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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
Thursday 22 May 7pm
The Sixteen and the Genesis Foundation present the world premiere performances of three new works by Lucy Walker, Millicent B James and Ninfea Cruttwell-Reade.
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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 aspire to be a home where everyone can belong. We’re known locally and globally for our unique history and beauty, as well as faith in action, creativity and the arts, and a commitment to social and environmental justice.
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.
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St James's Church 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL
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Sun 1 June 2-4pm
Join us for exuberant gospel music with Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir in the courtyard.
Getting here
We are at 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL between Piccadilly and Jermyn Street, about 200 yards from Piccadilly Circus.
Soul at Saint James is back for its 2025 season! This year our theme is: The Fruits of the Spirit! An ancient and beautiful description on what it means to love ourselves and others. Join us on the Sunday 1 June at 2pm where the power of gospel music will be on full display from your favourite, Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir. We look forward to seeing you there!
Set list will include:
Any Time You Need a Friend
Blessings on Blessings
I need you to survive
Love Theory
New Revelation
put a little love in your heart
among others…
This month’s first act will be the Soul Sanctuary Trio with guests!
Musical director and multi-instrumentalist Peter Yarde Martin will be playing piano and Trumpet/Flugelhorn. Bassist Johnny Cox and Drummer Joe Malone will be filling out the trio with some solid grooves and we will have soloists from the ranks of the choir.
The uplifting power of Gospel music
“Gospel music has an incredible power to connect with each of us in a unique way. The emotional and spiritual connection that is rooted deep in this soulful music still resonates with us in the 21st century and has influenced pop culture around the globe. At St James’s we want to be a place of meaningful celebration and reflection through music especially for people that may not feel comfortable being inside a church. Soul at Saint James was born in collaboration with Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir to reimagine what the idea of “Church” could be, where everyone is included and celebrated, and offered the time to engage with their journey on their own terms. We hope to be a place of inclusion and create a space for everyone to enjoy the uplifting power of Gospel music.”
We rely on the generosity of individuals like you to support our free events, as the costs involved include running expenses, compensating musicians, and paying skilled sound technicians—all made possible through your donations to our charitable cause.
We will have an opening act performing from 2 pm till 2.40 pm, followed by an interview with the guest artist/charity at 2.45pm followed by the main set at 3pm. We hope to see you there.
