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We offer daily services and a creative programme of talks, events and concerts. We seek to be a welcoming space for people to reflect, create and debate.
Come and celebrate the hope and light that Christmas brings each winter
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. This is a place for everyone who’s wondering about life’s big questions and striving for a better world.
We host a year-round creative programme encompassing music, visual art and spoken word, drawing on St James’s rich cultural history including artists, writers and musicians Mary Beale, Mary Delany, William Blake, Ottobah Cugoano and Leopold Stokowski.
We try to put our faith into action by educating ourselves and speaking out on issues of injustice, especially concerning refugees, asylum, earth and racial justice, and LGBTQ+ issues.
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.
It costs us £3,500 per day to enable us to keep our doors open to all who need us
Your donation will help us restore our garden in Piccadilly as part of The Wren Project, making it possible for us to welcome over 300,000 people from all faiths and walks of life seeking tranquillity and inspiration each year.
St James's Church 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL
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Sun 22 Dec 6pm
Enjoy an outstanding musical evening in the days before Christmas with a selection of Bach’s magnificent Violin Concertos.
St James’s aspires to be a place where all can belong, and where every person’s gifts and identities are welcome and celebrated. We are working to improve the experience at St James’s in the church building and the online community. We have step-free access from the courtyard to the church, and a toilet for disabled people. The courtyard and Redemption Roasters coffee shop are wheelchair accessible.
Programme
Bach - Violin Concerto in A min BWV1041
Bach - Air on a G string
Bach - Violin Concerto in E major BWV1042
Bach - Double violin concerto in D minor BWV1043
Contact info: info@citymusicpromotions.co.uk
Tue 3 Dec 6.30pm
Join us for a spectacular annual fundraising gala concert featuring The Sixteen, St James’s Chamber Orchestra and BBC’s Sophie Raworth.
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Sat 7 Dec 1.10pm
Joyful popular carols for everyone. Sing along with St James’s Music Scholars and brass players.
Saturday 7 December 7.30pm
For one night only, come and join billion-streaming pianist and composer Helen Jane Long performing live with The London String Players.
Sun 8 Dec 3pm
A reflective service of music and readings for all who find this time of year difficult.
Sun 8 Dec 7pm
This wonderous concert will include vocal and instrumental music from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Thursday 12 December 6pm
Enjoy an outstanding festive musical performance in the run-up to Christmas with an unmissable concert by the phenomenally talented Piccadilly Singers
Thursday 12 December 8pm
Renowned British concert pianist, Simon Watterton, will perform an outstanding selection of much-loved piano works, including Beethoven’s masterpiece, The Moonlight Sonata.
Fri 13 Dec 7.30pm
Immerse yourself in the magic of the festive season with New London Singers and their acclaimed music director, Jamie Powe.
Sat 14 Dec 1.10pm
Sat 14 Dec 7.30pm
Vivaldi’s timeless classic, The Four Seasons and works by Corelli, Handel and Adam.
Sun 15 Dec 6pm
Parish carol service with biblical readings, poetry and music from our Lay Singers and Music Scholars.
Sun 15 Dec 8pm
Join St James’s Singers and brass players for a festive concert and enjoy all the familiar carols of the season.
Tue 17 Dec 2.30pm
Join young musicians from the Royal College of Music for joyful carols. The Christmas story will be accompanied by classic favourites, featuring brass fanfares, drums and a choir.
Tues 17 Dec 5.30pm
Tue 17 Dec 8pm
Enjoy an outstanding musical evening in the run-up to Christmas with an unmissable performance by the phenomenally talented Piccadilly Christmas Singers.
Wed 18 Dec 1.10pm
