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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
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.
These stained glass paintings explore Mary’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth, drawing from the first chapter of Luke. In this encounter, Elizabeth—elderly and pregnant with John the Baptist—embodies the assurance that “with God nothing shall be impossible.”
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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Monday 29 December 6pm
A festive feast of two classical giants, and two beloved masterpieces, be swept away by some of the greatest classical music ever written.
Step into the serene glow of candlelight and experience an unforgettable evening of classical music in the stunning setting of St James Piccadilly—an architectural jewel in the heart of London.
This richly expressive programme brings together two of the most beloved works from the orchestral and concerto repertoire. The concert opens with the enchanting magic of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, brimming with sparkling dances and timeless melodies that capture the wonder of one of the most celebrated ballets of all time. The evening concludes with the sweeping romance and emotional intensity of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2—a work that continues to captivate audiences with its haunting lyricism and soaring climaxes, featuring renowned concert pianist, Simon Callaghan
Performed by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta, an ensemble known for its vibrant interpretations and exceptional artistry, this promises to be an outstanding evening of musical brilliance.
‘Stunning’ – Classic FM
Featuring The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Simon Callaghan (piano)
Programme Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker Suite Rachmaninov – Piano Concerto No. 2
Simon Callaghan performs internationally as a soloist and chamber musician, in parallel with a highly successful career as a recording artist. A favourite performer at the internationally-renowned Husum Festival of Piano Rarities in Germany, Callaghan’s recent sell-out concert was praised by VAN Magazine as a “cleverly curated recital full of discoveries” and by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung as “technically brilliant”. Callaghan has developed a wide following and appears on a regular basis in the UK’s major concert halls, and on tours to Asia, North America and Europe.
