness', a lecture given by Dr Andrew Foster, Honorary Senior Research Fellow, University of Kent. #westminsterabbey #ladychapel #architecture
Wed, May 25, 2016
500 Years of Wonder - Lecture given by Dr Richard Rex, Reader in Reformation History, Queens' College, Cambridge
Lady Margaret Beaufort: the King's Mother and the King's Chapel, a lecture given by Dr Richard Rex, Reader in Reformation History, Queens' College, Cambridge. #westminsterabbey #ladychapel #architecture
Wed, May 25, 2016
500 Years of Wonder - Lecture given by Christopher Wilson, Emeritus Professor of Architectural History, UCL
'Of suche as apperteigne to the gifte of a Prince': the architecture and fittings of Henry VII's Lady Chapel at Westminster, a lecture given by Christopher Wilson, Emeritus Professor of Architectural History, UCL. #westminsterabbey #ladychapel #architecture
Tue, May 24, 2016
Address given at the ANZAC Day Service - 2016
The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, gives an address at the ANZAC Day Service, 2016. #westminsterabbey #anzacday
Tue, May 24, 2016
Address given at the Solemn Commemoration for the Victims in Tunisia - 2016
The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, gives an address at the Solemn Commemoration for the Victims in Tunisia, 2016. #westminsterabbey #tunisiaattacks
Tue, May 24, 2016
Sermon given at Evensong on Easter Day - 2016
Sermon given by The Reverend David Stanton, Canon in Residence, at Evensong on Easter Day 2016. #westminsterabbey #easter #churchofengland #christian #religion
Mon, May 23, 2016
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Easter Day - 2016
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, at the Sung Eucharist on Easter Day 2016. #westminsterabbey #easter #churchofengland #christian #religion
Mon, May 23, 2016
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Ash Wednesday - 2016
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, on Ash Wednesday, 10th February 2016 at Westminster Abbey. #westminsterabbey #ashwednesday #churchofengland #christian #religion
Sat, November 28, 2015
Sermon preached at the Synod Service 2015
Father Raniero Cantalamessa O.F.M. CAP, Preacher to the Papal Household gives the Sermon at a Service of Holy Communion at the Inauguration of the Tenth General Synod of the Church of England at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 24th November 2015
Thu, November 19, 2015
In Power? The Power of MPs
Speaker: Baroness Jowell Interlocutor and Chair: Baroness D'Souza, Lord Speaker It is neither superheroes nor automata but human beings who pace the corridors of Westminster and Whitehall, often feeling anything but powerful. Bound by party politics, the executive, the minister, public opinion, the media: sometimes these constraints are real, sometimes not. Who, or what, is running the country? How is power balanced around Parliament Square between the Legislature, the Judiciary and the Executive? What of the soft power of religion and the monarchy? In its autumn programme In Power? Westminster Abbey Institute will offer a series of lectures, dialogues and seminars to explore these pressing questions.
Fri, November 06, 2015
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on All Souls' Day 2015
The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, delivers the sermon on All Souls Day, 2nd November 2015
Thu, October 29, 2015
Sermon given at a special service to commemorate the 600th anniversary of The Battle of Agincourt
The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dr Richard Chartres KCVO, Bishop of London, gives the sermon at a special service to commemorate the 600th anniversary of The Battle of Agincourt
Wed, October 28, 2015
Sermon given at a special service celebrating the lives of Armenian martyrs
The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dr Richard Chartres KCVO gives the address at a special service celebrating the lives of Armenian martyrs
Tue, October 27, 2015
In Power? The Power of Whitehall
Speaker: Sir David Normington Interlocutor and Chair: Professor Lord Hennessy It is neither superheroes nor automata but human beings who pace the corridors of Westminster and Whitehall, often feeling anything but powerful. Bound by party politics, the executive, the minister, public opinion, the media: sometimes these constraints are real, sometimes not. Who, or what, is running the country? How is power balanced around Parliament Square between the Legislature, the Judiciary and the Executive? What of the soft power of religion and the monarchy? In its autumn programme "In Power?" Westminster Abbey Institute offers a series of lectures, dialogues and seminars to explore these pressing questions.
Mon, October 26, 2015
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist for the Dedication of Westminster Abbey - 2015
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster at the Sung Eucharist for the Dedication of Westminster Abbey on Sunday 18th October 2015
Mon, October 26, 2015
Sermon Given on the Festival Eucharist during the National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor
Sermon given by The Right Reverend Stephen Platten, Honorary Assistant Bishop, Diocese of London, at the Festival Eucharist on the National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor - 17th October 2015
Mon, October 26, 2015
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist for the Translation of St Edward the Confessor - 2015
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster at Sung Eucharist on 13th October 2015, The Translation of St Edward the Confessor, 1163, 1269
Tue, October 13, 2015
In Power? The Power of the Judiciary
It is neither superheroes nor automata but human beings who pace the corridors of Westminster and Whitehall, often feeling anything but powerful. Bound by party politics, the executive, the minister, public opinion, the media: sometimes these constraints are real, sometimes not. Who, or what, is running the country? How is power balanced around Parliament Square between the Legislature, the Judiciary and the Executive? What of the soft power of religion and the monarchy? In its autumn programme In Power? Westminster Abbey Institute will offer a series of lectures, dialogues and seminars to explore these pressing questions.
Tue, October 06, 2015
Address given at a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the Centenary of Blind Veterans UK
The Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor The Lady Flight, attended a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the Centenary of Blind Veterans UK at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 6th October 2015. The address was given by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall
Thu, October 01, 2015
Address given at Judges Service 2015
The annual Judges Service took place at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 1st October 2015. The Reverend Robin Griffith-Jones, Master of the Temple, gave the address. Find out more about the Judges Service 2015:
Sun, September 20, 2015
Sermon given at a service of thanksgiving and rededication to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
The Venerable (Air Vice-Marshal) Jonathan Chaffey QHC RAF Chaplain-in-Chief, Royal Air Force, gives the sermon at a service of thanksgiving and rededication to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Tue, June 30, 2015
Sermon given at Sung Eucharist on St Peter's Day
Sermon given at Sung Eucharist on St Peter's Day by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster
Tue, May 26, 2015
Sermon from the Day of Pentecost - 24th May 2015
"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you." @deanwestminster The Very Reverend Dr John Hall preaches at Sung Eucharist on The Day of Pentecost, Sunday 2015.
Fri, May 22, 2015
30th Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture- Blessed are the Hypocrites?
Confession is big business. As family relationships are laid bare for daytime TV audiences and mock courtrooms try real cases for entertainment, calls for repentance echo everywhere. Those who hold power; religious, political, legal and cultural; are held to account by a free media and unregulated internet. In these contexts, what can the Church say about the Christian requirement for mercy as a public value? Is the quest for purity as damaging as it is noble? Do our public conversations confuse sincerity with truth? And is there any such thing as innocence? Speaker: The Reverend Lucy Winkett, Rector, St James's Piccadilly Lucy Winkett was ordained in 1995, having worked previously as a professional soprano. With degrees from Cambridge and Birmingham Universities, she served her title in Manor Park, Newham before moving to St Paul's Cathedral where she later became Canon Precentor, the first woman priest to be appointed there. She became Rector of St James's Church Piccadilly in 2010. She is a long-standing contributor to Radio 4's Thought for the Day, was a founding advisor for the public theology think tank "Theos" and is one of the co-founders of "Leading Women", a national development programme for women clergy. Read a transcript of this lecture on Westminster Abbey's website.
Fri, May 15, 2015
Sermon from Ordination and Consecration of Bishops at Westminster Abbey - 14th May 2015
The sermon, preached by The Right Reverend and Right Honourable The Lord Williams of Oystermouth, formerly Archbishop of Canterbury, at The Ordination and Consecration of Bishops at Westminster Abbey - 14th May 2015
Fri, May 15, 2015
Sermon - Sung Eucharist, Ascension Day
The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr John Hall delivers the sermon at Sung Eucharist on Ascension Day, 14th May 2015
Tue, May 12, 2015
50th Annual Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale - Address
The Address given by Professor Michael Wheeler, Visiting Professor at the Universities of Lancaster, Roehampton and Southampton at the 50th Annual Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale.
Sun, May 10, 2015
Address given at the Service of Thanksgiving Marking the 70th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby delivers the Address at the Service of Thanksgiving Marking the 70th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, 2015. #VEDay70
Mon, April 27, 2015
The Address - A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark the Centenary of the ANZAC Landings
The Dean of Westminster Abbey, The Very Reverend John Hall, delivers the address at A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark the Centenary of the ANZAC Landings on Saturday 25th April 2015
Mon, April 13, 2015
Stand and Be Counted - Purposefulness
Speaker: Canon Professor Vernon White Stand and Be Counted offers lectures and symposia for all those concerned with the health of Politics. This lecture is one of a series of 3 lectures, focussing on "Idealism and Compromise in Public Service: When the eye sees further than the hand can reach."
Thu, April 02, 2015
Stand and Be Counted - Morality
Speaker: Canon Professor Vernon White Stand and Be Counted offers lectures and symposia for all those concerned with the health of Politics. This lecture is one of a series of 3 lectures, focussing on "Idealism and Compromise in Public Service: When the eye sees further than the hand can reach."
Wed, March 18, 2015
Stand and be Counted - Idealism
Speaker: Canon Professor Vernon White Stand and Be Counted offers lectures and symposia for all those concerned with the health of Politics. This lecture is one of a series of 3 lectures, focussing on "Idealism and Compromise in Public Service: When the eye sees further than the hand can reach."
Thu, March 05, 2015
Stand and Be Counted - Doing Policing: Being Police
Recorded on Monday 23rd February at The Lady Chapel, Westminster Speakers: Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, Assistant Comissioner Helen King and selected police officers The forthcoming General Election falls on the 750th anniversary of the First Parliament which convened in the Chapter House of Westminster Abbey, and the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta. Has our politics lived up to the expectations of its historic foundations? Elected and appointed public servants now face an allegedly cynical public. How do you win an election without selling your soul? What if you want to be idealistic and the world won’t let you? Stand and Be Counted offers lectures and symposia for all those concerned with the health of politics.
Tue, October 28, 2014
Westminster Dialogue: Good War/Bad War? Moral Reflections on 1914 and Beyond
Speakers: Professor David Reynolds and Professor Sir Hew Strachan Chair: Mark Easton, BBC Home Editor Those gathered around the decision-making table in 1914 were only too aware of the moral issues at stake. What can those facing potential conflict today learn from the moral complexities then?
Fri, October 24, 2014
One People Oration 2014 given by the Rt Hon William Hague MP
In a wide-ranging lecture entitled Humanising Hell – our Restless Conscience and the Search for Peace, Mr Hague reflected on the legacy of conflict from World War One to today, and called on Britain to maintain the ideas and ambition needed to prevent future conflict and to improve the condition of humanity.
Tue, October 21, 2014
Sermon given at Sung Eucharist on the feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2014
The Feast of Dedication of a church is a celebration of the church building as a house of God and place of prayer. The present Abbey Church was dedicated in 13th October 1269. Since 13th October is the principal feast of St Edward, here at the Abbey we keep the Feast of Dedication on the following Sunday.
Wed, July 09, 2014
Sermon given at a Service to Dedicate a Memorial to Admiral Arthur Phillip
The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster #AdmiralPhillip
Wed, June 11, 2014
Address given by Sir Nicholas Kenyon CBE at a Service to Celebrate the Life and Work of Sir John Tavener
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended a Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Sir John Tavener at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 11th June at 12 noon.
Mon, May 19, 2014
29th Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture: Beyond Justice
Speaker: The Reverend Dr Sam Wells ‘What does one do in the face of the daily diminishment of human beings?’ The Revd Dr Sam Wells explores and challenges different understandings of justice and asks whether the church can model a way of life beyond justice. Read a transcript of this lecture on Westminster Abbey's website.
Thu, May 08, 2014
Address given at a Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale
The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster We must admire the strength of character and determination of Edith Cavell and her commitment as a nurse to care for all without discrimination. She stands as an icon, an example and an inspiration, alongside Florence Nightingale whom we honour today and for whom we thank God, of nursing at its best, even in the most difficult circumstances. Simply expressed, the praise is of the highest. She was a good nurse.
Fri, April 25, 2014
Sermon given at a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC day 2014
His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester attended the annual Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day at Westminster Abbey on Friday 25th April 2014.
Wed, April 09, 2014
Westminster Abbey Institute lecture: Strengthening moral courage in public life: Moral Acting
Speaker: Claire Foster-Gilbert, Director, Westminster Abbey Institute Chair: The Right Honourable The Baroness D’Souza CMG, Lord Speaker Even if we know what is the right thing to do, and we want very much to do it, what then gives us the courage to act? What reminds those in public office of their vocation to serve? Powerful stories of journeys that resonate with the stories in our own lives can waken the giant within and remind us that the best, most interesting lives are lived for others. In this lecture, Claire Foster-Gilbert described the ‘hero’s journey’ as a map for lives of public service.
Wed, April 02, 2014
Westminster Abbey Institute lecture: Strengthening moral courage in public life: Moral Feeling
Speaker: Claire Foster-Gilbert, Director, Westminster Abbey Institute. Why should we be moral? What motivates public servants to keep serving the common good? Claire Foster-Gilbert argues that our moral sensibilities arise from the way we perceive the world around us. She suggests perceptions that can refresh our vison and evoke a will to be good, describing the spheres of interdependent life in which all participate; the sacredness of creation; the priesthood of all humanity; and the Sabbath principle.
Tue, March 25, 2014
Westminster Abbey Institute lecture: Strengthening moral courage in public life: Moral Thinking
Speaker: Claire Foster-Gilbert, Director, Westminster Abbey Institute. A robust moral decision is one that clearly identifies the moral issues at stake and takes them into account. For those in public office, being able to explain how they came to make such decisions is also critical. In this lecture, Claire Foster-Gilbert offers a framework for making comprehensive and comprehendable moral decisions by describing goal-based, duty-based and right-based thinking processes.
Thu, March 13, 2014
Poems read during a Service to Celebrate the Life and Work of Sir #DavidFrost
Audio includes: Wilfred Frost reads 'Remember Me' by David Harkins George Frost reads his Poem following the dedication of the Memorial Stone. Joanna Lumley reads 'A Sonnet of Sorts for a Star' by Joanna Lumley/Richard Stilgoe
Thu, March 13, 2014
Greg Dyke's Address given at a Service to Celebrate the Life and Work of Sir #DavidFrost
Mon, March 10, 2014
#Commonwealth Day Observance 2014 Highlights
Audio includes: Her Majesty The Queen's Commonwealth Day Message A performance by the Pipes and Drums of Gordon's School A reflection by the Right Honourable The Lord Coe Gaelic Anthem sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey A reflection by The Right Honourable The Baroness Grey-Thompson Unbelievable Dream by Laura Mvula
Mon, March 10, 2014
Malala Yousafzai's Address given at an Observance for #Commonwealth Day 2014
Thu, March 06, 2014
Gore Lecture 2014: The Faithfulness of God
Speaker: The Right Reverend Professor NT Wright, University of St Andrews Chair: Canon Professor Vernon White The faithfulness of God is a controlling theme of Pauls’ writings. Divine faithfulness, both to covenant and to creation, raises questions of considerable contemporary urgency: the new challenge to unity, a vision of ecological stewardship, the quest for holiness, and the renewal of mission, particularly in relation to social and political moods and structures. In these areas Paul cuts across the lines of fashionable thinking now, as he did in his own day: this lecture will explore the key current debates, and expound a fresh way of reading Paul (as in the author’s recent book). Read a transcript of this lecture on Westminster Abbey's website.
Thu, March 06, 2014
The Dean of Westminster's Sermon given at Sung Eucharist on Ash Wednesday 2014
We commit ourselves to living this Lent self-sacrificially, giving up ourselves to the service and love of God and spreading the gift and spirit of reconciliation.
Mon, March 03, 2014
Desmond Tutu's Address given at a Service to Celebrate the Life and Work of Nelson Mandela
His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales represented Her Majesty The Queen at a Service to Celebrate the Life and Work of Nelson Mandela, former President of the Republic of South Africa, at Westminster Abbey on Monday 3rd March 2014. The service was also attended by the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable David Cameron MP, and the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Kgalema Motlanthe.
Mon, March 03, 2014
Tributes to Nelson Mandela read by the Deputy President of South Africa & Peter Hain MP
His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales represented Her Majesty The Queen at a Service to Celebrate the Life and Work of Nelson Mandela, former President of the Republic of South Africa, at Westminster Abbey on Monday 3rd March 2014. The service was also attended by the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable David Cameron MP, and the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Kgalema Motlanthe.
Tue, January 07, 2014
SERMON GIVEN AT SUNG EUCHARIST ON THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD 2014
The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster Can we come to see God, to know God? The question is as old as time. And it has seemed to tease people throughout history and throughout the world. Can we come to see God, to know God?
Wed, December 25, 2013
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Christmas Day 2013
The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster
Wed, December 25, 2013
Sermon given at the First Eucharist of Christmas 2013
The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster
Sun, December 22, 2013
SERMON GIVEN AT A SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE TO MARK THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LOCKERBIE AIR DISASTER
The Right Honourable Alistair Carmichael MP, Secretary of State for Scotland and Nicola Sturgeon MSP, Deputy First Minister for Scotland attended a Service of Remembrance to mark the 25th anniversary of the Lockerbie Air Disaster at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 21st December.
Mon, December 02, 2013
C S Lewis Symposium: Panel discussion: What can 21st century apologetics learn from CS Lewis
Michael Ward chairing a panel discussing the strengths and weaknesses of Lewis's various endeavours and taking questions from the audience. On the panel are novelist Jeanette Sears, theologian Judith Wolfe, and apologists William Lane Craig, Peter S. Williams, and Michael Ramsden
Mon, December 02, 2013
C S Lewis Symposium: Telling the Truth through Imaginative Fiction
Dr Malcolm Guite addresses the subject of Lewis’s Christian imagination. In works such as The Chronicles of Narnia, The Screwtape Letters, and The Great Divorce, and in his poetry, Lewis presented a narrative, symbolic, and imaginatively resonant perspective on the life of faith. This lecture discusses the place of imagination in modern-day Christian communication.
Mon, December 02, 2013
C S Lewis Symposium: Telling the Truth through Rational Argument
Professor Alister McGrath addresses the subject of Lewis’s nonfiction Christian apologetics. In works such as Mere Christianity, The Problem of Pain and Miracles, Lewis gave defences of Christianity using reason, logic, and philosophy. This lecture assesses the value of such approaches in the 21st century.
Thu, November 28, 2013
The Archbishop of Canterbury's Address at a Service to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the National Churches Trust
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended a Service to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the National Churches Trust at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 28th November 2013. A charity supported by voluntary contributions and which receives no financial support from government, the National Churches Trust has, over the last sixty years, allocated grants and loans worth £85 million to help repair and modernise Christian places of worship.
Mon, November 25, 2013
A Service to Dedicate a Memorial to C S Lewis, writer, scholar and apologist
Audio includes: C S Lewis in the sole surviving recording of his broadcasts for BBC Radio, Douglas Gresham, younger stepson of C S Lewis reading from The Last Battle and the Address given by the former Archbishop of Canterbury, the Right Reverend and Right Honourable The Lord Williams of Oystermouth.
Tue, November 12, 2013
Telling the Truth about Religious Identity in Britain
Drawing on findings from the £12m Religion and Society research programme, Professor Linda Woodhead demonstrated how significantly religious identity has changed in Britain since the 1980s, explaining why new, fluid forms of identity now exist alongside stricter ‘mono-identities,’ and discussing the broader significance of these developments for politics and public life.
Mon, November 11, 2013
Personal testimonies given at a Service of Solemn Remembrance and Hope to mark the 75th Anniversary of Kristallnacht
John Izbicki, Lilian Levy and Victor Greenberg
Mon, November 11, 2013
Address given at a Service of solemn remembrance and hope on the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht
Rabbi The Baroness Neuberger DBE, Senior Rabbi, West London Synagogue As we remember the terror, the death and destruction, the loss of parents, family and friends, let us use today, Jews and Christians together, to remember that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.
Tue, November 05, 2013
Sermon given at Sung Eucharist on All Souls 2013
The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster. Today we remember with love and thanksgiving those who have died; a solemn and communal remembrance. We ask God in his great mercy to forgive them their sins and to give them a place of light and peace and happiness in his presence.
Tue, November 05, 2013
Sermon given at Sung Eucharist on All Saints' Day 2013
The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster. Today, All Saints’ Day, the Church remembers and celebrates countless acts of heroism and heroic lives. The stories of the saints remind us of people without number willing to dedicate their lives to the service of God and of their fellow human beings.
Wed, October 30, 2013
A Disturbing Truth: the Church, the poor, and Oscar Romero
Archbishop Oscar Romero was assassinated on March 24th 1980. His statue stands on the facade of Westminster Abbey, in recognition of this modern martyr. The disturbing truth of his words was rooted in a deep attention to the Word of God and a proximity to the poorest of his country. Timothy Radcliffe will discuss how our Churches can witness such a courageous truth in contemporary Britain.
Tue, October 22, 2013
An Anatomy of Truth: conversations on truth telling with a politician, a journalist, a scientist and a poet.
The debate was part of the Institute’s inaugural events season, Telling the Truth. Speakers Wendy Cope, Sir Max Hastings, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP and Lord Winston addressed the joys, limits and liabilities of truthfulness, in a discussion chaired by the Institute’s Director, Claire Foster-Gilbert.
Wed, October 16, 2013
Damian Lewis reads The Harvest by Henry Birtles at a Service to Celebrate the Harvest for British Food Fortnight
Damian Lewis reads The Harvest by Henry Birtles at a Service to Celebrate the Harvest for British Food Fortnight
Wed, October 16, 2013
Bishop of London's Sermon given at a Service to Celebrate the Harvest for British Food Fortnight
Bishop of London's Sermon given at a Service to Celebrate the Harvest for British Food Fortnight
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