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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 6pm
A delightful selection of festive favourites by candlelight, performed by The Piccadilly Sinfonietta in a heartwarming post-Christmas concert.
Celebrate the magic of the season in the week after Christmas with an unforgettable evening of music, featuring a dazzling programme of festive favourites performed by the exceptional musicians of The Piccadilly Sinfonietta. Set against the enchanting backdrop of St James’ Church, Piccadilly, lit by the warm glow of candlelight, this concert promises a heartwarming and elegant escape into the spirit of the holidays.
“Stunning” — Classic FM
Featuring: The Piccadilly Sinfonietta and special guests
Programme: Winter Wonderland – Bernard O Holy Night – Adam Let It Snow – Styne Chesnuts Roasting on an Open Fire – Wells and Tormé Walking in The Air from The Snowman Tchaikovsky – Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Skaters Waltz – Emile Waldteufel
About The Piccadilly Sinfonietta: Founded in 2017 by concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, The Piccadilly Sinfonietta has rapidly established itself as a fixture on the UK classical scene, delivering over 200 performances annually in some of the country’s most prestigious venues. The ensemble showcases a hand-picked selection of the UK’s finest classical musicians and collaborates exclusively with top-tier virtuoso soloists. Their repertoire focuses on the brilliance and beauty of baroque, classical, and early romantic concertos.
