'Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God all my life long.' Psalm 146: 1-2

Thank you to all the visiting choirs who have sung services here Westminster Abbey over the summer. Our Lay Vicars return to sing from tomorrow, with our first full choir Evensong on Tuesday 10th September #ThankYou

Henry V died #onthisday in 1422. Although he reigned for just nine years, his successes in the Hundred Years' War made England a powerful military force. He is buried in the Abbey and above his tomb is a chantry chapel where prayers were said daily for the king's soul.

'Jesus said: 'Very truly, I tell you, whoever receives one whom I send receives me; and whoever receives me receives him who sent me'' John 13: 20

'Thou know'st that we two went to school together' - Julius Caesar (V, 5)   Sir Isaac Newton is buried in the Abbey, close to a memorial to his tutor Isaac Barrow. Barrow was the first Lucasian professor of mathematics at Cambridge, a position he resigned in favour of Newton.

'You, O Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head' Psalm 3: 3

Today we remember Lucian Tapiedi, who was among 333 Christians who lost their lives in New Guinea during the occupation of the island by Japanese forces in 1942. Tapiedi is one of ten 20th-century martyrs whose statues above the Abbey's Great West Door. westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemor…

Join us in worship as we stream Sung Eucharist live from the Abbey at 11:15am (BST) on Sunday. The service, sung by the Abbey Choir, will mark the second anniversary of HM The King's accession to the throne. Find out more on our website, where you'll also be able to watch the

'Neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord' Romans 8: 39

'I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.' Psalm 9: 1-2

Honoured to host a reception for the incredible Westminster Abbey Company of Ringers at the Lord Mayor’s Parlour. Their dedication and skill enrich our city’s heritage. Thank you for your service to our community! Westminster Abbey #Bellringers

Richard I was crowned in the Abbey #onthisday in 1189. It is the first coronation for which a detailed account exists, with a chronicler describing the ceremony and giving the names of the nobles and clergy who attended. Find out more: westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemor…

Ideally suited for boys aged 6-8, our next Chorister Experience is on Saturday 5th October. It's jam packed with Abbey tours, organ loft visits, tea and football and singing with us for Evensong. More details and how to register here: choirschool.westminster-abbey.org/admissions/cho…

Every October, we celebrate Edward the Confessor, the king and saint whose shrine lies at the heart of the Abbey. Everyone is welcome to join us for the annual pilgrimage to the shrine on Saturday 19 October, and for services throughout Edwardtide. More: westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/…

'God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins' 1 John 4: 9-10

Starting in October, we're beginning a new series of monthly Lunchtime Talks in St Margaret's Church. Everyone is welcome to join us on the second Wednesday of each month for an in-depth exploration of part of the Abbey's history. Booking is open now for the first two events in

'You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy' Psalm 16: 11

Everyone is welcome to join us in the Abbey at 5pm on Sunday for an organ recital by Richard Gowers. Places are free and there's no need to book. You can find out more about our weekly recitals series on our website at: westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/…

Health, Housing and Human Flourishing: Join us at 6:15pm on Tuesday 10 September as Westminster Abbey Institute hosts a panel of distinguished speakers exploring the moral and spiritual task of nurturing human health and wellbeing. To book (free): westminster-abbey.org/abbey-events/l…