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Thought for the New Year

The Revd Lucy Winkett marks the fact that 2025 sees the beginning of work on the transformative Wren Project, emphasising its dual purpose of restoring St James’s Piccadilly’s historic buildings while fostering an inclusive, just society through initiatives like the Changemaker Programme and practical apprenticeships, all rooted in faith and community.

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Thought for the Week – The Passion of Mary and the Birth of Christ

Ayla reflects on Florence Okoye’s side chapel exhibition and images of black women saints past and present.

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Christmas for All Gala Concert 2024

An established firm favourite in the St James’s calendar, this year’s Christmas Gala Concert lived up to its reputation as a hallmark event to launch the Christmas season.

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Thought for the Week – Advent’s Challenge: Love, Justice, and Hope

Lucy Winkett reflects on the profound meaning of Advent and Christmas, emphasising the universal message of hope, love, and light found in the O Antiphons and the birth of Christ as a gift for all humanity.

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The Fragrance of Love

Meredith Ward reflects on the profound warmth and vibrant spirit of St James’s Piccadilly, celebrating its unique crossroads of community, hospitality, and divine love that left a lasting impression on her heart and ministry.

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Thought for the Week – Challenging Ableism: Building a More Inclusive Future

Lucy Savage interviews Jaspal Dhani for Disability History Month, exploring his personal journey, the progress and persistent challenges in disability rights, and the societal shifts needed to foster inclusivity and dismantle ableism in the UK.

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Thought for the Week – From Pews to Pixels

Verger Tomas Hickman reflects on the challenges and innovations of integrating technology at St James, from livestreaming services and utilising hearing loops to implementing creative audiovisual solutions, all aimed at fostering inclusivity and accessibility for both local and global congregations.

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Thought for the Week – From Healing to Liberation

As part of Disability History Month, Audrey reflects on a postcolonial interpretation of the healing stories in the gospels.

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