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Abbeycast: Tu es Petrus - A podcast for St Peter’s Day

Saint Peter is the Abbey’s patron saint, and on St Peter’s Day the Collegiate Body and wider Abbey community would usually be celebrating with a Festal Eucharist. This year we mark St Peter’s Day with a special podcast which includes a reading by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. This episode reflects on the Abbey’s dedication to St Peter, and on the inspiration St Peter offers us in the life of faith. A 15-minute service of prayers, reading, address, music and blessing recorded this week in the Sacrarium in front of the statue of St Peter by the High Altar. Introduced by The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Address by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Reader: Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Introduction: Canon HawkeyReading: Matthew 16: 13–19 HRH The Princess RoyalAddress: The DeanAnthem: Palestrina Tu es Petrus Prayers and Blessing: Canon Hawkey Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.

Jun 29, 202015 min

Abbeycast: The Rewards of Hospitality - A podcast for Third Sunday after Trinity

The Rule of St Benedict tells us to offer hospitality as if we were entertaining Christ. Recorded in the monastic ‘Cellarium’, which is now a café, this podcast considers themes of welcome and hospitality, as lockdown begins to ease, and places of hospitality begin to re-open. But what do we gain by being hospitable to one another? Perhaps, quite literally, everything.A 20-minute service of prayers, reading, address, music and blessing recorded this week.Introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Address by The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and PrecentorReader: Major General Christopher Ghika, General Officer Commanding London District and Major General Commanding the Household Division Introduction: The DeanReading: Matthew 10: 40-42 Major General Christopher GhikaAddress: The Reverend Mark BirchAnthem: Sir William Harris Strengthen ye thy weak hands Prayers and Blessing: The Dean Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.

Jun 28, 202020 min

Abbeycast: A Narnia Tale - A podcast for Second Sunday after Trinity

CS Lewis’s writings have offered inspiring commentary on the Christian faith to people from across the world over many years. This week’s podcast draws inspiration from some of Lewis’s writings and reflections. A 17-minute service of prayers, reading, address, music and blessing recorded this week in Poets’ Corner by the memorial to CS Lewis, Anglican scholar and spiritual writer, which was dedicated in 2013 on the 50th anniversary of his death. Introduced by The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Address by The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Reader: Dr Linda Yueh, Executive Chair, Royal Commonwealth Society Introduction: Canon HawkeyReading: Matthew 10: 24–39 - Dr Linda YuehAddress: The DeanAnthem: John Tavener The peace that surpasseth understanding Prayers and Blessing: Canon Hawkey Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.

Jun 21, 202017 min

Abbeycast: The Harvest is rich - A podcast for First Sunday after Trinity

In the gospels, Jesus gathers the disciples around him, and then sends them out to share his mission in the world. His mission is our mission, yet we do not possess it. Rather it can become the narrative which gives shape to our lives.A 22-minute service of prayers, reading, address, music and blessing recorded this week at the North Door, which was originally the grand entrance of the Abbey.Introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David HoyleAddress by The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon TheologianReader: The Right Worshipful The Lord Mayor of Westminster and Deputy High Steward of Westminster Abbey, Councillor Jonathan GlanzIntroduction: The DeanReading: Matthew 9: 35–10: 8 The Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Jonathan GlanzAddress: Canon HawkeyAnthem: William Walton The TwelvePrayers and Blessing: The DeanMusic: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records).This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.

Jun 14, 202021 min

Abbeycast: Relating without rivalry – a podcast for Trinity Sunday

The Holy Trinity can sometimes sound a bit like a mathematical problem (‘Three in One, and One in Three’), but this podcast explores whether it is, in fact, a key to understanding not just God, but ourselves, and the kind of relationships for which we are made.A 19-minute service of prayers, reading, address, music and blessing recorded this week in the 13th century Chapter House in the East Cloister – originally a meeting place where the monks gathered with the abbot to pray and discuss the day’s business.Introduced by The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon TheologianAddress by The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and PrecentorReader: Dame Cressida Dick, The Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police ServiceIntroduction: Canon HawkeyReading: Matthew 28: 16–20 Dame Cressida DickAddress: The Reverend Mark BirchAnthem: John Sheppard Libera nos, salva nosPrayers/Blessing: Canon HawkeyMusic: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records).This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.Dame Cressida Dick's reading was recorded in May.

Jun 7, 202018 min

Abbeycast: Come Holy Spirit – a podcast for Pentecost

A special ecumenical episode bringing Christian leaders together to celebrate Pentecost.A 15-minute service of prayers, reading, address, music and blessing recorded this week on the Cosmati pavement – a 750-year old pavement in front of the High Altar where coronations have taken place for hundreds of years.Introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David HoyleAddress by The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon TheologianReader: Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great BritainPrayers: Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of WestminsterThe Reverend Michaela Youngson, Chair of the London District of the Methodist ChurchIntroduction: The DeanReading: John 20: 19-23 Archbishop NikitasAddress: Canon HawkeyPrayer: Cardinal NicholsAnthem: Thomas Tomkins O sing unto the Lord a new song Prayer: The Reverend Michaela YoungsonBlessing: The DeanMusic: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records).This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.

May 31, 202015 min

Abbeycast: O Clap Your Hands – a podcast for Anglican Communion Sunday

A podcast from Westminster Abbey on Anglican Communion Sunday for worshippers everywhere.A 17 minute service of prayers, reading, sermon, music and blessing recorded this week in the north transept where pilgrims and visitors have entered Westminster Abbey for hundreds of years.Introduced by the Reverend Canon Anthony Ball, Canon StewardAddress by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David HoyleReader: The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, The Most Reverend Dr Josiah Idowu-Fearon.Introduction: Canon BallReading: John 17: 1–11 (Archbishop Idowu-Fearon)Address: The DeanAnthem: Ralph Vaughan Williams O Clap your hands Prayers and blessing: Canon BallMusic: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records).This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.

May 24, 202016 min

Abbeycast: Ascension Day

A podcast from Westminster Abbey on Ascension Day for worshippers everywhere.A service recorded this week in the glorious Lady Chapel, Westminster Abbey.Introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David HoyleAddress by the Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon TheologianReader: HRH The Countess of WessexIntroduction: The DeanReading: Luke 24: 44–53 (The Countess of Wessex)Address: Canon HawkeyAnthem: Charles Villiers Stanford, ‘Caelos Ascendit Hodie’, from 3 Motets, Op. 38Prayers and blessing: The DeanMusic: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records).This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.

May 21, 202013 min

Abbeycast: God’s abiding love - a podcast on the Sixth Sunday of Easter

A podcast from Westminster Abbey on the Sixth Sunday of Easter for worshippers everywhere.A twenty-minute service recorded this week in the intimate setting of St Faith’s Chapel, Westminster Abbey, focusing on the Easter gift of God’s abiding love.Introduced by the Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon TheologianAddress by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David HoyleReader: The Bishop of London, the Right Reverend and Right Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBEIntroduction: Canon HawkeyReading: John 14: 15–21 (Bishop Sarah)Address: The DeanAnthem: Edward Elgar, ‘The Spirit of the Lord’, from The Apostles Op. 49Prayers and blessing: Canon HawkeyMusic: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records).This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.

May 17, 202018 min

Abbeycast: 5th Sunday of Easter

A podcast from Westminster Abbey for the fifth Sunday of Easter.Introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David HoyleRecorded in the Florence Nightingale ChapelReader: Victor Funtanares, NHS paediatric nurse and Abbey OblateIntroduction: The DeanGospel Reading (John 14: 1-14): Victor FuntanaresAddress: The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and PrecentorAnthem: Stanford Beati quorum viaPrayers and Blessing: The DeanMusic: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records).This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.

May 10, 202015 min

Abbeycast: 75th anniversary of VE Day

A podcast from Westminster Abbey for the 75th anniversary of VE Day.Introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle.Recorded at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.Readers:General Sir Nicholas Carter GCB, CBE, DSO, Chief of the Defence StaffThe Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon TheologianBarbara Weatherill, VE Day veteranIntroduction: The DeanReading: Psalm 46 (General Sir Nicholas Carter)Gospel Reading: John 15:9-17 (Canon Hawkey)Address: The Dean Reflection: Barbara WeatherillAnthem: Vaughan Williams Lord, thou hast been our refugePrayers: The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and PrecentorBlessing: The DeanHymn: Herbert Howells All my hope on God is foundedMusic: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records).This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.

May 8, 202030 min

Abbeycast: Fourth Sunday of Easter

A podcast from Westminster Abbey on the Fourth Sunday of EasterIntroduced by the Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon TheologianRecorded at the Cloister Entrance, the gate leading to the Abbey’s cloistersAddress by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David HoyleReader: Alan TitchmarshIntroduction: Canon HawkeyReading: John 10: 1-10 (Alan Titchmarsh)Address: The DeanAnthem: Henry Purcell, O God Thou Art My GodPrayers and blessing: Canon HawkeyMusic: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records).This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.

May 3, 202014 min

Abbeycast: An Easter Podcast on ANZAC weekend

A podcast from Westminster Abbey on the Third Sunday of Easter following Anzac Day.Introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle.Recorded before the British Fighting Forces Memorial in Samaria within the Deanery of Westminster Abbey.Address by the Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian. Readers:The Right Hon Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New ZealandHis Excellency the Honourable George Brandis QC, Australian High Commissioner to the United KingdomIntroduction: The DeanReading: ‘Gallipoli Peninsula’ Alistair Te Ariki Campbell (Jacinda Arden)Gospel Reading: Luke 24: 13-35 (George Brandis)Address: Canon HawkeyAnthem: Hubert Parry My soul, there is a countryPrayers and blessing: The DeanMusic: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records).This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.

Apr 26, 202017 min

Reflection on ANZAC Day

An ANZAC Reflection by an Australian in London.Abbey chaplain, The Reverend Jenny Petersen, who is currently in lockdown at the Abbey, explains how it feels to be an Australian in London for ANZAC. She reveals the special way she plans to mark the day when she would usually be attending the Abbey’s ANZAC Day service, and how she thinks ANZAC values can help at this time.Jenny has lived in the UK for 34 years. She was born in Brunswick, Melbourne.#LightUpTheDawn

Apr 24, 20201 min

Abbeycast: Low Sunday

A podcast from Westminster Abbey on Low Sunday introduced by The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian.Address: The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of WestminsterReader: Dr Claire Foster-Gilbert, Director, Westminster Abbey InstituteRecorded in Infirmary Hall, a 14th century space which was once part of the monastic infirmary.Introduction – Canon HawkeyReading – John 20: 19-31 (Dr Claire Foster-Gilbert)Address – The DeanAnthem – William Walton Jubilate DeoPrayers, The Lord’s Prayer and Blessing – Canon Hawkey Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records).

Apr 19, 202014 min

Abbeycast: Easter Day

A podcast from Westminster Abbey on Easter Day introduced by The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, with a reading by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.Address: The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon TheologianReader: His Royal Highness The Prince of WalesRecorded in St Catherine’s Chapel Garden, Little Cloister – a small garden within the ruins of the 12th century St Catherine's chapel.Introduction – The DeanReading – John 20: 1-18 (HRH The Prince of Wales)Address – Canon HawkeyAnthem – William Byrd Christ rising again from the deadPrayers, The Lord’s Prayer and Blessing – The DeanHymn – Thine be the glory, risen, conquering SonMusic: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records).This podcast was recorded by members of the Westminster Abbey community who are currently in self-isolation in the Abbey precincts. Social distancing was observed.

Apr 12, 202021 min

Abbeycast: Holy Saturday

A podcast from Westminster Abbey on Holy Saturday introduced by The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian.Address: The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of WestminsterReader: Carol HawkeyRecorded in College Garden, a garden which has been in cultivation for over 900 years. Introduction – Canon HawkeyReading –John 19: 38-42Address – The DeanAnthem – William Byrd Civitas sancti tuiPrayers, The Lord’s Prayer and Concluding Prayer – Canon Hawkey Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records).This podcast was recorded by members of the Westminster Abbey community who are currently in self-isolation in the Abbey precincts. Social distancing was observed.

Apr 11, 202013 min

Abbeycast: Good Friday

A podcast from Westminster Abbey for Good Friday introduced by The Reverend Canon Anthony Ball, Canon Steward.Address: The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of WestminsterReader: The Reverend Canon Jane Sinclair, Canon of Westminster and Rector of St Margaret's ChurchRecorded in College Garden within the walls of the Abbey, at the crucifix by the Italian sculptor, Enzo Plazzotta.Introduction – Canon BallReading – Matthew 27: 32-50Address – The DeanAnthem – John Blow Salvator MundiPrayers and The Lord’s Prayer – Canon BallOrlando Gibbons Drop, drop slow tearsConcluding prayer – Canon Ball Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records).This podcast was recorded by members of the Westminster Abbey community who are currently in self-isolation in the Abbey precincts. Social distancing was observed.

Apr 10, 202016 min

Abbeycast: Maundy Thursday

A podcast from Westminster Abbey on Maundy Thursday introduced by The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian.Address: The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and SacristReader: Carol HawkeyRecorded in the East Cloister where the Abbot would perform a Maundy rite before the Reformation.Introduction – Canon HawkeyReading – John 13: 3-14Address – The Reverend Mark BirchAnthem – Christopher Tye Give almes of thy goodsPrayers, The Lord’s Prayer and Blessing – Canon HawkeyMusic: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records).This podcast was recorded by members of the Westminster Abbey community who are currently in self-isolation in the Abbey precincts. Social distancing was observed.

Apr 9, 202013 min

Abbeycast: Palm Sunday

A podcast from Westminster Abbey on Palm Sunday introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle. Recorded in front of the Abbey’s Great West Door, above which stand statues commemorating ten modern martyrs – Christians who gave up their lives during the twentieth century.Address: The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon TheologianReader: The Reverend Jenny Petersen, Minor Canon and Chaplain Introduction – The DeanReading – Luke 19: 28-40 Address – Canon HawkeyAnthem – Philip Moore Prayers in time of distress (from Three Prayers of Dietrich Bonhoeffer)Prayers, The Lord’s Prayer and Blessing – The Dean Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records).This podcast was recorded by members of the Westminster Abbey community who are currently in self-isolation in the Abbey precincts. Social distancing was observed.

Apr 5, 202014 min

Abbeycast: Passion Sunday

A podcast from Westminster Abbey on Passion Sunday introduced by The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Sacrist. Recorded in the Cloisters of Westminster Abbey. Address: The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of WestminsterReader: Megan Huntly Introduction – The Reverend Mark BirchReading – John 11: 17-44 (Megan Huntly) Address – The DeanAnthem – Henry Purcell Hear my Prayer Prayers, Lord’s Prayer and Blessing – The Reverend Mark Birch Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded by members of the Westminster Abbey community who are currently in self-isolation in the Abbey precincts. Social distancing was observed, and the podcast was compiled remotely by Abbey staff.

Mar 29, 202013 min

Abbeycast: The Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary

A podcast from Westminster Abbey on The Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary, 2020, introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle. Recorded at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pew, Westminster Abbey Introduced by The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Address from The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Reader: Carol Hawkey Introduction – The Dean Reading – Luke 1: 26-38 (Carol Hawkey) Address – Canon Hawkey Anthem – Orlando Gibbons See, see the Word is Incarnate Prayers, Lord’s Prayer and Blessing – The Dean Music: ‘See, see, the Word is incarnate’ composed by Orlando Gibbons, text by Bishop Godfrey Goodman, performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded by members of the Westminster Abbey community who are currently in self-isolation in the Abbey precincts. All personnel practiced social distancing during the making of this podcast.

Mar 25, 202016 min

Charles Gore Memorial Lecture 2020: A Theology of Hope for the 21st Century

The Charles Gore Memorial Lecture 2020 given by Professor Jürgen Moltmann, Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology, University of Tübingen. Chair: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey, Canon of Westminster.Part of Westminster Abbey Institute's 'Hope' season.A transcript of this talk can be found at: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/charles-gore-memorial-lectures/charles-gore-lecture-2020

Mar 16, 20201h 14m

Hope in Society

Lecture given by Dame Barbara Stocking, President of Murray Edwards College, Cambridge, at Westminster Abbey on 25th February 2020. Introduced by Baroness D’Souza.Part of Westminster Abbey Institute's 'Hope' season.

Mar 4, 20201h 0m

History Masterclass - Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots

Renowned historian Dr John Guy’s lecture on Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots. He discusses these two anointed queens who never met in life yet they lie buried at Westminster Abbey just a few metres from one another in the stunning Lady Chapel, built by Henry Tudor.This lecture was recorded at Westminster Abbey’s annual History Masterclass event on 22nd January 2020.

Feb 3, 20201h 26m

Sermon given at Sung Eucharist on the Epiphany of Our Lord

Sermon given at Sung Eucharist on the Epiphany of Our Lord by The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Jan 7, 20208 min

Sermon given on Christmas Day 2019

Sermon given on Christmas Day 2019 by The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Jan 6, 202011 min

Sermon given at Midnight Mass, Christmas 2019

Sermon given at Midnight Mass, Christmas 2019, by The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Dean of Westminster

Jan 6, 20209 min

Sermon given by the Archbishop of Canterbury

Sermon given by The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, at the Metropolitan Police Carol Service, 17th December 2019

Dec 18, 201911 min

Address given at the Sir Donald Gosling service

Address given by The Reverend Canon Roger Royle at A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of Vice Admiral Sir Donald Gosling KCVO RNR

Dec 11, 201912 min

Symposium: Art as Public Service

Speakers: Ben Quash, John Gilhooly and Marina Warner Chair: Paul Baumann – Receiver General, Westminster AbbeyBen Quash is Professor of Christianity and the Arts at King's College, London where he runs the MA in Christianity and the Arts in association with the National Gallery, London.John Gilhooly has been Artistic and Executive Director of Wigmore Hall, London since 2005 and Chairman of the Royal Philharmonic Society since 2010.Marina Warner is a writer of fiction, criticism and history; her works include novels, short stories and studies of art, myths, symbols and fairy tales.Part of Art, Imagination and Public Service, Westminster Abbey Institute's 2019 autumn programme.

Dec 9, 20191h 13m

The Bishop of London's Address at the St Cecilia service, 2019

Address given the Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullaly DBE, Bishop of London, at a service to Mark the Festival of St Cecilia, 2019

Nov 21, 201910 min

Ruling from the Heart: the poet and the cabinet minister

Speaker: Micheal O’Siadhail Chair and interlocutor: Lord BlunkettMicheal O’Siadhail is a poet who has published sixteen collections of poetry, the latest The Five Quintets. He has been a lecturer at Trinity College Dublin and a professor at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies.Lord Blunkett was MP for Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough for 28 years until 2015, and served as Education and Employment Secretary, Home Secretary and Work and Pensions Secretary in Tony Blair's Cabinet. He was awarded a peerage in 2015.Part of Art, Imagination and Public Service, Westminster Abbey Institute’s 2019 autumn programme.

Nov 21, 20191h 15m

Sermon given by David Hoyle at his installation as Dean of Westminster

Sermon given at Evensong with the Installation of Dr David Michael Hoyle as Dean of the Collegiate Church of St Peter in Westminster, Westminster Abbey, 16th November 2019. A transcript is available at: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-sermons/dean-installation

Nov 18, 201913 min

Bureaucracy should be beautiful: the musician and the permanent secretary

Speaker: James O'Donnell Chair and interlocutor: Clare MoriartyJames O’Donnell is Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey. Internationally recognised as a conductor and organ recitalist, he has performed all over the world and appeared in the BBC Proms and at many other festivals. As soloist and director James has worked with many of Britain's leading ensembles. He is Music Director of St James' Baroque and appears regularly with the BBC Singers. He is Visiting Professor of Organ and of Choral Conducting at the Royal Academy of Music and was President of the Royal College of Organists from 2011–2013.Clare Moriarty is Permanent Secretary for the Department for Exiting the European Union. Previous roles include Permanent Secretary for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Director General, Rail Executive in the Department for Transport; and Constitutional Director, Ministry of Justice.Part of Art, Imagination and Public Service, Westminster Abbey Institute's 2019 autumn programme.

Nov 13, 20191h 3m

Envisioning Justice: the painter and the judge

Speaker: Hughie O'DonoghueChair and interlocutor: Baroness HaleHughie O'Donoghue is a British painter and Royal Academician whose works explore themes of universal human experience. His paintings, often on an epic scale, meditate on ideas of truth and the relationship between memory and identity.Baroness Hale is President of the Supreme Court. In 2009 she became the first woman Justice of the Supreme Court after a varied career as an academic lawyer, law reformer and judge.Part of Art, Imagination and Public Service, Westminster Abbey Institute's 2019 autumn programme.

Nov 6, 20191h 16m

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on All Saints' Day 2019

Given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Nov 5, 20199 min

Sermon given at the London Mayors Evensong 2019

Sermon given at the London Mayors Evensong by The Right Reverend Peter Hill, Bishop of Barking

Oct 22, 201914 min

Sermon given at the Dedication Festival Sung Eucharist

Sermon given at the Dedication Festival Sung Eucharist by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Oct 22, 201912 min

The Archbishop of Canterbury's sermon at Edwardtide Festival Sung Eucharist

Sermon given at Edwardtide Festival Sung Eucharist by His Grace The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby

Oct 22, 201911 min

One People Oration 2019: Faith at the Heart of Nations? Reflections on the future of church and state

One People Oration 2019 - Faith at the Heart of Nations? Reflections on the future of church and state, given by The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr John Hall.Read a transcript of this lecture on Westminster Abbey's website.

Oct 22, 20191h 9m

Celebrating the re-building of Westminster Abbey 1269 in the presence of HM The Queen

Sermon: Celebrating the re-building of Westminster Abbey 1269 in the presence of HM The Queen, given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster

Oct 15, 201910 min

Sermon given at the Evensong on The Translation of St Edward the Confessor, 2019

Sermon given at the Evensong on The Translation of St Edward the Confessor, 2019, by The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Oct 14, 201910 min

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on The Translation of St Edward the Confessor

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on The Translation of St Edward the Confessor by The Reverend Professor Sarah Foot Canon, Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, and Regius Professor of Ecclesiastical History, Oxford University

Oct 14, 201916 min

Sermon given by the Bishop of London at the Judges Services 2019

Sermon given by the Bishop of London at the Judges Services 2019

Oct 1, 201910 min

Address given at A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday 2019

Address given by Venerable (Air Vice-Marshal) John Ellis, Chaplain-in-Chief of the Royal Air Force, at A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday 2019

Sep 16, 20197 min

Address given by Sir John Major at the Paddy Ashdown Service

Address given by Sir John Major at A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of the Right Honourable The Lord Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon GCMG, CH, KBE#paddyashdown #liberaldemocrats #libdems #westminsterabbey

Sep 10, 201911 min

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist of St Peter

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist of St Peter, Westminster Abbey, 28th June 2019

Jul 1, 201912 min

Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Corpus Christi

Sermon given by The Reverend Mark Birch at the Sung Eucharist on Corpus Christi at Westminster Abbey, 21st June 2019

Jun 21, 20196 min

Address given by Lord O'Donnell at the Lord Heywood service

Address given by The Right Honourable The Lord O’Donnell GCB at A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of Jeremy, Lord Heywood of Whitehall GCB CVO

Jun 21, 20195 min