Handel’s Messiah at Christmas

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Sun 22 Dec 8pm

Enjoy a candlelit concert in the run-up to Christmas with a selection from Handel’s masterpiece, The Messiah.

  • 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.

  • Featuring
    The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
    Susan Parkes (Soprano) and other operatic soloist to be announced. 

    Programme 

    Handel – A selection of highlights from The Messiah 

    What’s on

    Come and celebrate the hope and light that Christmas brings each winter

    Sunday Eucharist

    Sundays at 11am

    Our main weekly gathering, with music and a warm welcome.

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    Choral Evensong

    Sunday 8 February 3pm

    A reflective service using the traditional language of the Book of Common Prayer.

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    Weekday morning prayer

    Morning Prayer is said in the side chapel Mon, Tues, Thur & Fri at 8.30am, lasting 30 minutes.

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    Sanctuary

    Tuesdays from 6pm

    The Sanctuary service will be held at our partner church St Pancras, Euston Road.

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    Pride LGBTQ Sanctuary

    Tuesday 10 February from 6pm

    Sanctuary, a contemplative Eucharist with music, silence, and stories at our partner church St Pancras, Euston Road.

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    Wednesday morning Eucharist

    Held each Wednesday morning from 8.30am-9am in the side chapel

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    Cherry Wei Ge, piano

    Wednesday 11 February 1.10pm

    Cherry Ge is a pianist whose vivid artistry and imagination have been shaped by a rich and diverse musical journey. 

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    Holding the Silence

    Thur and Fri at 12noon

    A chance to gather, share some silence, share some reflections.

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    Thursday Afternoon Eucharist

    Held each Thursday from 1.10pm-1.40pm in church.

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    Alexandra Cooper (soprano) & Kaishun Ypsilantis (piano)

    Friday 13 February 1.10pm

    A beautiful voice and piano recital presented by the Royal College of Music.

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    Valentines Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 2

    Friday 13 February 7.30pm

    A romantic feast of two beloved piano masterpieces, be swept away by some of the greatest classical music ever written.

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    Relaxed Saturday Live: Brazilian Music

    Saturday 14 February 11am

    Rod Oughton and Harry Brunt join forces in this relaxed performance of Brazillian rhythms and improvisation.

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    Saturday Live: Rod Oughton and Harry Brunt

    Saturday 14 February 12.30pm

    Rod Oughton, percussion and Harry Brunt, saxophone join forces with and exhilarating programme of improvisation and Brazilian rhythms.

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    Valentines Vivaldi by Candlelight

    Saturday 14 February 7.30pm

    Enjoy an unforgettable performance of Vivaldi’ s masterpiece, The Four Seasons, alongside other classic works.

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    Ash Wednesday

    Wednesday 18 February 8.30am, 1.10pm, 6.30pm

    All services include the opportunity to receive the sign of the cross in ash.

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    Lent Contemplative Space

    Friday 20 February – Friday 27 March at 6pm on Zoom
    A space for prayer, readings and silence through Lent each Friday. All welcome to join for one or all sessions.

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