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Wooden nativity scene in Westminster Abbey: Mary, baby Jesus, Joseph and farm animals

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Attend a service at the Abbey
Visit the Abbey during the festive season
Discover Christmas events and special offerings
Subscribe to our faith newsletter
Explore Advent and Christmas for young people
Find gifts in the Abbey Shop

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Attend a service at the Abbey
Visit the Abbey during the festive season
Discover Christmas events and special offerings
Subscribe to our faith newsletter
Explore Advent and Christmas for young people
Find gifts in the Abbey Shop

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Advent and Christmas

Thank you for celebrating Advent and Christmas with us, whether in person or online. We will announce details of services and events for 2024 later in the year.

You can still listen to our festive reflections.

Reflections

Join us throughout Advent and Christmas for a series of special reflections from the Abbey.

Reflection: First Sunday of Advent

Reflection: First Sunday of Advent

The Reverend Mark Birch considers how God gets involved in the mess and encourages us to face it too.

Reflection: Second Sunday of Advent

Reflection: Second Sunday of Advent

The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, considers the significance of beginnings.

Reflection: Third Sunday of Advent

Reflection: Third Sunday of Advent

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey discusses St Paul’s letter to Philippians with the emphasis on rejoicing.

Reflection: Fourth Sunday of Advent

Reflection: Fourth Sunday of Advent

The Reverend Mark Birch discusses how moments of fear can help us renew trust in God.

Reflection: Christmas Day

Reflection: Christmas Day

The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle thinks about the power of God’s peace.

Reflection: First Sunday of Christmas

Reflection: First Sunday of Christmas

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey looks forward to a new year.

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