Westminster Abbey

Everyone is welcome at Westminster Abbey this #Lent and #Easter. Join us from wherever you are in the world for services, prayer and reflections. Find out more: westminster-abbey.org/easter

'Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long.' Psalm 25: 4-5

The next in our series of Koinonia seminars will be held online at 1pm next Thursday (26 March). Everyone is welcome to join us as our Commonwealth Theologian-in-Residence, the Reverend Dr Allan Palanna, reimagines Christian mission as a politically engaged process of 're-worlding'. You can find out more and book your place (free) at: westminster-abbey.org/abbey-events/l…

This morning we welcomed Nigerian President Mr Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Mrs Oluremi Tinubu to the Abbey as part of their State Visit to the United Kingdom 🇳🇬🇬🇧 The President laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior in honour of all who have given their lives in the service of their country. You can read more about the visit at: westminster-abbey.org/abbey-news/nig…

Our Sub-Organist, Matthew Jorysz, will be giving a free recital in the Abbey at 5pm on Sunday, playing music by Bach, Brahms and Franck. Everyone's welcome and there's no need to book: westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/…

'The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord endures for ever.' 1 Peter 1: 24-25

Every year, more than a million visitors from around the world come to explore a thousand years of history here at Westminster Abbey. This #EnglishTourismWeek, take a look at some of the highlights that you can enjoy when you visit us...

Visit our website for more resources to help you spend time with God this Lent through conversation, music, scripture and poetry: westminster-abbey.org/lent-digital-q…

What does it mean to spend a whole season focussed on repentance? What does that time look like, and why does it matter? Our Dean, Dr David Hoyle, and the Reverend Catherine Williams discuss what repentance is, how it feels, and how we can turn again towards Christ this Lent ⤵️

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Join our Head Gardener, Danny Britten, for a stroll around the Abbey's green spaces on a Glorious Gardens tour this April. Discover the 900-year-old College Garden - used in monastic times to grow food and medicinal herbs - as well as the cloister gardens and the historic St Catherine's Chapel garden.

'The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.' Isaiah 9: 2

Writer Francis Spufford will give this year's Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture in the Abbey at 6:30pm on Thursday 21 May. Join us as he asks 'Why aren't there more beautiful places?' For more information and to book (free): westminster-abbey.org/abbey-events/l…

You can listen to more reflections from the Abbey throughout Lent. This year, we're exploring the series of statements that Jesus makes about himself in the Gospel of John. From ‘I am the bread of life’ to ‘I am the resurrection and the life’, these seven ‘I Am’ statements help us learn who Jesus is, and what it means to follow Him as disciples. Sign up to our free newsletter to receive each reflection direct to your inbox: westminster-abbey.org/join-our-maili…

'We are called to see ourselves as Jesus sees us, in the uncreated light that shows us both our need for repentance and our belovedness. As we stand in that light this Lent, we are exposed: not to be condemned, but that we might be led out of darkness into the light of life.' On the Fourth Sunday of Lent, our Sacrist, the Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival, reflected on Christ the light of the world. Listen to the full reflection now at: audioboom.com/posts/8874608-…

'But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.' 1 Corinthians 15: 20-22

Anne Neville died #onthisday in 1485. The wife of Richard III, Anne’s life was filled with constant conflict during the Wars of the Roses, with her father, Richard Neville, conspiring to place George Plantagenet on the throne to replace his brother Edward IV. Anne was queen of England for just two years before her death in 1485. She was laid to rest beside the Abbey’s High Altar.

Join us in worship from wherever you are at our streamed services this week: ⦁ Evensong | Monday 16 March | 5pm (GMT) Sung by the Choristers of Westminster Abbey ⦁ Evensong | Sunday 22 March | 3pm (GMT) Sung by the Lay Vicars You can watch either live or on demand at: westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/…

'For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light' Ephesians 5: 8

'I sought the Lord, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.' Psalm 34: 4

Tomorrow is the fourth Sunday of #Lent, and everyone is welcome to join us at our services: 8:00am Holy Communion - Nave 10:00am Matins - Quire 11:15am Sung Eucharist - High Altar 3:00pm Evensong - Quire 6:00pm Sung Eucharist - St Margaret's For more information about worshipping with us, including full service times: westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/…