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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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Sunday 28 December 8pm
Enjoy three mouthwatering masterpieces in one concert, featuring the brilliant musicians of The Piccadilly Sinfonietta.
Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set within the enchanting surroundings of St James Piccadilly.
Celebrate the season with an uplifting programme featuring some of the most moving and iconic works in the classical repertoire. From the soaring beauty of The Lark Ascending to the serenity of Barber’s Adagio for Strings, this special Christmas concert offers a perfect soundtrack for a winter’s evening filled with wonder and reflection. The programme concludes with Mozart’s exquisite Clarinet concert in A Major.
Performed by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta, the concert features Henry Chandler (violin) and Poppy Beddoe (clarinet)—two of the UK’s most compelling soloists. With over 200 performances each year, the ensemble—featuring some of the country’s finest classical talent—has become a beloved presence on the British music scene, celebrated for its sparkling interpretations of the baroque, classical, and early romantic repertoire.
“Stunning” – Classic FM
Featuring The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Henry Chandler – Violin Poppy Beddoe – Clarinet
Programme Barber – Adagio for Strings Vaughan Williams – The Lark Ascending Mozart – Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622
Join us for a heart-warming musical celebration that captures the spirit of the season!