Piccadilly Christmas Concert 

Church Window Mask

Sat 14 Dec 7.30pm

Vivaldi’s timeless classic, The Four Seasons and works by Corelli, Handel and Adam.

  • 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. If you have special access requirements (e.g. wheelchair users) please contact concerts@sjp.org.uk

  • Programme: 

    Vivaldi – Concerto for two trumpets 

    Corelli – Christmas Concerto 

    Handel – He Shall Feed His Flock 

    Handel – Rejoice Greatly 

    Adam – O Holy Night 

    Christmas Medley 

    Vivaldi – Four Seasons 

    What’s on

    Barbara’s Big Christmas Quiz

    Sunday 23 November 7pm

    Join your host, Barbara, for an evening of laughter, games, prizes, and festive fun — all in aid of the Christmas for All campaign at St James’s Church, Piccadilly.

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    Advent Readings & Carols

    Sunday 30 November 6pm

    Join this Advent celebration of communities and friendship with readings, familiar carols, candlelight, wine and mince pies, in partnership with Churches Together in Westminster.

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    Carols for All — The Shepherds

    Saturday 6 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?

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    Carols for All — The Angels

    Wednesday 10 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.

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    Carols for All — The Animals

    Friday 12 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.

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    Carols for All — The Shepherds

    Saturday 13 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?

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    Blue Christmas

    Sunday 14 December 3pm

    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.

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    Carols for Shoppers

    Tuesday 16 December 2.30pm

    Join young musicians from the Royal College of Music for joyful carols. The Christmas story will be accompanied by classic favourites, featuring brass fanfares, drums and a choir.

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    Carols for Shoppers

    Tuesday 16 December 5.30pm

    Join young musicians from the Royal College of Music for joyful carols. The Christmas story will be accompanied by classic favourites, featuring brass fanfares, drums and a choir.

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    Carols for All — The Angels

    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.

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    Carols for All — The Animals

    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.

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    Carols for All — The Shepherds

    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?

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    Festival of Lessons & Carols

    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.

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    Carols for All — The Angels

    Tuesday 23 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.

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    Carols for Christmas Eve

    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.

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    Midnight Mass

    Wednesday 24 December 11.30pm

    Join this solemn and beautiful Christmas Eucharist, with carols by candlelight.

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