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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
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.
The work of St James’s, it costs us £5,000 per day to enable us to keep our doors open to all who 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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Tuesday 25 November 7pm
A wonderful evening of music by composers which have shaped national identities, including Limos Dizdari, Albania’s much loved composer.
Following the success of her acclaimed album The Words of the Candle, the distinguished Albanian-born British concert violinist Alda Dizdari continues her deeply personal journey through the works of great composers. With each piece, she explores not only the composer’s national identity but also her own unique connection to their music.
The second half of the concert brings the oddysey closer to home — a moving celebration of music which embodies the Albanian spirit. Alda will present works by her father, the renowned Albanian composer Limos Dizdari, whose music includes some of the country’s most beloved film soundtracks and songs. Through these works, Alda will tell the story of Albania — its struggles, its resilience, and its enduring spirit.
At the heart of the evening lies The Words of the Candle, the song that gave its name to her previous album. Here, Alda will take the audience even deeper into the music, history, and drama of Albania, revealing a story of survival, tragedy, and hope — a story which resonates far beyond national borders.
This special concert coincides with Albania’s National Day and promises to be an unforgettable evening. It will offer Albanian audiences in the UK a nostalgic journey into their cultural heritage, while introducing British listeners to a rich musical world which remained hidden for more than half a century under communism.
This event is kindly supported by Embassy of Albania in the United Kingdom.
