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Remembering Ottobah Cugoano

Lucy reflects on the anniversary of the baptism of Quobna Ottobah Cugoano at St James’s in August 1773.

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Thought for the Week – Why do I play tennis?

Sarah reflects on what she gets out of tennis, along with parallels she has found with returning to church after a long absence, and serving on the PCC.

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Thought for the Week – Defend Our Juries

PCC member Jo Hines reflects on the erosion of protest rights and civil liberties in the UK, drawing on historic and recent examples to urge vigilance in defending justice, inclusivity, and the freedoms central to St James’s vision.

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Thought for the week – My top five most memorable church music moments

PCC member and musician Ali Beck shares her story of getting adventurous with church worship music.

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Thought for the Week – How to raise money by making relationships

David Loyn, the PCC representative for Development reflects on the fundraising challenges in the months ahead of a crucial deadline for the Wren Project in November.

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Thought for the Week – Mic On, Soul Engaged

The Revd Lucy Winkett shares a behind-the-scenes look at the challenge and privilege of offering live faith reflections on national radio—and why every Christian could practise having a ‘Thought for the Day’.

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Thought for the Week – Looking Forward and Looking Back

Our departing Head Verger, Chris, reflects on what brought him to St James’s and what it has meant to him over 12 years.

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Tambourines, Terriers, and Transformation

Music Scholar Quito Clothier reflects on his transformative year as a Singing Scholar at St James’s, Piccadilly, from dragging a Boris Bike up the Duke of York steps to singing jazzed-up hymns in chinos—a tuneful, eccentric, and unexpectedly life-affirming adventure.

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