to the glory of your name. Laudamus te, benedicimus te, adoramus te, glorificamus te, gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam, Domine Deus, Rex caelestis, Deus Pater omnipotens. Domine Fili ...

Churchill’s speech to the nation An extract of Winston Churchill's VE Day speech was played to the congregation: ‘Yesterday morning, at 2.41 a.m., at Headquarters, General Jodl, the representative of ...

Welcome to Westminster Abbey. Daily prayer has been offered in this place for over a thousand years, and your participation in today's service is warmly welcomed. At choral Evensong most of the ...

The Reverend Fergus Butler-Gallie explores the crucial role the church played in supporting a nation in conflict as the Abbey marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. 3 ...

A week ago, on Easter Sunday morning, the Dean reminded us how difficult it is to visualise Easter – to know where to look. On Good Friday, it’s relatively easy; we are called to look at the cross, no ...

Special services, concerts, lectures, events for families and more – there’s something for everyone at the Abbey. Many of our events are free and open to anyone. Our in-person events are held at ...

The Abbey is grateful for your support. Cash and contactless donations may be given as you leave via the Great West Door and will be divided equally between the work of the Abbey and the charities it ...