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
La Traviata Saturday 21st September, 2024
La Traviata Thursday 26th September, 2024
La Traviata Saturday 28th September, 2024
City of Leicester Singers Saturday 16th November, 2024
Anniversary Sunday 15th December, 2024
For more details, please see our Concert Booking page
Battle of Britain service
La Traviata
KNIGHTON OPERA
LA TRAVIATA
Knighton Opera will be performing a semi-staged version of Verdi's opera.
Conducted by Paul Jenkins
Saturday 21st and 28th September (tickets £15) and Thursday 26th September (tickets £12)
For further information, please contact the Church Administrator, .
The Church of St James the Greater, Leicester
A spiritual home for the arts
Come and Sing Evensong
Come and Sing Evensong - Sunday 13th October 2024
Rehearsal 5.00pm, Service 6.30pm-7.30pm.
All welcome to rehearse and sing Choral Evensong with the St James the Greater Choirs.
Music (which will be provided) to include:
Stanford Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis in C
I will sing with the spirit (Rutter).
Invite your friends to this joyful event. Please register here so we know how many music copies are needed.
For more information, please speak to the Director of Music, .
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The coming week
Sunday 15th September, 2024
17th Sunday after Pentecost (Trinity 16)
Weekly LeafletMonday 16th September, 2024
Tuesday 17th September, 2024
Wednesday 18th September, 2024
Thursday 19th September, 2024
Friday 20th September, 2024
Saturday 21st September, 2024
St Matthew the Apostle
Concert: La TraviataSunday 22nd September, 2024
18th Sunday after Pentecost (Trinity 17)