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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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Relax with friends in St James’s courtyard this summer
Every Thursday 20 July – 31 August from 3.30-6.30pm
suggested donation £5
Where
In the courtyard at 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL between Piccadilly and Jermyn Street, about 200 yards from Piccadilly Circus.
Live music from 5-6.30pm.
Bar opens 3.30pm – come and try St James’s bespoke Pink Gin.
Why not escape the rush and take a little time to refresh your spirits with uplifting jazz, Latin and world sounds before heading home or out for the evening?
20 July – George Crowley Quartet 27 July – The Échappée Quartet (postponed due to train strikes) 3 August – Son Yambu 10 August – Soaphouse Social Club 17 August – Tradicional Cubano 24 August – The Mañana Collective 31 August – The Kakatsitsi Master Drummers
Please donate what you can to support our musicians and cultural programme.
3 August – Son Yambu play authentic Cuban music, the intoxicating fusion of Spanish and African rhythms that gave rise to salsa. They give this irresistible music a contemporary edge, bringing their audiences a truly, sensational, authentic Latin music experience.
10 August – Soaphouse Social Club features a wide array of exciting and emerging musicians from the British Jazz scene. Soaphouse Social Club seamlessly bridges the gap between traditional and modern jazz, a creative outlet for everyone involved, with arrangements and original compositions from many of the band members.
17 August – Tradicional Cubano is deeply rooted in Cuban Traditional music from the 1920’s and 40’s. It’s founder, Jose Zalba-Smith, son of Javier Zalba (former member of Irakere, Cubanismo and the Buena Vista Social Club Orchestra), is strongly committed to continue his father’s legacy.
24 August – Led by Cuban flautist Jose Zalba-Smith, The Mañana Collective is a powerhouse of latin rhythm, playing Cuban and Brazilian music together explosively. A volatile, love-loaded party bag around every corner, full of beans. An unstoppable expression of joy!
31 August – The Kakatsitsi Master Drummers. Smooth & groovy West African drumming from Ghana by the masters of their craft. Kakatsitsi add harmonised signing and expressive dance, resulting in an unforgettable evening of performance.
20 July – George Crowley is a London saxophonist, clarinetist, composer and promoter. Since 2007, Crowley has been a key player in the city’s creative jazz and improv scene.
27 July – The Échappée Quartet bring the cool sounds of early swing music to foot-tappers, head-boppers and finger-clickers alike, capturing the infectious energy of be-bop and gypsy jazz.
