Sherborne Abbey

Sung by the Abbey Choir  

Holy Week begins with an evening of readings and music, offering a reflective space to enter into the story of this sacred week. Through scripture and carefully chosen music, this service invites us to pause, listen and begin the journey towards Easter in a spirit of quiet contemplation. All are warmly welcome.

On Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week, we gather for Compline, a simple and peaceful service marking the close of the day. This said service offers a time of stillness, prayer and reflection in the midst of Holy Week, helping us to slow down and prepare for the days ahead. All are welcome to join...

On Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week, we gather for Compline, a simple and peaceful service marking the close of the day. This said service offers a time of stillness, prayer and reflection in the midst of Holy Week, helping us to slow down and prepare for the days ahead. All are welcome to join...

Join us at midday on Maundy Thursday for the Holy Eucharist, as we remember the events of the Last Supper and the beginning of the Easter Triduum. This service offers a moment to reflect on Christ’s commandment to love and serve one another. All are welcome.

On the evening of Maundy Thursday, we gather to remember the Last Supper, including the symbolic washing of the feet, recalling Christ’s example of humility and service. The service continues with a Vigil, followed by The Watch at the Altar of Repose, offering a time of quiet prayer and reflection as we enter into the...

Good Friday Three Hour service   12noon: Readings & Reflection At noon on Good Friday, we gather for a service of readings and reflection, marking the beginning of this most solemn day. This is a time to pause, reflect and enter more deeply into the story of Christ’s passion. 1.00 pm The Good Friday Liturgy...

The Easter Liturgy begins in darkness and leads us into light, marking the transition from Holy Saturday into the joy of Easter. Through fire, candlelight, scripture and song, we celebrate the resurrection of Christ and the hope of new life. Sung by the Abbey Choir Anthem The Easter Anthems Parisian Tone Hymns 124, 105 (ii),...