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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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Sunday 28 December 6pm
Treat your loved ones to an evening of inspiration and sophisitcation, with a performance of Chopin’s masterpieces and a champagne reception.
Celebrate the festive season in style with a magical evening of Chopin’s most exquisite piano works, performed by the acclaimed pianist Christina Lawrie, in the enchanting, candlelit setting of St James’s Church, Piccadilly.
This special Christmas concert offers the perfect escape from the winter rush—an immersive musical experience filled with poetic beauty, virtuosity, and emotional depth. From the haunting serenity of the Nocturnes, to the dazzling energy of the Scherzos, Waltzes, and Etudes, this beautifully curated programme is a tribute to Chopin’s enduring genius.
To begin your evening in festive fashion, a complimentary champagne reception will be served from 5:40pm, ahead of the 6:00pm performance. With an array of restaurants and bars nearby, it’s the ideal way to start your Christmas weekend in the heart of London.
Featuring Christina Lawrie (piano) Programme Chopin – Ballade No. 3 Chopin – Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor Chopin – Trois Écossaises Chopin – Nocturne in E-flat major Chopin – Nocturne in C-sharp minor Chopin – Waltz in C-sharp minor Chopin – Minute Waltz Chopin – Waltz in E minor (posth.) Chopin – Etude in E major, Op. 10 No. 3 “Tristesse” Chopin – Etude in G-flat major, Op. 10 No. 5 “Black Key” Chopin – Ballade No. 1 About Christina Lawrie
Hailed as a “rising star” by International Piano magazine, Christina Lawrie has earned acclaim for her expressive depth and refined technique. She has appeared live on BBC Radio 3 and Radio Scotland, performed the Grieg Piano Concerto with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and given recitals at leading venues including Wigmore Hall, the Southbank Centre, and Cheltenham Music Festival. Her acclaimed solo recordings feature works by Brahms, Rachmaninov, and Carl Vine, and her performances have taken her across the British Isles—from the Orkney Islands to the Channel Islands. Christina is also one half of the Sutherland Duo, alongside violinist Harriet Mackenzie, with whom she has recorded an album of works by Grieg, Prokofiev, and Tchaikovsky. “Astute intelligence and warmth of spirit.” – Musical Opinion
