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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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Saturday 25 October 10.30am
Naomi and Daniel bring a family friendly recital of classical song by 20th century composers from England, France and the USA linked by the themes of hope, love and belonging.
Relaxed Saturday Live
These concerts are designed to be even more accessible to all. Don’t worry if your kids are prone to sing along and no need to think you need to sit bolt upright throughout when trying out this new live music experience — you’re free to wander in and out as the mood takes you.
Support our Creative Programme
Whether £5 or any amount you’re able to give. Donations can be made in cash in the basket on your way out, or by tap donation at the machines at our exits. Your generosity helps support our cultural events and charitable services. Thank you.
Free admission | Donations welcome
Programme
Barber – Sure On This Shining Night Vaughan-Williams – Silent Noon Finzi – In Years Defaced
Claude Debussy – Chansons de Jeunesse
– Pantomime – Clair de Lune – Pierrot – Apparition
William Walton – A Song for the Lord Mayor’s Table
– The Lord Mayor’s Table – Glide Gently – Wapping Old Stairs – Holy Thursday – The Contrast – Rhyme
St James’s is grateful for the generous support of Rolex for this music programme.
Artist Bios
Naomi Kilby trained at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest. Opera credits include regular chorus for Opera Holland Park since 2009, including the role of First Bridesmaid Le Nozze Di Figaro (2021). Naomi has also performed with the National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company, Ad Parnassum and Armonico Consort. In 2012, Naomi formed Opera Alegría, acting as Co-Producer and singer. Highlights include Countess Adele Count Ory, Pamina The Magic Flute, and Aurore The Portrait of Manon. In 2024, Opera Alegría presented Barber’s 10 minutes chamber opera A Hand of Bridge on site to audiences at Opera Holland Park. A keen recitalist, Naomi has performed all over the UK and Europe, and works regularly both with the charity Lost Chord, and with Opera Holland Park’s Inspire programme.
Daniel Lee Chappell is a pianist and composer from Manchester. He has performed across the UK and Europe, including appearances at Wigmore Hall, Kings Place, St Petersburg Philharmonia, 3 Choirs Festival, Dramatic Voices Berlin, and Lanzarote Opera Festival. He has performed with Opera Holland Park, Melos Sinfonia, Asyla Ensemble, Helios Collective, and London Sinfonietta Academy. Since 2022 he has been composer in residence with the Kettner Society, and his original works have been featured by Montpellier National Opera, Peter Eotvos Foundation, Budapest Music Centre, Institut Abeceda, and Tete-a-Tete Festival.
