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'If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you.' Romans 8:11

'If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you.'
Romans 8:11
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'So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.' Colossians 3: 1

'So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.'

Colossians 3: 1
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'The great globe itself' - The Tempest (IV, 1) The Cosmati Pavement, in front of the Abbey's High Altar, was made by Italian craftsmen in 1268. The central stone represents the world and includes the colours representing fire, air, water and earth. #ShakespeareSunday

'The great globe itself'
- The Tempest (IV, 1)

The Cosmati Pavement, in front of the Abbey's High Altar, was made by Italian craftsmen in 1268. The central stone represents the world and includes the colours representing fire, air, water and earth.

#ShakespeareSunday
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'The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will renew you in his love' Zephaniah 3: 17

'The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will renew you in his love'

Zephaniah 3: 17
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Explore our new exhibition Beyond Victory: 80 years of Christian Aid. This photographic exhibition brings eight decades of justice, courage, and compassion to life. Founded in 1945 to support refugees in a war-torn Europe, Christian Aid has since grown into a global force

Explore our new exhibition Beyond Victory: 80 years of Christian Aid. This photographic exhibition brings eight decades of justice, courage, and compassion to life. Founded in 1945 to support refugees in a war-torn Europe, Christian Aid has since grown into a global force
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'At the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father' Philippians 2: 10-11

'At the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father'

Philippians 2: 10-11
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King John was crowned at Westminster Abbey #onthisday in 1199. The son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, he became King after his brother Richard I died from an arrow wound and was named his successor. King John is famously known for sealing Magna Carta, a response to the

King John was crowned at Westminster Abbey #onthisday in 1199. The son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, he became King after his brother Richard I died from an arrow wound and was named his successor.

King John is famously known for sealing Magna Carta, a response to the
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This #TudorTuesday, we explore the life of Frances Brandon, Duchess of Suffolk. Frances was the daughter of Charles Brandon, a close friend of Henry VIII, and his wife, Mary Tudor, who was Henry VIII's sister. She was the mother of the 'nine-day Queen' Lady Jane Grey. After her

This #TudorTuesday, we explore the life of Frances Brandon, Duchess of Suffolk. Frances was the daughter of Charles Brandon, a close friend of Henry VIII, and his wife, Mary Tudor, who was Henry VIII's sister. She was the mother of the 'nine-day Queen' Lady Jane Grey. After her
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On Tuesday 3 June, join us in the beautiful setting of Westminster Abbey for an evening with award winning author and journalist Sir Max Hastings. Surrounded by poignant memorials to those who died in the two World Wars - including the Grave of the Unknown Warrior - Sir Max will

On Tuesday 3 June, join us in the beautiful setting of Westminster Abbey for an evening with award winning author and journalist Sir Max Hastings.

Surrounded by poignant memorials to those who died in the two World Wars - including the Grave of the Unknown Warrior - Sir Max will
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'Hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.' Romans 5:5

'Hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.'

Romans 5:5
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On 17 June at 7:00pm, listen to the ethereal voices of Choir of Westminster Abbey who are joined by Britten Sinfonia for a performance of Mozart’s Mass in C Minor. Members of the Abbey Choir, soprano Ailish Tynan and mezzo soprano Katie Coventry sing the solo parts in this glorious missa

On 17 June at 7:00pm, listen to the ethereal voices of <a href="/WAbbeyChoir/">Choir of Westminster Abbey</a> who are joined by Britten Sinfonia for a performance of Mozart’s Mass in C Minor. Members of the Abbey Choir, soprano Ailish Tynan and mezzo soprano Katie Coventry sing the solo parts in this glorious missa
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Immerse yourself in an evening of hands-on crafts, fascinating stories and swing dance at our Late event next Wednesday 4th June, 5.30-8.30pm. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to explore the Abbey after hours this summer with drop-in activities all evening to enjoy, as part

Immerse yourself in an evening of hands-on crafts, fascinating stories and swing dance at our Late event next Wednesday 4th June, 5.30-8.30pm. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to explore the Abbey after hours this summer with drop-in activities all evening to enjoy, as part
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'Hail the day that sees him rise' Today is #AscensionDay, when we celebrate Christ's Ascension into Heaven, forty days after Easter. Everyone is welcome to join us for Sung Eucharist at 5pm (BST), either in the Abbey or via our livestream. The service will be sung by

'Hail the day that sees him rise'

Today is #AscensionDay, when we celebrate Christ's Ascension into Heaven, forty days after Easter.

Everyone is welcome to join us for Sung Eucharist at 5pm (BST), either in the Abbey or via our livestream. The service will be sung by
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'While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and they were continually in the temple blessing God' Luke 24: 51-53 #AscensionDay

'While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and they were continually in the temple blessing God'
Luke 24: 51-53

#AscensionDay
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Take a peek... We love this view of the Abbey quire stalls, seen from the Chapel of St Edward the Confessor. Music is integral to life here, and the stalls are where our Choir sing our choral services, continuing a tradition dating back to the plainsong chanted by the monks of

Take a peek...

We love this view of the Abbey quire stalls, seen from the Chapel of St Edward the Confessor.

Music is integral to life here, and the stalls are where our Choir sing our choral services, continuing a tradition dating back to the plainsong chanted by the monks of
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We'll be welcoming Federico Andreoni from St John the Evangelist, Montreal, to the Abbey at 5pm on Sunday, when he'll be giving an organ recital of music by Bach, Duruflé, Alain and Veirne. Entry is free and everyone is welcome: westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/…

We'll be welcoming Federico Andreoni from St John the Evangelist, Montreal, to the Abbey at 5pm on Sunday, when he'll be giving an organ recital of music by Bach, Duruflé, Alain and Veirne.

Entry is free and everyone is welcome: westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/…
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Margaret Beaufort was born #onthisday in 1443. The mother of Henry VII, Margaret is also known for her philanthropic work, including the founding of two colleges at Cambridge – Christ's and St John's – and of Chairs of Divinity at both Oxford and Cambridge. Margaret was also the

Margaret Beaufort was born #onthisday in 1443. The mother of Henry VII, Margaret is also known for her philanthropic work, including the founding of two colleges at Cambridge – Christ's and St John's – and of Chairs of Divinity at both Oxford and Cambridge.

Margaret was also the
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On Tuesday 3 June, join us in the beautiful setting of Westminster Abbey for an evening with award winning author and journalist Sir Max Hastings. Surrounded by poignant memorials to those who died in the two World Wars - including the Grave of the Unknown Warrior - Sir Max will

On Tuesday 3 June, join us in the beautiful setting of Westminster Abbey for an evening with award winning author and journalist Sir Max Hastings.

Surrounded by poignant memorials to those who died in the two World Wars - including the Grave of the Unknown Warrior - Sir Max will
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'Restore us again, O God of our salvation... Show us your steadfast love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation.' Psalm 85: 4, 7

'Restore us again, O God of our salvation... Show us your steadfast love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation.'

Psalm 85: 4, 7