St Matthew's Westminster
Sung Compline
Compline is one of the simplest and most beautiful services in the Church of England’s tradition. The word itself comes from the Latin completorium, meaning “completion,” because it’s a short act of worship at the very end of the day. It’s quiet, reflective, and steeped in prayer — a chance to lay aside the busyness of life and rest in God’s peace before sleep.
Sung Compline takes this stillness and gives it voice. The prayers and psalms are often chanted, and the gentle rhythm of the music helps create a deep sense of calm and focus. You don’t need to worry if you’re not familiar with the words or tunes; the service is designed to carry you along. Simply being present, listening, and letting the music wash over you is a form of prayer in itself.
In many ways, Compline feels like the church breathing out at the end of the day — a final word of praise, trust, and surrender into God’s keeping. Whether you’ve come with questions, burdens, or simply a longing for peace, this is a space to be still, to listen, and to let your soul find rest.
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong is one of the treasures of the Anglican tradition — a service that weaves together scripture, prayer, and beautiful music. It’s rooted in the daily rhythm of Morning and Evening Prayer, drawing on words that Christians have spoken for centuries, yet it’s given a special depth through being sung by the choir.
Unlike a service where you might be expected to join in every word, Evensong is more like an offering: much of the liturgy is sung on behalf of the congregation. That gives you space simply to listen, reflect, and be carried by the music and prayers. You don’t need to know the responses or the psalms by heart; your role is to rest in the stillness, beauty, and sense of the sacred that the service creates.
For many, Choral Evensong feels like a meeting point between heaven and earth — scripture set to music, ancient prayers held in timeless melodies, and a chance to let go of the day and meet God in beauty and silence. Whether you come often or are here for the very first time, this is a space to slow down, breathe, and let the mystery of worship speak to your heart.