Westminster Abbey

The Venerable Sheila Watson, Preacher of Lincoln's Inn, gave the sermon.

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.

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.

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 PrecentorAddress by the Reverend Dr James Hawkey, Canon TheologianReader: Sarah Clarke OBE, Lady Usher of the Black Rod 

Ave Maris Stella from Le tombeau de Titelouze – Marcel DupréIntroduction: The Reverend Mark Birch Reading: Luke 1: 26-38 Sarah Clarke

Prière à Notre Dame from Suite Gothique – Léon BoëllmannAddress: Canon Hawkey Anthem: Mater Christi sanctissima – John TavernerPrayers 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.

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 BachAddress: The DeanAnthem: Kyrie eleison (from Missa Brevis) – William WaltonPrayers 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.

 

 

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 DeanReading: Luke 2: 22-40  Janet HoyleAddress: 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. 

 

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 BirchAddress: Canon HawkeyAnthem: 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.

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 DeanReading: Mark 13: 24-37 Carol HawkeyAddress: The Reverend Mark Birch Anthem: Francisco Guerrero Canite Tuba

Prayers and Blessing: The DeanHymn: 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.  

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 HawkeyReading: Matthew 25: 31–46 David FugurallyAddress: 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. 

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 DeanReading: Matthew 25: 14–30 The Reverend Tricia HillasAddress: Canon HawkeyAnthem: 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.