St James’s congregation is on the move: you’re invited to make a pilgrimage together. From early in 2027, into 2028, those of us who usually come to church at St James’s in Piccadilly will be gathering at 11am every Sunday at St Pancras Euston Road.  This is because St James’s building will be temporarily closed for restoration and refurbishment as part of the ‘Wren Project’.

Making this pilgrimage, a journey with a purpose, away from our physical ‘home’ means that we’ll be breaking bread at the Eucharist in a different place for a while, gathering around a different altar, but saying the same words; we are all one body because we all share in one bread.  And as pilgrims, we have an opportunity to travel together with a sense of adventure, growing and deepening in our faith.  Over the coming months, we’ll be discussing the meaning and process of all this together, so do come along to any of the gatherings under the Pilgrim banner and have your say!  Speaking personally, I know that setting out on a pilgrimage is always a mixed time; of trepidation, uncertainty, excitement and curiosity; I’m so thankful for the opportunity to travel as part of this church at this time of transformation and adventure. One of the blessings we often use at our services is that we will ‘walk with the saints in faith and truth and gentleness.’ Let’s do this together, with St James, the pilgrim saint, as our guide. Come with us: we can’t be St James’s without you.

The Revd Lucy Winkett