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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
17 Feb – 5 April | Free
Joke Amusan’s powerful altarpiece and altar covering for Lent express a story of sacred love, prayer and hope in God’s steadfast presence.
Friday 13 March 7pm
Join us for an evening exploring the future of the Church of England through the lens of Young, Queer, Priests.
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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A new permanent artwork commemorating the 250th anniversary of the baptism of Quobna Ottobah Cugoano has been unveiled at St James’s Church, Piccadilly. Cugoano was one of the most prominent abolitionists of 18th century London and a significant but largely forgotten figure in Black British history.
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Lucy Winkett reflects on how Christians can respond in times of despair and grief.
Cornell Jackson reflects on the significance of Black History Month for African Americans, delving into his family’s history, the legacy of slavery, the Great Migration.
To mark Prisons Week, Ayla, St James’s Associate Rector, interviews two colleagues at the coffee shop in the courtyard, Redemption Roasters, who share their stories.
For Black History Month, Ekow Eshun, curator of Cugoano250, explores the life and legacy of Quobna Ottobah Cugoano, an abolitionist and former enslaved individual in the 18th century, shedding light on his complex experiences as a Black person in London and how he used his writings to advocate for the abolition of slavery.
Lia Shimada reflects on her 18-year journey at St James’s, her evolving spiritual path, and the gradual calling to priesthood, while sharing personal experiences of grief, love, and growth within the church community,
Deborah Colvin discusses the Season of Creation, focusing on themes of justice, ecological activism, and the legacy of Quobna Ottobah Cugoano in the context of the church’s role in addressing issues of power, corruption, and environmental crisis.
Robin Campbell, St James’s Food Hospitality Outreach Co-ordinator, talks about our partnership with City Harvest and asks that we give back to them for Harvest Festival.
