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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.

Upcoming closure

We will be closed for construction work from 11th-29th August. Services will continue as usual, but we will be open for these services only.

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


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!

5th Sep - 29th Nov

Musicals by Candlelight


Prepare to rediscover your favourite musicals as you escape the hustle and bustle of city life and nestle in for an enchanted evening like no other at Musicals by Candlelight.

21st Sep

A Night A The Musicals


NH Productions Presents: A Night at the Musicals - Join us at the Actors' Church for an unforgettable evening of musical theatre classics, featuring incredible West End performers and choirs. All proceeds in aid of Sarcoma UK. Don’t miss this magical night of musicals.

23rd Sep

Thank God For Theatre


Join Theatre Chaplaincy UK for our annual celebration and service of thanksgiving for the performing arts. Featuring performances from some very special guests, followed by a drinks reception hosted by the charity.

25th Sep

Mozart Fest Opening Concert 2025 - A Free Lunchtime Concert


Marcel Music presents a bespoke, first concert for Mozart Fest; cellist Anup Kumar Biswas  and pianist Andrew Campling present a handful of pieces from Mozart and others.

26th Sep

Mozart Festival Second Concert 2025 - A Free Lunchtime Concert


Marcel Music presents a bespoke, second Concert for Mozart Fest; violinist Kiok Son is joined by composer and pianist Andrew Campling.

27th Sep

Mozart Fest 2025 Final Concert


Join us for the flagship concert to round off 2025's Mozart Fest. Our concert opens with JS Bach's effervescent Concerto for Two Violins in D minor. 

The title of "Baby Broadway" boldly laid out on a blue light background.

2nd Oct

Baby Broadway Family Concert


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

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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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