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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.

  1. Ash Wednesday: The Way, the Truth and the Life

    11H AGO

    Ash Wednesday: The Way, the Truth and the Life

    'Ash Wednesday, Lent begins and we think hard about our failings. Why do I keep going wrong? We think in fact about temptation and a pattern of failure. Why is it that I keep chasing after the wrong things?' Join us for a reflection on Ash Wednesday by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle.  Each week during Lent, the lectionary explores the life and work of Jesus of Nazareth from the perspective of the Gospel of John. One of the ways that John’s gospel identifies what Jesus is like is through his ‘I Am’ statements. From ‘I am the bread of life’ to ‘I am the Good Shepherd’, these seven statements help us learn who Jesus is, and what it means to follow Him as disciples. Our reflections will explore these statements throughout the forty days of this season

    3 min
  2. Feast of the Epiphany Reflection: Gifts of the Magi

    JAN 4

    Feast of the Epiphany Reflection: Gifts of the Magi

    The Reverend James Hawkey explores the gifts the Magi brought to Jesus, and asks what we might lay at Christ's feet in this new year.   This reflection for the Feast of the Epiphany is the last of a series of reflections from the seasons of Advent and Christmas. To explore other reflections from the season, visit our website at www.westminster-abbey.org/christmas/

    5 min
  3. Christmas I Reflection: God of refuge

    12/28/2025

    Christmas I Reflection: God of refuge

    The Reverend Canon Mark Birch explores the story of the Holy Family's flight into Egypt, and God's welcome of all.    Join us during the Christmas season as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, and remember what this gift means for us and the world today. This year, clergy from Westminster Abbey have explored the 'great and mighty wonder' of God's promise through Advent and into Christmas. You're invited to continue the journey with us as we celebrate Christ's coming, and make room for him in our hearts. Discover more resources from the Abbey for your faith journey at www.westminster-abbey.org/christmas/

    3 min
  4. Christmas Day Reflection: The beginning of everything

    12/25/2025

    Christmas Day Reflection: The beginning of everything

    Merry Christmas from Westminster Abbey! In this reflection, the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle explores the good news of Jesus' birth through the Gospel of John.   Join us during the Christmas season as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, and remember what this gift means for us and the world today. This year, clergy from Westminster Abbey have explored the 'great and mighty wonder' of God's promise through Advent and into Christmas. You're invited to continue the journey with us as we celebrate Christ's coming, and make room for him in our hearts. Discover more resources from the Abbey for your faith journey at www.westminster-abbey.org/christmas/

    4 min
  5. Advent IV Reflection: God's faithfulness to us

    12/21/2025

    Advent IV Reflection: God's faithfulness to us

    The Abbey's Sacrist, the Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival, discusses the meaning of Zechariah's prophecy, and how God remains faithful to us even when we doubt.    Join us over the Advent season as we prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ at Christmas. This year, clergy from Westminster Abbey explore the 'great and mighty wonder' of God's promise through the prophet Isaiah and the Gospels. You're invited to journey with us as we examine and reorient our lives in hope in this season, looking forward to the celebration of Christmas and awaiting Jesus' promised return. Discover more resources from the Abbey for your Advent journey at www.westminster-abbey.org/advent/

    5 min
  6. Advent III Reflection: God's judgement of love

    12/14/2025

    Advent III Reflection: God's judgement of love

    The Reverend Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian at the Abbey, explores Mary's Magnificat and what her prophetic words tell us about the great and mighty wonder of God's love. Join us over the Advent season as we prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ at Christmas. This year, clergy from Westminster Abbey explore the 'great and mighty wonder' of God's promise through the prophet Isaiah and the Gospels. You're invited to journey with us as we examine and reorient our lives in hope in this season, looking forward to the celebration of Christmas and awaiting Jesus' promised return. Discover more resources from the Abbey for your Advent journey at www.westminster-abbey.org/advent/

    5 min
  7. Advent II Reflection: What are we hoping for?

    12/07/2025

    Advent II Reflection: What are we hoping for?

    The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, talks about the traditional themes of Advent and how Isaiah helps us identify our hopes for God's future.    Join us over the Advent season as we prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ at Christmas. This year, clergy from Westminster Abbey explore the 'great and mighty wonder' of God's promise through the prophet Isaiah and the Gospels. You're invited to journey with us as we examine and reorient our lives in hope in this season, looking forward to the celebration of Christmas and awaiting Jesus' promised return. Discover more resources from the Abbey for your Advent journey at www.westminster-abbey.org/advent/

    4 min
  8. Advent I Reflection: Looking Back and Looking Forward

    11/30/2025

    Advent I Reflection: Looking Back and Looking Forward

    Listen as the Reverend Canon Mark Birch reflects on words from the Book of Isaiah, exploring how during Advent we look back at the life of Jesus and look forward to His coming again.  Join us over the Advent season as we prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ at Christmas. This year, clergy from Westminster Abbey explore the 'great and mighty wonder' of God's promise through the prophet Isaiah and the Gospels. You're invited to come along as we examine and reorient our lives with hope in this season, looking forward to the celebration of Christmas and awaiting Jesus' promised return. Discover more resources from the Abbey for your Advent journey at www.westminster-abbey.org/advent/

    4 min
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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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  • Creator
    Westminster Abbey
  • Years Active
    2009 - 2026
  • Episodes
    353
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Westminster Abbey
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