Regular services

Evensong

This service follows the traditional pattern in The Book of Common Prayer and consists of choral music (psalms, canticles, and anthems) from the rich Anglican musical tradition, scripture readings, and prayers.

The Choir of Westminster Abbey sing at Evensong with congregants seated behind them

When

See the calendar below for upcoming Evensong services.

Where

The Quire. Entry is via the Great West Door.

Evensong times

19th - 25th March 2023
Sunday, 19th March 2023
Fourth Sunday of Lent - Mothering Sunday
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars

Mouton Salva nos Domine
plainsong Responses
Ives Magdalen College Service
Byrd Tribulatio proxima est
Bach Passacaglia in C minor BWV 582i

Preacher: The Right Reverend Anthony Ball Canon in Residence

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Monday, 20th March 2023
St Joseph
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choirs of Godolphin and Latymer School and Radley College; attended by HE The High Commisioner for Namibia

Clucas Responses
Howells Collegium Regale
Hadley My beloved spake

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Thursday, 23rd March 2023
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of the Royal Hospital School

Smith Responses
Howells Gloucester Service
Moore It is a thing most wonderful

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Saturday, 25th March 2023
THE ANNUNCIATION OF OUR LORD TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by The Oriana Singers Radcliffe Responses
Moore Third Service
Shephard The Secret of Christ
Buxtehude Magnificat noni toni BuxWV 205
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Everyone is welcome at these services, free of charge. Security checks are in place upon entry.