Religion & Spirituality
In the gospels, Jesus gathers the disciples around him, and then sends them out to share his mission in the world. His mission is our mission, yet we do not possess it. Rather it can become the narrative which gives shape to our lives. A 22-minute service of prayers, reading, address, music and blessing recorded this week at the North Door, which was originally the grand entrance of the Abbey. Introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Address by The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Reader: The Right Worshipful The Lord Mayor of Westminster and Deputy High Steward of Westminster Abbey, Councillor Jonathan Glanz Introduction: The Dean Reading: Matthew 9: 35–10: 8 The Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Jonathan Glanz Address: Canon Hawkey Anthem: William Walton The Twelve Prayers and Blessing: The Dean Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.