St James the Greater is a vibrant place, a worshipping community which has much to offer people of all ages
The Church of St James the Greater, in the Diocese of Leicester, in the East Midlands, can be found just to the south of the centre of the City of Leicester, on the main A6, opposite Victoria Park.
With a design influenced by the great cathedral of Torcello in the Venetian lagoon, it was built between 1899 and 1914, to serve the expanding city of Leicester.
There is a thriving congregation, and the worship is varied, maintaining the best of the Anglican tradition, liturgically and musically, attracting people from all walks of life and from all over the county of Leicestershire and beyond.
The Ministry Team are here to offer support, advice and practical help at all the important times in family life.
Whether you want your baby baptised, a wedding service in church, need support when a death occurs, or just someone to talk to about the christian faith, the clergy are here to assist.
THE SHELL MAGAZINE
The Shell, our parish magazine is available in printed form, from the back of the church, as well as in electronic form as a PDF here on the website.
The August 2024 edition is available here.
VIDEO ARCHIVE
Previous Streamed Services can be found here
Videos of concerts, services and music can be found here
FORTHCOMING CONCERTS AT ST JAMES THE GREATER
A SPIRITUAL HOME FOR THE ARTS
City of Leicester Singers Saturday 16th November, 2024
Leicester Bach Choir Saturday 30th November, 2024
Anniversary Sunday 15th December, 2024
Leicester Philharmonic Choir Thursday 19th December, 2024
City of Leicester Singers Saturday 21st December, 2024
For more details, please see our Concert Booking page
Recitals
We are starting monthly concerts on Sundays at 3.00pm. These are free with a retiring collection.
On Sunday 17th November, we have the Juliet Consort (vocal quintet and lute) and on Sunday 8th December, Guy Steed will play an organ recital.
For more information, please speak to the Church Administrator, .
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The coming week
Tuesday 5th November, 2024
Wednesday 6th November, 2024
Thursday 7th November, 2024
Friday 8th November, 2024
Saturday 9th November, 2024
Sunday 10th November, 2024
The Third Sunday before Advent
Remembrance Sunday
Monday 11th November, 2024
Tuesday 12th November, 2024