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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
Sunday 14 December 3pm
Come and be part of this reflective service of music and readings for all who find this time of year difficult. An opportunity to come together and address the sadness, pain of loss and even anger that can be felt during the Christmas season.
These stained glass paintings explore Mary’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth, drawing from the first chapter of Luke. In this encounter, Elizabeth—elderly and pregnant with John the Baptist—embodies the assurance that “with God nothing shall be impossible.”
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.
From 2–9 December, any donation you choose to make will be doubled through The Big Give.
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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Wednesday 24 September 1.10pm
Chinese classical guitarist Yuting Wu made her first guitar solo recital in the Wuxi Grand Theatre in 2015.
Online streaming
This concert will be streamed live on our YouTube channel at 1:10pm.
Support our Creative Programme
Whether £5 or any amount you’re able to give. Donations can be made in cash in the basket on your way out, or by tap donation at the machines at our exits. Your generosity helps support our cultural events and charitable services. Thank you.
Free admission | Donations welcome
Programme
Agustin Barrios Mangore:
Vals Op.8 No.4
Un Sueño en la Floresta
William Walton: Five Bagatelles
J. S Bach: Sonata No. 2, BWV 1003: Andante
Barrios Augustin Barrios Mangore: Pepita
St James’s is grateful for the generous support of Rolex for this music programme.
Artist bio
She has then performed at some of Europe’s and China’s leading concert halls and guitar festivals. Yuting is currently studying at the Royal College of Music, London for a Master of Performance with Gary Ryan and Chris Stell after completing her bachelor degree at the same college.
She has appeared as a soloist at many venues such as St Mary le Strand, St Mary Abbots Church, He Luting Concert hall, Victoria and Albert Museum, St. Saviour’s Church, Austrian Cultrual Forum, St John’s Smith Square. Yuting has also been selected to perform at the RCM’s lunchtime concert series in the Amaryllis Fleming Concert hall, RCM museum and Britten Theatre. She has given performances in some guitar festivals.
In 2023 Yuting was selected to take part in the Volterra Project, summer guitar institute leading by acclaimed classical guitarist Antigoni Goni and performed in the gala concert and gained high praise. Yuting has also been invited to take part in the RCS big guitar weekend and RCM guitar festival. Yuting has won the first prize at Shanghai Donggong Guitar Competition and Hummingbird Music Awards in China Youth Music Competition in 2019. She also won the London Young Musician Award in 2025.
