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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
Join St James’s for a Holy Week pilgrimage as we walk the way of the cross together from sorrow to Easter joy. Everyone is welcome at all of our events and services.
Saturday 18 April
The next Walking Boots outing will be a 10 mile circular walk in the Chilterns, starting and finishing in Tring.
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.
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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.
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St James's Church 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL
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A walk in the Chilterns led by Ros
Upcoming dates for your diary
23 May
Hindhead revisited and lunch with horses.
13 June
A walk in Happy Valley led by Mimi
18 July
tbc
19 September
17 October
The next Walking Boots outing will be a 10 mile circular walk in the Chilterns, starting and finishing in Tring. The first and longest section of the walk takes place before lunch and follows the Ridgeway along the Chilterns escarpment to Ivinghoe Beacon. There are several steep climbs, including a long flight of steps, but you will be rewarded with fine views if the weather is good! We will have lunch at the Bridgewater Arms in Little Gaddesden before completing the shorter section of the walk through the ancient Chilterns beechwoods of the Ashridge estate, which is all flat or downhill.
We will meet on the main concourse of Euston station at 9.15am ready to catch the 9.24am train to Tring. Please buy an off-peak day return to Tring. As the morning is quite long (just over 6 miles) and lunch won’t be until 1.30pm, please do bring plenty of water and snacks. Sturdy footwear is recommended, along with waterproofs just in case.
It is necessary to pre-order lunches at the pub so please let ros.fane@gmail.com know by Saturday 11 April if you are planning to come along.
The small print
The group works on the same basis as would a group of friends who go out walking together, inviting others to join them.
Everyone taking part does so at their own risk. SJP and the walk leaders assume no responsibility for anyone attending any Walking Boots event. They will not be held responsible for any accident, injury or loss occurring as a result of any Walking Boots event or in connection with travel to such event, however caused. By joining a walk, you indicate that you accept these conditions.Outdoor activities frequently need specialist equipment (boots, waterproofs, etc) and the group does not provide these. You are responsible for assessing your own risk and the suitability of any equipment used. You may want to alert the walk leader to any medical condition that may affect you during the walk. The walk leader may, at their discretion, encourage you not to join the walk if in their opinion you are ill-equipped for the terrain and weather conditions.
We usually visit a pub or café for lunch. You are responsible for alerting the eating establishment to any food allergies you may have. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent etc or guardian.
Dogs are usually welcomed on walks. You are encouraged to check with the leader whether the proposed walk is suitable for dogs.
