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

16th - 22nd February 2025
Sunday, 16th February 2025
Third Sunday before Lent
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

Tomkins O how amiable are thy dwellings
Tallis Responses
G Gabrieli Magnificat a 8
Byrd Domine secundum multitudinem
Muffat Toccata quinta

Preacher: The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

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Monday, 17th February 2025
Janani Luwum, Archbishop of Uganda, martyr, 1977
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Lucis Creator optime
plainsong Responses
Sumsion in G
Howells My eyes for beauty pine

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Tuesday, 18th February 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey; attended by a representative of the High Commissioner for The Gambia

plainsong Lucis Creator optime
plainsong Responses
Sheppard Second Service
Sheppard I give you a new commandment

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Thursday, 20th February 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey; attended by HE The High Commissioner for St Lucia

plainsong Lucis Creator optime
plainsong Responses
Whytbroke Evening Service
White The Lord bless us and keep us

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Friday, 21st February 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Lucis Creator optime
plainsong Responses
Victoria Magnificat septimi toni
Quinney Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Byrd Domine non sum dignus

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Saturday, 22nd February 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey
Sheppard I give you a new commandment
Moore Responses
West Evening Service in C
Walker I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills
Bach Toccata and Fugue in D minor
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Everyone is welcome at these services, free of charge. Security checks are in place upon entry.