Regular services

Evensong

This service follows the traditional pattern in The Book of Common Prayer and consists of choral music (psalms, canticles, and anthems) from the rich Anglican musical tradition, scripture readings, and prayers.

The Choir of Westminster Abbey sing at Evensong with congregants seated behind them

When

See the calendar below for upcoming Evensong services.

Where

The Quire. Entry is via the Great West Door.

Evensong times

1st - 7th September 2024
Sunday, 1st September 2024
Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars

Tallis Hear the voice and prayer of thy servants
Byrd and Quinney Responses
Anerio Magnificat octavi toni
Reid Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Palestrina Pater noster

Preacher: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

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Monday, 2nd September 2024
Lucian Tapiedi and the martyrs of Papua New Guinea, 1942
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars

plainsong Lucis Creator optime
plainsong Responses
Sumsion in G
Elgar Seek him that maketh the seven stars

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Tuesday, 3rd September 2024
St Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome, teacher of the faith, 604
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars

plainsong Lucis Creator optime
plainsong Responses
Palestrina Magnificat tertii toni
Quinney Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Victoria Ecce sacerdos magnus

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Thursday, 5th September 2024
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars

plainsong Lucis Creator optime
plainsong Responses
Sheppard First Service
Sheppard I give you a new commandment

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Friday, 6th September 2024
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars; attended by HE The High Commissioner for Eswatini

plainsong Lucis Creator optime
plainsong Responses
Tallis The Short Service
Tallis Laudate Dominum omnes gentes

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Saturday, 7th September 2024
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars

Tallis Hear the voice and prayer of thy servants
Tallis Responses
Moore in A
Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine

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