Westminster Abbey

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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

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 WestminsterReader: 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).

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 TheologianReader:  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 DeanReading – 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.

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 WestminsterReader:  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.