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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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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
Saturday 22 November 7.30pm
Herald in the festive season with Vivaldi’ s magical masterpiece, The Four Seasons, alongside gems by Corelli and Mozart.
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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.
Friday 28 November 6pm & 8.30pm
The Christmas Orchestra is back! Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season with our unique concert experience.
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.
Tuesday 2 December 6pm
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta performs an hour of the most beloved arias and choruses from Handel’s Masterpiece, the Messiah.
Tuesday 2 December 8pm
Hear the brilliant pianist Tyler Hay live in concert with a programme of finger-busting classics including Gershwin’s immortal Rhapsody in Blue.
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?
Sunday 7 December 5pm
Get into the Christmas spirit with the Piccadilly Singers in a magical performance of Dickensian Carols and festive favourites.
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.
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.
Saturday 13 December 12.30pm
Saturday 13 December 7.30pm
Celebrate Christmas with a hugely attractive programme including The Four Seasons by London’s most dynamic young ensemble, The Piccadilly Sinfonietta.
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.
Sunday 14 December 5pm
Sunday 14 December 6.30pm
Join St James’s festive concert with brass fanfare, choir and traditional carols.
Tuesday 16 December 2.30pm
Join young singers and instrumentalists for joyful carols. The Christmas story will be accompanied by classic favourites, featuring brass fanfares, drums and a choir.
