A Service to celebrate Christian witness in Advent

A Service to celebrate Christian witness in Advent will be held in Westminster Abbey at 11:15 am on Wednesday, 10th December 2025.

The service will rejoice with Christian communities worldwide; celebrating their witness to the promise of Jesus Christ in the Advent season, and praying with them for the coming of his Kingdom of justice and peace. Eminent figures from the worldwide church will take part.

The Abbey doors will open at 9.30am for those wishing to attend. Members of the congregation are asked to be seated by 10:30am at the latest. Please allow time to pass through security. The security level for this service will be high and those attending will need to bring photographic identification (such as a passport or driving licence) matching names submitted via the Eventbrite page where you register for tickets.

Please keep baggage to a minimum. Large baggage will not be accepted at the point of entry to the Abbey, so other planning arrangements separate from the Abbey should be made please beforehand. There is a baggage facility at Victoria Station.

To attend the Service, click on REGISTER above. You may apply for up to four free tickets online. Having done so, click on GENERAL ADMISSION, choose to apply for your tickets giving the information requested, then click on CHECKOUT on the next screen. A link to your ticket (s) will be sent to the email address that you enter and you can print them off ready for the day itself. If you do not have access to a printer, you may take an image on a phone and show that at the point of entry.

FAQs

Do I have to bring my printed ticket(s) to the service? Yes, you will need your ticket (s) and a form of photographic identification on you, such as a passport or driving licence, you will be asked to produce it for admission to the Abbey.

Can I bring a guest? You can apply for up to four tickets in a single order.

How long will the Service last? The Service is due to be completed in approximately 45 minutes.
What are the nearest underground stations? St James's Park and Westminster Underground stations are the nearest.

Dress code

Lounge suit for men and day dress for ladies. Trousers may be worn. Hats for ladies may be worn. You may dress according to your faith but there are no changing facilties at the Abbey.

If I have special needs, can they be accommodated ? There is ramped access at the main doors of the Abbey and all forms of wheelchair can be accommodated. There is a disabled toilet located in the main Abbey toilet block in the Cloisters. The Abbey is equipped with a hearing loop system that covers the whole of the building. The Abbey is also able to provide large print Orders of Service. Taxis would be granted access to drop off outside the church. If you wish to talk through any special needs prior to the service, email special.events@westminster-abbey.org