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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 31 January 7.30pm
Enjoy four violin masterpieces in one concert, featuring the brilliant musicians of The Piccadilly Sinfonietta.
Step into the serene glow of candlelight and immerse yourself in a spellbinding evening of classical music in the beauty of St James Piccadilly, an architectural gem nestled in the heart of London.
This captivating programme, performed by the celebrated Piccadilly Sinfonietta, features acclaimed violinist Henry Chandler in a selection of exquisite works that celebrate the power and intimacy of string music. From the lyrical beauty of Vaughan-Williams The Lark Ascending to the serenity of Barber’s Adagio for Strings and the elegance of Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3, this evening promises an unforgettable musical journey through some of the most beloved pieces in the classical repertoire.
With over 200 performances annually, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta—featuring some of the UK’s most gifted virtuosi—has become a mainstay on the British classical scene. Under the artistic direction of concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, the ensemble is renowned for its vibrant interpretations of the baroque, classical, and early romantic concerto repertoire.
“Stunning” – Classic FM
Featuring The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Henry Chandler – Violin
Programme Vaughan Williams – The Lark Ascending Barber – Adagio for Strings Mozart – Eine kleine Nachtmusik Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major, K. 216
Join us for an evening of elegance, emotion, and timeless beauty, illuminated by the warm glow of candlelight.