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Sunday Eucharist

Sunday Eucharist is now being celebrated in person at the Church and streamed on Youtube.

Join us on Sunday at 11am either virtually or in person.

Theatre in the Garden 2025

Check out our fansatic array of theatre this summer!

Services

Here at St Paul's we hold services every Sunday at 11am, and Wednesday at 1.10pm. Click here to find out about our regular services including our monthly Choral Evensong.

Hear more on our concerts and events

We host over 400 events a year, from an outdoor summer season, to a variety of chamber and choral music.


At the heart of Covent Garden for nearly 400 years.

Welcome to the website of St Paul's Church, Covent Garden, affectionately known as The Actors' Church.

Weekly Church Services

Watch a welcome from the Rector, Reverend Simon Grigg

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Sunday

Sunday Eucharist
Live and on YouTube
11am

2nd Sunday of the Month

Sung Evensong
Live in church only
4pm

Wednesday

Lunchtime Eucharist
Live in church only
1.10pm

Visit

This beautiful church, built by Inigo jones, in the busy West End of London has been here since 1633.

Worship

St Paul's is the Parish Church of Covent Garden and therefore as well as worshipping on Sunday also provides various pastoral support.

Hire

St Paul's Church is an ideal place to hold an event or fundraiser. With our award-winning gardens we can cater to a number of unique events.

What's important to us

Our Values

St Paul's seeks to be welcoming and inclusive of all and is committed to championing equality and diversity.

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Pastoral services

Life's Big Events

Find out more about how to have a wedding, Baptism, funeral or memorial service, or another event at St Paul's.

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Upcoming Events


30th May

Baby Gospel Family Concert


The Actors' Church is delighted to welcome back Baby Gospel. An uplifting family concert of soul, Motown and gospel music, featuring the astonishing vocal talents of London’s CK Gospel Choir.

5th Jun

Louisiana State University Chamber Choir


Louisiana State University Chamber Choir join us for a free lunchtime concert.

6th Jun

Jacqueline Kroft Lunchtime Concert


Following the release of her glowingly reviewed latest single, "The First Blossom", we are delighted to welcome Jacqueline Kroft to The Actors' Church for a free lunchtime concert. 

7th Jun

Eclectic Voices: Songs in the Key of Life


London’s Eclectic Voices, Universal Voices of Geneva, and a 6-piece band come together in music from Stevie Wonder’s album "Songs in the Key of Life", plus an opening set from the close-harmony Guildhall Jazz Singers and Band.

14th Jun

Orchestral Journeys


Two classics of the repertoire are complemented by two premieres. Andrew Campling's Trombone Concerto takes its inspiration from the folksong of Ireland. Meanwhile, Paul Martyn-West's Symphony was inspired by places of great natural beauty such as Ham Hill in Somerset and the rugged seascapes of Lizard Point and Newquay in Cornwall.

17th - 24th Jun

Bluebells Grow In Whitechapel


This is the story of the lives of the five women who were eventually murdered by Jack the Ripper. 

20th Jun

The Surtierra Tour: When Music is Home


The iconic Anglo-Chilean band Quimantu takes to the stage with a choir of over 100 singers for two nights of unique collaboration. Night 1 features the choirs of WemsFest from West Sussex/ Hampshire, SWVG refugee group from Southampton and Andover Museum Loft Singers.

21st Jun

The Surtierra Tour: When Music is Home


The iconic Anglo-Chilean band Quimantu takes to the stage with a choir of over 100 singers for two nights of unique collaboration. Night 2 features Palida Choir, Cloud 9 Chorus and Shaftesbury School Choir, and Musiko Musika’s ECCO (Ethnic Contemporary Classical Orchestra).

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St Paul's Church has been at the heart of its community for over 300 years. Your donation helps support our work with our community and preserve the church for those who come after.

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