What’s On

We aim to continually discern what we as a community can uniquely offer in this time of crisis, and what we can do in partnership with others. We do this under the broad banner of liturgy, learning and action. Check out this page regularly to see what’s coming up in the next few months.

Liturgy. We gather for an eco-contemplative liturgy in the garden every month, offer other events and services during the Season of Creation (1st September to 4th October) and celebrate Harvest in October. Sometimes Wassail, Rogation, Lammas and other festivals bring the community together.

Learning. There’s lots more, including ways to get involved, on the Projects and Blog pages. We run regular sessions on Zoom too.

Action. Keep up to date through our campaigning pages.

Pilgrimage to St Olave’s, Hart Street
Sept
27

Pilgrimage to St Olave’s, Hart Street

A pilgrimage to St Olave’s Hart St in the City of London. St Olave’s has a medieval well in their crypt chapel. We will walk approximately 3 miles from St James’s to St Olave’s, encountering numerous well-sites and 12 other churches on the way

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In Conversation in Hannah Gray
Oct
1

In Conversation in Hannah Gray

Hannah started at Water Resources East in January 2024 to lead the programme of work on Nature-based Solutions to water challenges. She is a Chartered Water and Environment Manager, who started her career at the Broads National Park managing protected wetland sites for 12 years.

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Carbon Literacy for Congregations 2026
Sept
12

Carbon Literacy for Congregations 2026

On Saturday 12th September 2026, we will join All Hallows by the Tower to offer the new Carbon Literacy for Congregations training as a whole-day course. The course has been developed by the National Church as a bespoke version of the Carbon Literacy Trust training programme.

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Rivers of Life, Rivers of Spirit
May
22

Rivers of Life, Rivers of Spirit

What can we do to heal, care for and protect our rivers? This mini-conference brings together church leaders, environmental activists and community practitioners to explore deep incarnation - the idea that divine spirit flows through all creation.

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Sacred Visions and Anger
May
13

Sacred Visions and Anger

As the 200th anniversary of William Blake’s death approaches, in a time when authentic prophetic voices are sorely needed, we ask who are Blake’s prophetic heirs?  

This online event on Wednesday 13th May is the first of three online conversations exploring correspondences between Blake’s prophetic vision and that of indigenous peoples. The series is a collaboration between the St James’s Earth Justice team and the Blake Society.

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Moral Injury and the Climate Crisis
Mar
4

Moral Injury and the Climate Crisis

During Lent, the St. James’s Earth Justice Team will host a six week peer support series for those who would like a dedicated safe space to learn about moral injury and process their own distress and injury in the face of the environmental crisis.

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Regular Ways to Get Involved

Eco-Contemplative Liturgies

Eco-Contemplative liturgies take place on the 4th Sunday of the month at 9.45am. Please join us in person in the garden at St James’s (whatever the weather!) or online via Zoom.

Gatherings are 30-40 minutes long and are led by different members of the Earth Justice team each month. Each service includes readings and prayer followed by 15 minutes of individual contemplative time in the garden, or in your own space for online participants, and a time of sharing reflections together.

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Advocacy and Campaigning

Speaking out with others in the name of justice for all creation is a central tenet of St James’s mission. We commit to building partnerships and leaning deeply into solidarity with activists and truth-tellers.

In the words of Pope Francis, we need ‘a transformation of hearts and minds which both acknowledges our contribution to the social and ecological crises and commits to acting in ways that nurture communion: healing and renewing our common home.’

Check our Advocacy and campaigning page for opportunities to get involved.

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A group of people holding a green protest banner that says "Restore Nature" as they walk down Piccadilly in London. St James Piccadilly church is visible in the background which has 'Restore Nature Now' banner on its railings.

Outside of London?

St James’s is a gathered community, welcoming people from across London, the UK and beyond. You can join our liturgies on Zoom and take part in campaigns, events, discussions and actions online. You are invited to participate in many of our creative community projects (especially plant-growing activities!) where you are. And maybe we can come to you for an event!

We have an active Earth Justice WhatsApp campaigns group and a regular email newsletter to keep in touch. Please get in touch to join either of these.