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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
From Sun 6 to 27 April
Breastplate will be displayed behind the altar of the Side Chapel and lit from below so that it glows from within, thereby revealing its feather-filled fragility and the talismanic contents of its pockets.
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.
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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Tony Sánchez shares his personal journey as a gay Christian man born into a culture that did not accept his sexuality. He describes a journey that brought him to St James’s and why its ethos is needed now more than ever.
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Lauren Gomer reflects on her faith journey at St James’s and explores the vital role religion could play in shaping global policies on technology, AI, and political change as she prepares to re-enter her diplomatic career in a rapidly evolving 2025.
Joan Ishibashi reflects on how a moral injury framework might help us come to terms with our personal and collective responsibility for the climate and ecological crisis ahead of St James’s webinar on 15 January.
The Revd Lucy Winkett marks the fact that 2025 sees the beginning of work on the transformative Wren Project, emphasising its dual purpose of restoring St James’s Piccadilly’s historic buildings while fostering an inclusive, just society through initiatives like the Changemaker Programme and practical apprenticeships, all rooted in faith and community.
Ayla reflects on Florence Okoye’s side chapel exhibition and images of black women saints past and present.
An established firm favourite in the St James’s calendar, this year’s Christmas Gala Concert lived up to its reputation as a hallmark event to launch the Christmas season.
Lucy Winkett reflects on the profound meaning of Advent and Christmas, emphasising the universal message of hope, love, and light found in the O Antiphons and the birth of Christ as a gift for all humanity.
Meredith Ward reflects on the profound warmth and vibrant spirit of St James’s Piccadilly, celebrating its unique crossroads of community, hospitality, and divine love that left a lasting impression on her heart and ministry.
