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We offer daily services and a cultural programme of talks, events and concerts. We seek to be a welcoming space for people to reflect, create and debate
Tuesday 1 September – end of October
Losing Identity explores the silent grief and resilience of women fleeing Ethiopia and Eritrea across the Mediterranean Sea in unsafe, overcrowded boats.
The Sunday Forum is an open online group, that runs parallel to the coffee after the service, from 12.30pm to 1pm on a Sunday, open to all.
St James’s hosts inclusive services and a cultural programme. We seek to be a welcoming space for people to reflect, create and debate.
St James’s is a place to explore, reflect, pray, and support all who are in need. We are a Church of England parish in the Anglican Communion.
We host a year-round creative programme encompassing music, visual art and spoken word.
We offer hospitality to people going through homelessness and speak out on issues of injustice, especially concerning refugees, asylum, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ issues.
St James’s strives to advocate for earth justice and to develop deeper connections with nature.
We aim to be a place where you can belong. We have a unique history, and the beauty of our building is widely known. Our community commits to faith in action: social and environmental justice; creativity. and the arts
We strive to be a Eucharist-centred, diverse and inclusive Christian community promoting life in abundance, wellbeing and dignity for all.
St James’s Piccadilly has been at the heart of its community since 1684. We invite you to play your part in securing this historic place for generations to come.
It costs £5,000 each day to keep the doors of St James’s open to all who already need us.
A reimagined St James’s realised. A redesigned garden, courtyard and new building capacity—all fully accessible— will provide beautiful spaces for all as well as improving our environmental performance.
Whether shooting a blockbuster TV series or creating a unique corporate event, every hire at St James’s helps our works within the community.
St James's Church 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL
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Saturday 19 September
Join us for an 8-mile hike through woodlands, fields, a nature reserve and Magpie Bottom valley in the North Downs area around the pleasant villages of Shoreham and Otford in Kent.
Upcoming dates for your diary
19 September
A walk led by Ruth and Justin
17 October
A walk led by Jen
The walk starts from Knockholt station on the Charing Cross/London Bridge line to Sevenoaks and finishes at Otford station with trains back to London Bridge/Charing Cross. Please note that there are two steep hills and several lesser ones and so some people might want to bring walking poles and, as always, suitable footwear is recommended.
We will go on the 9.10 Sevenoaks train from London Bridge (9.01 from Charing Cross) which arrives at Knockholt at 9.50. We will meet at London Bridge station at 9.00 near platform 6. There are no toilets at Knockholt station and so you might wish to use the toilets at London Bridge/Charing Cross before travelling.
Knockholt is in Zone 6 and covered by the Freedom pass. The return journey from Otford is via Swanley. Swanley is in Zone 8 and is also covered by the Freedom Pass and so you will need to buy a ticket from Otford to Swanley if you are using an Oyster card or Freedom Pass. For others, two separate single tickets will be needed Charing Cross/London Bridge to Knockholt and Otford to London Bridge/Charing Cross.
We will have lunch at the Crown pub (https://www.thecrownofshoreham.com/our-menu/ ) in Shoreham and tea/coffee/cakes at the Willow and Bean in Otford at the end of the walk for those in need of refreshments.
Contact Justin if you would like to join this walk: justinblakebrough@gmail.com
The small print
The group works on the same basis as would a group of friends who go out walking together, inviting others to join them.
Everyone taking part does so at their own risk. SJP and the walk leaders assume no responsibility for anyone attending any Walking Boots event. They will not be held responsible for any accident, injury or loss occurring as a result of any Walking Boots event or in connection with travel to such event, however caused. By joining a walk, you indicate that you accept these conditions.Outdoor activities frequently need specialist equipment (boots, waterproofs, etc) and the group does not provide these. You are responsible for assessing your own risk and the suitability of any equipment used. You may want to alert the walk leader to any medical condition that may affect you during the walk. The walk leader may, at their discretion, encourage you not to join the walk if in their opinion you are ill-equipped for the terrain and weather conditions.
We usually visit a pub or café for lunch. You are responsible for alerting the eating establishment to any food allergies you may have. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent etc or guardian.
Dogs are usually welcomed on walks. You are encouraged to check with the leader whether the proposed walk is suitable for dogs.
