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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
Sunday 14 December 3pm
Come and be part of this reflective service of music and readings for all who find this time of year difficult. An opportunity to come together and address the sadness, pain of loss and even anger that can be felt during the Christmas season.
These stained glass paintings explore Mary’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth, drawing from the first chapter of Luke. In this encounter, Elizabeth—elderly and pregnant with John the Baptist—embodies the assurance that “with God nothing shall be impossible.”
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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The Revd Dr Ivan Khovacs reflects on the challenges of finding hope and seasonal cheer amid widespread suffering, injustice, and climate anxiety, emphasizing Advent as a space for reflection.
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On Sunday 19 November, Sunday Worship on Radio 4 was led by Lucy, Ayla, Toks, David and the preacher is Dr Rowan Williams. The service marked the 60th anniversary of 22nd November 1963, the day when CS Lewis, John F Kennedy and Aldous Huxley all died. The service reflected on the ideas they offered and the stories they told, and includes prayers for the world today.
Alison Beck shares her personal journey of experiencing partial deafness, emphasizing the importance of recognizing hidden disabilities and advocating for inclusivity in churches.
‘Pearl of Pomegranate’: An Interview on Art and Faith with Anusheh Zia for Interfaith Week.
Listen to Lucy’s ‘Thought for the Day’ on BBC Radio 4 which was broadcast on Tuesday 14 November 2023, in which she reflects on leadership.
A pack of 8 cards £10, includes a donation to St James’s ‘Christmas for All’ appeal.
Lucy Winkett introduces the Changemakers Programme, an initiative aimed at nurturing young leaders from diverse sectors to drive positive social change, rooted in the church’s values, while highlighting the programme’s core objectives and its launch event featuring prominent speakers.
Listen to Lucy’s ‘Thought for the Day’ on BBC Radio 4 which was broadcast on Tuesday 7 November 2023, in which she reflects on the Covid enquiry.
