Westminster Abbey

Nov 02 2024 323 ep. 22 mins 923
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Sermons, services and reflections from Westminster Abbey and lectures on issues of faith, ethics, politics and public policy-making from the Westminster Abbey Institute.

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2: Hymns as Poetry: John Milton’s Blest Pair of Sirens

Nov 02 2024 6 mins  
Hear about the power of words and music combined as bass lay vicar Stuart O’Hara shares his thoughts on Blest Pair of Sirens.

1: Hymns as Poetry: William Blake’s Jerusalem

Oct 26 2024 6 mins  
And was Jerusalem builded here? Join The Reverend Mark Birch as he unpacks the poetry that became the famous hymn Jerusalem.

Sermon for Ascension Day 2024

May 11 2024 11 mins  
In his Ascension Day sermon, Acting Minor Canon Ralph Godsall talks about the significance and importance of the day and the different truths it offers. Ascension Day occurs forty days after Easter Day and it marks Christ’s Ascension into heaven. It is a celebration of the power and authority of the lordship of the risen Christ and the commissioning of his disciples to continue

Address by The Dean of Westminster | ANZAC Day 2024

Apr 26 2024 10 mins  
The Dean speaks about those who died at Gallipoli and those who have died in conflict since whilst drawing upon ideas the Book of Revelation wants to offer us: We should be known not forgotten. We belong together not apart. The Dean also tells a personal story about his Grandfather, who was saved by his bible and a cigarette case during the First World War. ANZAC Day is the anni

Lent and Easter reflections 2024: Easter Day

Mar 30 2024 3 mins  
On Easter Day, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle reminds us that Thomas needed proof of Jesus’ Resurrection, before reflecting upon what it means to be a Christian. Sign up to the newsletter to get reflections directly to your inbox: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/contact-us/sign-up-to-our-new-newsletter

Lent and Easter reflections 2024: Holy Saturday

Mar 29 2024 3 mins  
Beginning with the Gospel according to Matthew 27:57-66, The Reverend Dr James Hawkey talks about the day of stillness, the reality of Jesus’ death and the significance of it today. Sign up to the newsletter to get reflections directly to your inbox: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/contact-us/sign-up-to-our-new-newsletter

Lent and Easter reflections 2024: Good Friday

Mar 28 2024 3 mins  
On Good Friday, The Reverend Mark Birch focuses on the distinction between the cross and the crucifix, and how we remember Jesus’ death as a perversion of justice. Sign up to the newsletter to get reflections directly to your inbox: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/contact-us/sign-up-to-our-new-newsletter

Lent and Easter reflections 2024: Maundy Thursday

Mar 27 2024 3 mins  
The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle considers the Gospel according to John on Maundy Thursday, comparing the atmosphere in the city of Jerusalem to the words Jesus is sharing with his disciples. Sign up to the newsletter to get reflections directly to your inbox: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/contact-us/sign-up-to-our-new-newsletter

Lent and Easter reflections 2024: Palm Sunday

Mar 23 2024 3 mins  
Beginning with a reading from the Gospel according to Mark, The Reverend Dr James Hawkey discusses the sentiment of Palm Sunday in relation to the story and legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Sign up to the newsletter to get reflections directly to your inbox: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/contact-us/sign-up-to-our-new-newsletter

Lent and Easter reflections 2024: Fifth Sunday of Lent

Mar 16 2024 4 mins  
On the fifth Sunday of Lent, the pivot between Lent and Passiontide, The Reverend Mark Birch considers the significance of pivotal moments. The reflection begins with a reading of John 12:20-33. Sign up to the newsletter to get reflections directly to your inbox: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/contact-us/sign-up-to-our-new-newsletter