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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
We’re marking Black History Month with a very special concert series, offering a curated journey across genres, from classical and Latin music to spoken word.
Tuesday 27 October 7pm
World renowned choir The Sixteen perform some of the finest choral music of the Portuguese and English Renaissance.
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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Sunday 27 December 8pm
Join sensational concert pianist Martin Cousin in a breathtaking rendition of Rhapsody in Blue and other classics.
Enjoy an exceptional candlelit concert this Christmas in the stunning surroundings of St James’s Church, Piccadilly, a magical setting for an evening of the finest piano music. Acclaimed concert pianist Martin Cousin presents a sparkling festive programme blending much-loved classical and romantic masterpieces. From the poetic intimacy of Chopin’s nocturnes to the dazzling brilliance of Beethoven and Grieg and the jazz-infused flair of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.
Whether you are a seasoned music lover or looking for a heart-warming way to celebrate the holidays, this candlelit concert promises to be an uplifting and unforgettable experience in one of the capital’s most enchanting spaces. Surrounded by the festive buzz of Piccadilly’s restaurants and bars, your evening can continue in perfect seasonal style.
Featuring: Martin Cousin (piano)
Programme: Rachmaninov – Prelude in C# minor Op.3 no.2 Brahms – Intermezzo in A Op.118 no.2 Grieg – Wedding Day at Troldhaugen Op.65 no.6 Chopin – Nocturne in Eb Op.9 no.2 Beethoven – Moonlight Sonata Debussy – Clair de lune Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue
