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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
17 Feb – 5 April | Free
Joke Amusan’s powerful altarpiece and altar covering for Lent express a story of sacred love, prayer and hope in God’s steadfast presence.
Friday 13 March 7pm
Join us for an evening exploring the future of the Church of England through the lens of Young, Queer, Priests.
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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Friday 13 March 1.10pm
Students of the Royal Academy of Music perform a varied programme exclusively by Harps.
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
Camille Saint-Saëns:Bassoon Sonata Op 168 (Arranged for harp by Natalie Lo) i) Allegro moderato ii) Allegro scherzando iii) Molto adagio- Allegro moderato
Alexander Hillary (bassoon) Natalie Lo (harp)
Joseph Jongen: Danse Lente
Amelie Donovan (flute) Harrison Chau (harp)
Adam Gorb: Assignation (2026 RAM Harp Department Commission)
George Brady (horn) Huw Boucher (harp)
Richard Bissill: The Restless Sea (2026 RAM Harp Department Commission)
Chiara Guijarro Grela (flute) Grace Tushingham (oboe) William Hammond (clarinet) Francesco Di Mateo (bassoon) Annest Davies (harp)
St James’s is grateful for the generous support of Rolex for this music programme.
Artist Bio
Amélie Donovan is an accomplished and versatile flautist, known for her expressive musicianship and wide-ranging stylistic interests encompassing orchestral music, folk, jazz, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Her background in ballet and dance, including lead roles with Woodbury Dance Company, enriches her musical sensitivity and dynamic stage presence. Having graduated with a First-Class Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Amélie is now pursuing a master’s degree at the Royal Academy of Music, further honing her artistry and expertise. Amélie combines a passion for performing at the highest level with a deep commitment to widening access and participation in music.
Presented in association with the Royal Academy of Music
