St James' Church, King Street, Sydney

09/06/2026

This week at St James - 10th June 2026

Daily services continue: 8:30am Morning Prayer (via Zoom), 12:30pm Holy Eucharist, and 5:00pm Evening Prayer (via Zoom). https://sjks.org.au/online-services/

Today, we host some very talented Rising Stars from Sydney Conservatorium of Music, The University of Sydney for our Wednesday lunchtime concert, talented Cheryl Yang and Yuxin Xie (Terrance) on Wednesday, 10th June 2026, for tickets in advance and more information, or $10 at the door. https://sjks.org.au/event/lunchtime-concert-sydney-conservatorium-of-music-artists/

Evensong will also be at 6:15pm on June 10th, with The Choir of St James'.

This Thursday, 11 June, we host our friends from The Early Music Collective Sydney who invite listeners into the sound world of the Spanish Court, a few tickets remain: https://sjks.org.au/.../hosted-concert-early-music.../

On Friday 12th June, 6:30pm, The Black Hawk Memorial Service to mark the 30th anniversary of the accident will be held, Preacher: Bishop Grant Dibdon, Bishop to the Australian Defence Force. https://sjks.org.au/event/black-hawk-service-120626/

Sunday Services on the 14th June include Holy Eucharist 8:00am, Choral Matins 9:30am, and Choral Eucharist 11:00am https://sjks.org.au/services/

Next week’s lunchtime concert on Wednesday, the 17th of June, we host a talented Flautist Sophie Zhu at 1:15pm for a program of lyrical elegance journeying from Telemann’s introspection to the soundscapes of Ross Edward’s. Tickets in advance: https://sjks.org.au/event/lunchtime-concert-sophie-zhu-flute-recital/ or tickets $10 at the door. Join us for our weekly Wednesday Evensong on the 17th of June, at 6:15pm.

We’re excited about a couple of world-class acts visiting us in June - The Gesualdo Six performing their 'Lux Aeterna' program at St James at 7pm on Saturday 20th of June, then a special concert collaboration with The Choir of St James - 'Hemispheres' at 5pm on Sunday 21st being presented by St James Church and Music Foundation. Buy your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-gesualdo-six-lux-aeterna-and-hemispheres-in-sydney

Then on Saturday the 27th of June at 5pm, St James presents the second of our exceptional International Organ Festival with a recital by Vincent Dubois from Notre Dame Cathedral, a unique opportunity to hear him on our Dobson Pipe Organ. https://sjks.org.au/event/international-organ-festival-vincent-dubois-notre-dame-reborn/

To find out more about our events visit: https://sjks.org.au/whats-on/

Thanks for being a part of the community, you're always welcome at St James!

09/06/2026

It was a very special evening, thanks to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellows The Choir of St James' and all the talented musicians, and of course the audience who showed such enthusiasm, and made it such a wonderful night!

02/06/2026

This week at St James - 2nd June 2026

Daily services continue: 8:30am Morning Prayer (via Zoom), 12:30pm Holy Eucharist, and 5:00pm Evening Prayer (via Zoom). https://sjks.org.au/online-services/

On Wednesday our own Norma Shore Organ Scholar, Bailey Yeates, will perform on our Dobson Pipe Organ Builders Organ at our lunchtime concert on the 3rd June, 2026, for tickets in advance: https://events.humanitix.com/lunchtime-concert-bailey... or $10 at the door.

Evensong will be at 6:15pm on June 3rd follower by the St James' Institute hosts prize-winning poet and fiction writer Ann - Marie Blanchard at 7:15pm, more information: https://sjks.org.au/.../poetry-in-the-crypt-ann-marie.../

Thursday, the 4th of June we host our friends Opera Australia for Faure's Requiem, only a few tickets remain for that: https://sjks.org.au/.../concert-opera-australia-at-st-james/

Then on Saturday 6th June, we're very excited to present a wonderful collaboration between The Choir of St James' and Sydney Symphony Orchestra / Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellowship where you can support the next generation of orchestral players! https://sjks.org.au/.../concert-by-the-choir-of-st-james.../

Sunday Services on the 7th June include Holy Eucharist 8:00am, Choral Matins 9:30am, and Choral Eucharist 11:00am https://sjks.org.au/services/
Then at 2pm, St James' Institute is running a session with Susan Lever, for more information: https://sjks.org.au/event/a-d-hope-poet-and-philosopher/

The lunchtime concert on Wednesday, the 10th of June, is some exceptional artists from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, The University of Sydney to perform at 1:15pm, then weekly Wednesday Evensong, at 6:15pm.

Thursday, 11 June, we host our friends from The Early Music Collective Sydney who invite listeners into the sound world of the Spanish Court: https://sjks.org.au/.../hosted-concert-early-music.../

Our exceptional programs continue in June to find out more about our events visit: https://sjks.org.au/whats-on/

Thanks for being a part of the community, you're always welcome at St James!

27/05/2026

This week at St James - 27th May 2026
Daily services continue: 8:30am Morning Prayer (via Zoom), 12:30pm Holy Eucharist, and 5:00pm Evening Prayer (via Zoom). https://sjks.org.au/online-services/

Today Wednesday, 27th May, Jennifer Hou joins us for a recital of the piano across cultures and eras at our 1:15pm Lunchtime Concert, from Prokofiev’s introspective lyricism to Scriabin’s passionate intensity. Along the way, this concert will reflect on nature, memory, and perception through the evocative sound worlds of Ross Edwards, Zhang Zhao, and Caroline Shaw, offering a rich and varied journey through modern pianistic expression: https://events.humanitix.com/lunchtime-concert.../tickets or $10 at the door.

This Saturday May 30th, a number of familiar choir faces will sing in Sydney Chamber Choir 'In Paradisium'. For more information, visit: https://www.sydneychamberchoir.org/in-paradisum

Sunday Services on the 31st May include Holy Eucharist 8:00am, Choral Matins 9:30am, and Choral Eucharist 11:00am https://sjks.org.au/services/

Then next week, our own Norma Shore Organ Scholar will perform at our Wednesday lunchtime concert on the 3rd June, 2026, for tickets in advance: https://events.humanitix.com/lunchtime-concert-bailey-yeates-organ-recital or $10 at the door.

That evening Wednesday the 3rd of June, after Wednesday Evensong (at 6:15pm) The St James' Institute hosts prize-winning poet and fiction writer Ann - Marie Blanchard (at 7:15pm), more information: https://sjks.org.au/event/poetry-in-the-crypt-ann-marie-blanchard/

Thursday the 4th of June is a concert by Opera Australia of Faure's Requiem, only a few tickets remaining for that: https://sjks.org.au/event/concert-opera-australia-at-st-james/

We're very excited about the collaboration between The Choir of St James and Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellows on June 6th, don't forget to attend and support the next generation of orchestral players! https://sjks.org.au/event/concert-by-the-choir-of-st-james-featuring-the-sydney-symphony-fellows/

Sunday Services on the 7th June include Holy Eucharist 8:00am, Choral Matins 9:30am, and Choral Eucharist 11:00am https://sjks.org.au/services/ then weekly Wednesday Evensong on the 10th June, at 6:15pm.

And St James' Institute is running a session with Susan Lever at 2pm, more information: https://sjks.org.au/event/a-d-hope-poet-and-philosopher/

Then on Thursday, 11 June The Early Music Collective invite listeners to the sound world of the Spanish Court: https://sjks.org.au/event/hosted-concert-early-music-collective-sydney-el-palacio-espanol/

We are delighted to continue an exceptional program in May and June to find out more about our events visit: https://sjks.org.au/whats-on/

Thanks for being a part of the community, you're always welcome at St James!

Jennifer Hou is a solo and collaborative pianist with an avid interest in contemporary repertory and music from different cultures and places. She has concertised at the Sydney Opera House, Town Hall, NSW Parliament House, Steinway Hall (NYC) and over live broadcast on Fine Music 102.5 (Australia) a...

20/05/2026

The Choir of St James are excited to join forces with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellows on June 6th, 2026!

20/05/2026

Can't make the St Laurence House 50th Anniversary Dinner this evening? You can still support a great cause, by bidding in the silent auction today - click on the event link to make a donation, bid, and support, there's some excellent items on offer: https://stlaurencehouse.org.au/whats-happening/

Celebrate with us!

St Laurence House is marking 50 years of creating stability and opening new possibilities for young people.

We’d love you to be part of this special night.

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19/05/2026

Please join our fabulous Wind Quintet for a lunchtime concert TOMORROW, Wednesday 20th May at St James’ Church:

⏰: 1.15-1.50pm
📍St James’ Church, 173 King Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000.
Tickets: $10 at the door or online.

Program:
- Eight Russian Folksongs, Op.58: Anatol Liadov.
- Wind Quintet Op.43: Carl Nielsen.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🎶

19/05/2026

This week at St James - 19 May 2026

Daily services continue: 8:30am Morning Prayer (via Zoom), 12:30pm Holy Eucharist, and 5:00pm Evening Prayer (via Zoom). https://sjks.org.au/online-services/

Tomorrow, Wednesday 20 May, as part of our St James lunchtime concert series, we are delighted to welcome back the NSW Police Band Wind Quintet for a program featuring two contrasting masterpieces of early 20th-century ensemble music, pairing the fairy-tale colours of Russian folklore by Anatol Liadov with the charming, characterful virtuosity of a Danish work by Carl Nielsen. Join us for 45 minutes of musical escape over your lunch break in Sydney, performed by one of NSW’s finest wind ensembles. Tickets in advance: https://events.humanitix.com/lunchtime-concert-nsw-police-band-wind-quintet or $10 at the door.

We host The Song Company on Thursday 21st June, featuring a couple of familiar St James choir, for more info: https://the.song.company/2026-season/schuetz-der-schwanengesang/

This Sunday 24th of May we have our next Orchestral Mass for Pentecost, with three special baptisms at the 10am service, please invite your friends for this special liturgical occasion: https://sjks.org.au/event/orchestral-mass-for-pentecost/

Also on Sunday the 24th of May, The St James' Institute hosts Professor Vrasidas Karalis for the second in a series of six sessions reading from the Gospel of John in Greek, more information: https://events.humanitix.com/koine-greek-2026

Next week, the 27 May for our lunchtime concert we host Jennifer Hou for a recital of the piano across cultures and eras, from Prokofiev’s introspective lyricism to Scriabin’s passionate intensity. Along the way, this concert will reflect on nature, memory, and perception through the evocative sound worlds of Ross Edwards, Zhang Zhao, and Caroline Shaw, offering a rich and varied journey through modern pianistic expression: https://events.humanitix.com/lunchtime-concert-jennifer-hou-piano/tickets or $10 at the door.

We continue our busy schedule in May and June for concerts to find out more about our events visit: https://sjks.org.au/whats-on/

Thanks for being a part of the community, you're always welcome at St James!

19/05/2026

Delighted to host Joubert Singers Sydney for a magnificent performance!

13/05/2026

This week at St James - 12 May 2026

Daily services continue: 8:30am Morning Prayer ( via Zoom), 12:30pm Holy Eucharist, and 5:00pm Evening Prayer (via Zoom). https://sjks.org.au/online-services/

Today, Wednesday the 13th of May we host Colin Andrews for a concert on our magnificent Dobson Pipe Organ. Tickets on Humanitix https://events.humanitix.com/lunchtime-concert-colin-andrews-organ-recital/tickets and next week the 20th May we are delighted to have the NSW Police Band Wind Quintet return, tickets in advance: https://events.humanitix.com/lunchtime-concert-nsw-police-band-wind-quintet/tickets or $10 at the door.

Tonight at 7:15pm The St James' Institute hosts the seventh Sharwood Lecture in Church Law by The Right Reverend Dr Philip Freier, for more information visit: https://sjks.org.au/.../constitutional-anglicanism-and.../

Tomorrow 14th May is Ascension Day, with a service at 12:30pm and Choral Eucharist at 6:30pm.

On Sunday 24th of May we have our next Orchestral Mass, at 10am, we look forward to seeing you.

May and June are also busy months for concerts to find out more about our events visit: https://sjks.org.au/whats-on/

Thanks for being a part of the community, you're always welcome at St James!

Colin Andrews at St James: a world‑class organ recital showcasing the power and beauty of the Dobson Organ.