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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
Mon 13 Oct to Weds 12 Nov
An exhibition of new work by Namibian artist Tuli Mekondjo, part of the Art in the Side Chapel series at St James’s.
Sunday 23 November 7pm
Join your host, Barbara, for an evening of laughter, games, prizes, and festive fun — all in aid of the Christmas for All campaign at St James’s Church, Piccadilly.
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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Saturday 29 November 10.30am
Old friends, long-time collaborators, and two of the UK’s most distinctive musical voices, Robyn Herfellow and Rod Oughton bring their warmth, artistry and shared history to a special interactive performance at the beautiful St James’s Church, Piccadilly.
Relaxed Saturday Live
These concerts are designed to be even more accessible to all. Don’t worry if your kids are prone to sing along and no need to think you need to sit bolt upright throughout when trying out this new live music experience — you’re free to wander in and out as the mood takes you.
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
Having studied together and since travelled the world performing in countless bands and projects, the duo invite you into a morning of music and conversation – intimate, relaxed, and full of the deep connection only years of friendship and creativity can forge.
“[Robyn is a ] Genuinely psychotic musical genius” – Scene Magazine “Drummer Rod Oughton, [one of…] the UK’s most exciting young jazz musicians” – Jazzwise Magazine
St James’s is grateful for the generous support of Rolex for this music programme.
Artist Bio
Robyn Herfellow is a queer, non-binary, multi-disciplinary artist known for their playful and subversive work in music and performance, particularly cabaret. Their work includes solo performances, such as “Body Stocking Legion,” musical comedy, and collaborations, including being Séayoncé’s “man-hating murderous accomplice” Leslie-Ann. Herfellow also does participatory work with Entelechy Arts, co-directing online theatre for older adults, and has a regular newsletter, “Herf-Hello Monthly”.
Rod Oughton is an English drummer, composer and educator, currently based in London. He is a prolific bandleader, currently leading Tomorrow’s New Quartet, Imperfect Bread, OK Aurora, and Sargento Pimienta. His compositions have been heard on Jazz FM and BBC Radio 3, and as of August 2025 have been streamed over 1.1 million times across all platforms. His album ‘All Together Now’ was named Editor’s Choice by Jazzwise Magazine and his most recent project featured a collaboration between Tomorrow’s New Quartet and world renowned saxophonist Ben van Gelder, as they embarked on a ten date tour of the UK and Ireland.
