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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


7th Aug

Sing Along Supercalifragilistic!


A glorious, feel-good sing-along for all ages! Join us for a heartwarming hour of musical favourites from stage and screen, from Mary Poppins to The Jungle Book. Uplifting harmonies, irresistible tunes – just bring your voice.

8th Aug

Vanity Fair


Welcome to VANITY FAIR – a giddy carousel of social climbers, buffoons and preening dandies. Thackeray’s tale of greed, ambition, love and betrayal follows the fortunes of scheming Becky Sharp and lovelorn Amelia Sedley, transporting audiences from Regency salons and ballrooms to the battlefield of Waterloo.

8th Aug

Xuanxiang Wu Piano Recital


In August 2025, Wu will present a solo recital at St. Paul’s Church in London. The event is supported by the Liszt Society (UK) and the CIPMF Piano Festival, with additional overseas recital engagements and cultural collaborations to follow.

9th Aug

Jack Miles & Friends: A Night of New Musical Theatre


Award-winning composer/lyricist Jack Miles presents a night of brand new musical theatre from The Actors’ Church, in the heart of the West End - with friends!

9th Aug

West End Woofs


Following the success of Broadway Barks across the pond, stage icons Elaine Paige and Bernadette Peters are thrilled to host the third live WEST END WOOFS (AND MEOWS) Money raised on ticket donations goes towards the shelters.

9th Aug

Survivors Manifesto 2025


A rehearsed reading of the Survivors Manifesto, performed by participants and guest actors followed by a Q&A with guest speakers, focusing on survivor perspectives, the manifesto, and how creativity can support healing and change The event aims to give voice to male, trans, and non-binary and all survivors, raise awareness, and encourage open, honest conversation.

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14th Aug

Baby Broadway Family Concert


Baby Broadway returns with their family concert, celebrating the hits of Musical Theatre, that's fun for young and old!

3rd - 4th Sep

Pride and Prejudice


Lizzy finds disdainful Mr Darcy detestable! Or does she…? Can she see beyond his pride – and could he overcome her prejudice – to consider a possible future together? Award-winning Illyria returns to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in sparkling style. Bring a picnic and enjoy her at her vibrant, bitchy best!

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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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