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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
Tuesday 1 September – end of October
Losing Identity explores the silent grief and resilience of women fleeing Ethiopia and Eritrea across the Mediterranean Sea in unsafe, overcrowded boats.
Monday 7 September 1.10pm
Anna Cooper (soprano) and Robert Nicholas (baritone) present Menotti’s opera, The Telephone, directed by Harrison Knights and musical directed by Michael Haslam (pianist).
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.
It costs £5,000 each day to keep the doors of St James’s open to all who already 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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Saturday 5 December 5.15pm
The Christmas Orchestra returns for 2026, after a fantastic run of sold-out shows in 2024 and 2025!
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Sunday 13 December 2pm
Come and be part of this reflective service of music and readings for all who find this time of year difficult. An opportunity to come together and address the sadness, pain of loss and even anger that can be felt during the Christmas season.
Tuesday 15 December 2.30pm and 5.30pm Join young conservatoire musicians, directed by Joy Hill, for joyful tradition carols and new commissions. Christmas readings are accompanied by classic favourites, brass fanfares, percussion and choirs.
Friday 18 December 7.30pm
Choral favourites, audience carols, spell-binding repertoire and readings.
Saturday 19 December 7.30pm
Sunday 20 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 22 December 4.30pm
An uplifting 60-minute Family Concert of Glorious Christmas Choral Favourites given by the outstanding English Chamber Choir.
Tuesday 22 December 7.45pm
A joyous and virtuosic concert of Glorious Christmas Choral Favourites given by the outstanding English Chamber Choir.
