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A view of the main entrance of the church in winter with a blue sky and people sat on the benches.

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CLOSURE - 23rd November

Please note, we will be closed to public on 23rd November for a private event.

The Cards for Good Causes shop will also be closed.

The church will reopen for Musicals by Candlelight in the evening.

Our Christmas Season 2023 Announced!

Join us for another dazzling Christmas at The Actors' Church.

We still have a few dates that are avaliable for hire over Christmas, contact concerts@actorschurch.org for more information.

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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.

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.

What's On Today?


At the heart of Covent Garden for more than 300 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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Rev'd Simon Grigg performing Mass

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.

A wide view of the east end of the church. In the centre is the altar and surround, on each side there are stained glass windows and chapels.

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


17th Nov - 9th Dec

Musicals by Candlelight


Musicals by Candlelight invites you to sit back, relax and experience the world’s most beloved musical theatre compositions performed by a live string quartet in the heart of London’s West End.

28th Nov

The Mace Foundation Christmas Carol Concert


Please join us for an evening of festivities for the Mace Foundations inaugural Christmas Carol Concert, which has kindly been sponsored by GKR Scaffolding and Target Site Services. 

A collection of singers from London Lawyers' perform together.

29th Nov

The London Lawyers' Music Winter Concert


London Lawyers' Music (London lawyers and their friends) is celebrating 40 years of choral and orchestral music-making and performance with 6 concerts in London and Paris.

30th Nov

A Ceremony of Carols


Join the Southend Boys' and Girls' Choirs performing Britten's "Ceremony of Carols" with harp accompaniment. The concert will also include music by Bob Chilcott, John Rutter, festive favourites and Christmas carols. Start your Christmas with this concert.

30th Nov

A Christmas Afternoon with ROM Theatre Arts


ROM Theatre Arts is extremely excited to announce its annual Christmas show at the prestigious ”The Actors Church” in Covent Garden on Thursday 30th November 2023.

1st Dec

Capital Arts At Christmas


Capital Arts at Christmas features London Cantamusica & Covent Garden Chorus offering a programme of popular Christmas music. 

3rd Dec

A Musical Theatre Christmas - Featuring an All Star West End Cast


An evening of Christmas song and joy, presented by an-all-star West End cast in aid of the St Paul's Church Benevolent Fund.

4th Dec

CGCA Carol Service 2023


St Paul's Church is delighted to welcome all back CGCA for their annual Carol Concert. St Paul's Choir will perform some traditional Christmas carols as well as readings from the local community.

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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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Phone: 1225 6387 020

Email: gro.hcruhcsrotca@ofni

St Pauls Church
Bedford Street
London
WC2E 9ED

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