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This Sung Eucharist commemorates the Last Supper, where Jesus broke bread with his disciples, and washed their feet as a sign of humility. What is Maundy Thursday? Discover why we celebrate the ...
Ash Wednesday marks the start of the season of Lent in the church. Join us for a penitential service, where we receive a mark of ashes as a reminder that we are created from dust, and to dust we will ...
This Palm Sunday Sung Eucharist marks the start of Holy Week. We remember Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where the crowd laid down palm branches for Him to walk on. The service will ...
Tonight we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord in one of the most ancient liturgies of the Christian Church. We assemble in darkness. The President lights the new fire as a sign of God's creative ...
O my people, what have I done to you? How have I offended you? Answer me! Holy is God! Holy and strong! Holy immortal One, have mercy on us. I led you out of Egypt, from slavery to freedom, but you ...
The choir for girls aged 11-17 sing at the weekly 6pm Sunday service in the church. Find out more about the choristers and how your child can get involved. Find out more about the current status of ...
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Sharon Wright, journalist and Brontë historian, explains how a visit to the Abbey to research her latest book led her on a surprising journey. 3 minute read When I began following in the footsteps of ...
The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival, Minor Canon and Sacrist at the Abbey, reflects on the Arma Christi, the symbols of Christ’s passion, on the High Altar’s Lenten array. The Reverend Helena Bickley ...
Jesus said, 'Jerusalem, Jerusalem, I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, "Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord."' All remain seated for the Gospel, Luke 19 ...
Welcome to Westminster Abbey. Daily prayer has been offered in this place for over a thousand years, and your participation in today's service is warmly welcomed. The service always includes one or ...
Welcome to Westminster Abbey. Daily prayer has been offered in this place for over a thousand years, and your participation in today's service is warmly welcomed. At choral Evensong most of the ...