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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
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.
The work of St James’s, it costs us £5,000 per day to enable us to keep our doors open to all who 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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Tuesday 16 December 2.30pm
Join young singers and instrumentalists for joyful carols. The Christmas story will be accompanied by classic favourites, featuring brass fanfares, drums and a choir.
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Tuesday 16 December 5.30pm
Wednesday 17 December 1.10pm
Hear the heavens resound as John Rutter’s Angels’ Carol and Mack Wilberg’s jubilant setting of Ding! Dong! Merrily On High bring the song of the angels to life.
Friday 19 December 1.10pm
Step into the stable with John Rutter’s charming Donkey Carol, Kirkpatrick’s beloved Away in a Manger, and audience participation in The Twelve Days of Christmas.
Saturday 20 December 12.30pm
Come and follow the shepherds to Bethlehem with John Rutter’s lively Shepherd’s Pipe Carol and Harrison Knights’ evocative arrangement of How Far Is It To Bethlehem?
Sunday 21 December 6pm
Everyone is welcome for our parish carol service with biblical readings, poetry and music from St James’s Lay Singers and Music Scholars.
Tuesday 23 December 1.10pm
Wednesday 24 December 4pm
Hear the Christmas story and sing carols, accompanied by the St James’s Music Scholars and trumpet fanfares. Families and children are especially welcome at this service.
