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Sunday Eucharist

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

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

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


4th - 10th Dec

Baby Gospel Christmas Special


Baby Gospel returns for a Christmas special! An uplifting family concert of soul, gospel and festive music, featuring the astonishing vocal talents of CK Gospel Choir, professional gospel choir based in London.

5th Dec

The Royal Theatrical Fund's Carol Service


The Royal Theatrical Fund are delighted to be returning to the Actors Church with their annual Carol Service.

5th Dec

A Christmas Soiree 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 Friday 5th December 2025.

7th Dec

A Ceremony of Carols - New London Singers


Immerse yourself in the magic of the festive season with New London Singers and their acclaimed music director, Jamie Powe.

7th Dec

A Christmas Carol Extravaganza! - New London Singers


Join New London Singers for a magical afternoon of classic Christmas carols. Fun for family and friends of all ages!

8th Dec

Curtain Up On Christmas - LAINE Theatre Arts


Laine Theatre Arts Choir is thrilled to return to The Actors’ Church for their annual Christmas Concert under the musical direction of Lawrence Broomfield-McHugh. A programme of traditional Christmas carols to seasonal Musical Theatre songs interspersed by poignant readings.

8th Dec

Covent Garden Community Association Carol Service


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

9th Dec

The Mace Foundation Christmas Carol Concert


Please join us for an evening of festivities for the Mace Foundation's annual Christmas Carol Concert in aid of Become, who supports children in care and young care leavers..

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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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