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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
Join St James’s for a Holy Week pilgrimage as we walk the way of the cross together from sorrow to Easter joy. Everyone is welcome at all of our events and services.
Saturday 18 April
The next Walking Boots outing will be a 10 mile circular walk in the Chilterns, starting and finishing in Tring.
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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Your support will help preserve a historic building while strengthening its role as a place of worship, music, hospitality and community.
For over 300 years, St James’s has stood at the heart of London — a place of faith, creativity, and public life.
Today, the building requires significant restoration to protect its future.
The Wren Project will:
Conserve the historic fabric of the church
Renew its musical life, including the organ
Improve access and welcome for all
Revitalise the church garden
Ensure long-term sustainability
With your help, we can secure the future of this unique place.
The Wren Project is a major investment in the future of St James’s Piccadilly.
We are working to raise £24 million through a combination of:
The impact of your gift
Your support will directly contribute to the restoration and renewal of the church.
£500Helps conserve historic features and materials
£5,000Supports essential restoration work
£50,000Contributes to major elements such as the organ or building fabric
All donations, large and small, make a difference.
For more information, please contact Brian Willetts – Director of Development, development@sjp.org.uk or call 020 7734 4511
Donate
Make a one-off or regular gift to support the restoration.
Join the Changemakers Programme
Become part of a dedicated community of supporters helping to shape the future of St James’s Piccadilly.
Members of the Changemakers Programme play a vital role in sustaining the project and its long-term vision.
Major Gifts
Major donors are helping to lead the Wren Project.
If you are interested in making a significant contribution, we would be delighted to speak with you about opportunities to support specific areas of the project.
Corporate Partnerships
Partner with St James’s Piccadilly and support a landmark institution in the heart of London.
Corporate partners play an important role in enabling the Wren Project and its wider mission.
Legacy Giving
Leaving a gift in your will is a powerful way to support the future of St James’s Piccadilly.
Your legacy can help ensure that this historic church continues to serve generations to come.
