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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.
40 min
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.
11 min
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.
9 min
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.
42 min
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.
39 min
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.
42 min
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
5 min
March 13, 2014 Greg Dyke's Address given at a Service to Celebrate the Life and Work of Sir #DavidFrost
22 min
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
20 min
March 10, 2014 Malala Yousafzai's Address given at an Observance for #Commonwealth Day 2014
7 min

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