Holy Communion

Westminster Abbey and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Abbey remains open for worship and you are welcome to join us at our daily Eucharist service if you are able to travel here safely within current government guidelines.

However, for the time being we are unable to open the Abbey and St Margaret’s Church for general visiting.

Holy Communion

A service of Word and Sacrament, according to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, in which the Holy Scriptures are read, prayers are offered, and bread and wine are consecrated and received as the body and blood of Jesus Christ.

A priest holds a communion wafer and a silver chalice

When

On Sunday morning at 9.00am. This service follows the traditional pattern in The Book of Common Prayer.

Also, Monday to Friday at 12.30pm and at 9.30am on Saturdays. These services follow the pattern of Common Worship.

Where

Entry is via the Great West Door.

Tickets must be booked for our Sunday morning Holy Communion and Eucharist services, due to social distancing measures. For all other services, please note that we may not be able to accommodate everyone who wishes to attend. We suggest you arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Check our coronavirus page for more information about visiting us at this time.

Holy Communion times

Previous Week

10th - 16th January 2021

Next Week

Monday, 11th January 2021
Mary Slessor, missionary in West Africa, 1915
12.30pm	Holy Communion	Nave

Tuesday, 12th January 2021
St Aelred of Hexham, Abbot of Rievaulx, 1167
12.30pm	Holy Communion	Nave

Wednesday, 13th January 2021
St Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, teacher of the faith, 367
George Fox, founder of the Society of Friends (Quakers), 1691
12.30pm	Holy Communion	Nave

Thursday, 14th January 2021
Richard Meux Benson, priest, founder of the Society of St John the Evangelist, 1915
12.30pm	Holy Communion	Nave

Friday, 15th January 2021
12.30pm	Holy Communion	Nave

Saturday, 16th January 2021
12.30pm	Holy Communion	Nave