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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
Tuesday 1 September – end of October
Losing Identity explores the silent grief and resilience of women fleeing Ethiopia and Eritrea across the Mediterranean Sea in unsafe, overcrowded boats.
Monday 7 September 1.10pm
Anna Cooper (soprano) and Robert Nicholas (baritone) present Menotti’s opera, The Telephone, directed by Harrison Knights and musical directed by Michael Haslam (pianist).
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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Monday 28 December 8pm
Lose yourself in total immersion of Chopin’s glorious piano masterpieces by candlelight with a complimentary glass of pre-concert champagne reception.
Celebrate the festive season in style with a magical evening of Chopin’s most exquisite piano works, performed by the acclaimed pianist John-Paul Ekins, in the enchanting, candlelit setting of St James’s Church, Piccadilly.
This special Christmas concert offers the perfect escape from the winter rush—an immersive musical experience filled with poetic beauty, virtuosity, and emotional depth. From the haunting serenity of the Nocturnes, to the dazzling energy of the Polonaises, Ballades and Etudes, this beautifully curated programme is a tribute to Chopin’s enduring genius.
To begin your evening in festive fashion, a complimentary champagne reception will be served from 7:40pm, ahead of the 8:00pm performance. With an array of restaurants and bars nearby, it’s the ideal way to start your Christmas weekend in the heart of London.
Featuring: John Paul Ekins (piano)
Programme: Chopin – Étude Op.10/3 in È “Tristesse’ Chopin – Polonaise Op.40/1 in A Chopin – Polonaise Op.40/2 in C Minor Chopin – Étude Op.10/12 “Revolutionary” Chopin – Nocturne Op.27/1 in C# Minor Chopin – Berceuse Op.57 in Db Chopin – Ballade Op.23 in G Minor”
