Regular services

Sung Eucharist

This is a service of Word and Sacrament in which the Holy Scriptures are read, a sermon is preached, prayers are offered, and bread and wine are consecrated and received as the body and blood of Jesus Christ.

Glass jugs of water and wine with a silver chalice

When

See the calendar below for upcoming Sung Eucharist services.

Where

Entry is via the Great West Door.

Sung Eucharist times

22nd - 28th December 2024
Sunday, 22nd December 2024
Fourth Sunday of Advent
O Rex gentium
11.15am Sung Eucharist High Altar
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Byrd Mass for four voices
Byrd Ave Maria
Parry Fantasia in G

Preacher: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner

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6.00pm Sung Eucharist St Margaret's Church
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort

Darke Communion Service in F
Willis I sing of a maiden
Price Toccato (Suite I)

Preacher: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner

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Tuesday, 24th December 2024
Christmas Eve
11.00pm Sung Eucharist of Christmas Night High Altar
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

attendance by free ticket only

Vierne Messe solennelle
Poulenc Hodie Christus natus est
arr Ledger Silent night
Darke In the bleak midwinter
Dupré Prelude and Fugue in B

Preacher: The Reverend David Stanton Sub-Dean and Canon Treasurer

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Wednesday, 25th December 2024
CHRISTMAS DAY
10.30am Sung Eucharist High Altar
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

attendance by free ticket only

Palestrina Missa Hodie Christus natus est
Scheidt Puer natus in Bethlehem
Schütz Hodie Christus natus est
Bach Pièce d'orgue

Preacher: The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster

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Everyone is welcome at these services, free of charge. Security checks are in place upon entry.