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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
Thursday 22 May 7pm
The Sixteen and the Genesis Foundation present the world premiere performances of three new works by Lucy Walker, Millicent B James and Ninfea Cruttwell-Reade.
World cuisine, served fresh – Every weekday lunchtime
From local and traditional specialities, to international delights, our market proudly showcases a distinct selection of the capital’s small businesses offering the finest street food.
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 aspire to be a home where everyone can belong. We’re known locally and globally for our unique history and beauty, as well as faith in action, creativity and the arts, and a commitment to social and environmental justice.
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.
The work of St James’s, it costs us £5,000 per day to enable us to keep our doors open to all who 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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Quobna Ottobah Cugoano was a prominent African abolitionist and writer in the late 18th century. Born around 1757 in what is now Ghana, he was kidnapped and sold into slavery as a young boy. He was eventually transported to the Caribbean and later brought to England, where he gained his freedom.
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Ray Crocker, St James’s congregation historian, shares some of the history of the organ including its royal origins.
The son of a prominent priest, and almost certainly intended for the Anglican ministry himself, Christopher Wren grew up within the Church. In his long and distinguished career, he built many places of worship – including St James’s Piccadilly, which he argued should serve as a model for other churches.
Lucy reflects on this week’s events: Pride London, ordinations and the General Election.
David Loyn examines the ethical challenges St James’s Church faces in fundraising for the Wren Project, reflecting on historical and biblical perspectives on wealth and community.
Elijah Kinne reflects on the exhaustion and emotional dichotomies of Pride Month, emphasising the need to balance celebration and rest, and draws a parallel to the biblical story of Mary and Martha to highlight the importance of holding space for both action and presence in our lives.
Wardrobe, St James’s clothing donation service, runs alongside our Sunday Breakfast food outreach service for individuals experiencing homelessness or living on low incomes.
Max reflects on the need to recognise and elevate the creative potential of our International Community as foundational in advocating for change.
