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Gospel Evensong – 25 October 2026

Sep 21, 2026

On Sunday, 25 October, experience a powerful fusion of classic choral worship and dynamic contemporary gospel. Led by...

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Soul Sanctuary at the Barbican: Join us for a Symphonic Gospel Christmas!

Aug 17, 2026

We at Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir are looking forward to returning to the Barbican Hall on Sunday, 6 December 2026 to...

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Experience the Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir Live at Canada Water!

Jul 21, 2026

  Elevate your summer plans and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of live music on Sunday, 9th August 2026....

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Experience Gospel Evensong in the Heart of London – rooted in tradition, vibrantly alive.

Jul 9, 2026

On Sunday, 26th July, St Martin-in-the-Fields is delighted to welcome back Gospel Evensong - a wonderfully moving...

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Come to Soul At St James – Sunday, 5 July!

Jun 26, 2026

Soul at St James (S@SJ)   We believe that in a world which is getting increasingly scary – climate change,...

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SSGC Annual Christmas Concert – 16 December 2026

Jun 9, 2026

Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir returns to the heart of London for its annual Christmas concert on 16 December at St...

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Symphonic Gospel – Barbican Centre – 6 December 2026

Jun 9, 2026

Following three consecutive years of electrifying symphonic gospel at the Barbican - from the 2023 Gospel Explosion,...

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Soul At St James’ – 22 November 2026

Jun 9, 2026

Soul at St James returns on Sunday 22 November, 6–7pm, at St James’ Piccadilly, for a Christmas-themed event. A...

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Soul At St James – 4 October 2026

Jun 9, 2026

We are delighted to welcome you back to Piccadilly for the third gathering in our new Soul at St James’ series...

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Gospel Evensong – 27 September 2026

Jun 9, 2026

On Sunday 27th September, St Martin-in-the-Fields will once again resound with Gospel Evensong; a distinctive meeting...

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Soul At St James’ – 6 September 2026

Jun 9, 2026

Join us for an inspiring, hour-long musical gathering at St James’s Piccadilly. Part concert, part workshop, and part...

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Gospel Evensong – 16 August 2026

Jun 9, 2026

On Sunday 16th August, St Martin-in-the-Fields will once again open its doors to Gospel Evensong, a reflective yet...

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Gospel Evensong – 26 July 2026

Jun 9, 2026

On Sunday 26th July, St Martin-in-the-Fields will once again host Gospel Evensong a moving blend of Anglican liturgy...

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Soul At St James’ – 5 July 2026

Jun 9, 2026

Soul at St James returns on Sunday 5 July, 6–7pm, at St James’ Piccadilly, 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL. Expect an...

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BLOG POST: A Study in Resonance: The Renaissance of Soul at St James’.

May 22, 2026

There is a soul-stirring, almost breathtaking alchemy that occurs in the seconds before a choir begins to sing. It is...

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Gospel Evensong with Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir – Sunday 24 May 2026

May 12, 2026

On Sunday 24th May, St Martin-in-the-Fields will once again play host to Gospel Evensong — a beautiful meeting of the...

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An Afternoon of Soul: Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir Live at the Corn Exchange, Newbury (Ticketed Concert)

May 12, 2026

Following their free outdoor appearance in Newbury Market Place, Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir will take to the stage of...

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Soul in the Market Place: Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir at Newbury Spring Festival 2026 – FREE EVENT!

May 12, 2026

On Sunday 17 May, Newbury Spring Festival welcomes Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir to the heart of Berkshire for a free...

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A Service of Celebration at HMP Wandsworth: Marking 175 Years of Complex History

May 12, 2026

On 26 March 2026, we were honoured to take part in a special service marking the 175th anniversary of HMP Wandsworth....

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Gospel Evensong at St Martin-in-the-Fields

Apr 11, 2026

Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir returns to Trafalgar Square for a special Gospel Evensong at St Martin-in-the-Fields,...

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Soul at St James’ is back!

Apr 11, 2026

Soul at St James’ is back! - more info soon! We are delighted to return with a brand-new edition of our much-loved...

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History Of Gospel By Candlelight

Apr 11, 2026

In the candlelit hush of St Martin-in-the-Fields, Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir return to one of London’s most storied...

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Choir auditions! 🎼🎶

Mar 30, 2026

Soul Sanctuary is opening its doors - and this is no ordinary call-out. We are looking for singers with secure...

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 SSGC’s outstanding partners are transforming lives

Feb 11, 2024

It’s been a very busy couple of months and what’s kept us going has been the partnership with so many outstanding...

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We believe that in a world which is getting increa We believe that in a world which is getting increasingly scary, what is needed is for all of us to rediscover the spirit within ourselves, to rediscover each other offline through face-to-face community, and to make music together! Therefore the vision for Soul at Saint James shared by St James’s Church Piccadilly and Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir is a community of folks who gather together, step out of the world for an hour or two and get in touch with their humanity and their spirit through singing together. We welcome all who are inspired by this vision, whoever you are, whatever your background. And by the way, you don’t have to sing to be a part of S@SJ – you can sit and listen and enjoy if you prefer. Next event: Sunday, 6th September 2026, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Location: St James's Church, 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL @stjpiccadilly Admission: FREE and open to all. No tickets required.
Rehearsal for our next Soul at Saint James event, Rehearsal for our next Soul at Saint James event, details below! Sunday, 6th September 2026, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Location: St James's Church, 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL @stjpiccadilly Admission: FREE and open to all. No tickets required.
Our next Soul at Saint James event takes place on Our next Soul at Saint James event takes place on Sunday, 6th September 2026, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, we hope to see you there! Location: St James's Church, 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL @stjpiccadilly Admission: FREE and open to all. No tickets required.
We are heading to @canadawaterldn this Sunday as p We are heading to @canadawaterldn this Sunday as part of their Round The Dock summer programme! Catch SSGC and our live band on a unique floating stage for two 30-minute sets of uplifting soul and gospel. Complete your experience with brilliant street food, drinks, and artisan markets right on the dockside. Date: Sunday, 9 August 2026 Time: From 3.30pm onwards Location: Canada Water Lake Stage, Maritime Street, London, SE16 7LL Admission: FREE!
This summer we're heading to @canadawaterldn to be This summer we're heading to @canadawaterldn to be part of their summer programme Round The Dock, a floating stage on the dock, with free events, live music, food, drink and markets. Come and join us on Sunday 9th of August from 3.30pm onwards! ☀🎶
On Sunday 26th July, St Martin-in-the-Fields will On Sunday 26th July, St Martin-in-the-Fields will once again host Gospel Evensong a moving blend of Anglican liturgy and the warmth, depth and spirit of gospel music. Led by Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir, this contemporary take on sung evensong brings together scripture, prayer and rich vocal harmony in a service that feels both deeply rooted in tradition and wonderfully alive. With our Musical Director Pete Yarde Martin leading the band and Chris Bullock directing the choir, Gospel Evensong offers an hour of stillness, celebration and soulful sound in the heart of Trafalgar Square. Find more details on our website - link in bio!
Just over 24 hours to go until our next Soul@StJam Just over 24 hours to go until our next Soul@StJames! Give your weekend a musical lift, and join us for an hour of uplifting gospel music, completely FREE and open to absolutely everyone 🎶 🗓️ Sunday, July 5th, 5:00 PM 📍 St James’s Church, Piccadilly (W1J 9LL)
July’s gospel joy is just a week away! 🎶 Join our July’s gospel joy is just a week away! 🎶 Join our Soul@StJames gathering: part workshop, part concert, and completely FREE. Sing along with us or just sit back and soak it in! See you on Sunday, July 5th at 5:00 PM at St James’s Church, Piccadilly (W1J 9LL) 👋
Anthea, who sings alto in our choir, says that Tot Anthea, who sings alto in our choir, says that Total Praise always captures her heart - what gospel music song lifts you every time? 🎶 #gospel #gospelmusic #gospelsongs
Join our Soul@StJames gathering, part workshop, pa Join our Soul@StJames gathering, part workshop, part concert, and completely FREE. Sing along with us or just sit back and soak the words and music in! See you on Sunday, July 5th at 5:00 PM at @stjpiccadilly (W1J 9LL) 👋
If you're looking for a space to refresh your spir If you're looking for a space to refresh your spirit and find some community, mark your calendars. Soul@StJames is back on Sunday, July 5th! Come for an hour of pure, uplifting gospel music. It's completely FREE and open to absolutely everyone. 🗓️ Sunday, July 5th, 5:00 PM 📍 @stjpiccadilly , Piccadilly (W1J 9LL)
A huge thankyou to all those who experienced the b A huge thankyou to all those who experienced the beautiful canticles of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis with us at Evensong. It was a wonderful afternoon of prayer, uplifting music, and community! Thanks to Dupri for this lovely clip 🎶
Part workshop, part concert, and just the lift you Part workshop, part concert, and just the lift you need this summer ✨ Our next Soul@StJames is on Sunday, July 5th, and we would love for you to join us in Piccadilly. If you’ve been needing a space to step away from the daily grind, refresh your spirit, and experience the undeniable power of live gospel music, consider this your invitation! It’s a unique event where you don't just sit and watch, you can to lift your own voice and share in the joy of singing alongside Soul Sanctuary, one of London’s finest gospel choirs. Don't worry if singing isn’t your thing, as this event is open to absolutely everyone, including those who prefer to just sit back, listen, and be swept away by the sound. It’s completely FREE and lasts just over an hour. Invite a friend, bring your family, and let's fill the space together! 🗓️ Sunday, July 5th ⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 @stjpiccadilly, 197 Piccadilly, W1J 9LL
For Dupri, singing with Soul Sanctuary is all abou For Dupri, singing with Soul Sanctuary is all about bringing the music he grew up with to life alongside an incredible community. From TV screens to sing along events, stay tuned right here to see where our music takes us next!
For today's Throwback Thursday, we’re looking back For today's Throwback Thursday, we’re looking back to March 26th, when we had the privilege of taking part in a service of celebration marking the 175th anniversary of HMP Wandsworth. Led by the Bishop and the Dean of the Southwark Diocese, it was a moving afternoon that brought together the prison governor and staff, written contributions from prisoners, Change for Good, the Prison Outreach Network, St Mary Magdalene Wandsworth, and the brilliant music team at Southwark Cathedral. Music has a unique power to bring people together, and it was an honor to share our voices in community for such a significant milestone.
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Join us for Gospel by Candleight in London this Sa Join us for Gospel by Candleight in London this Saturday! Gospel music grew out of the hardest parts of history to become a universal language, blending deep emotion with celebration. In just 4 days time, we are tracking that evolution live in London. Our programme covers over a century of music, looking at the Jubilee era from 1870, the jazz/blues fusion from 1930, the “Golden Age” of 1940-1960, the civil rights and soul era from 1960, the popular era from 1980 and the urban era from 2000. 📍 @stmartininthefields 🕒 Saturday 6th June, 7pm 🎟️ Tickets & Info: Link in bio!
"There is a soul-stirring, almost breathtaking alc "There is a soul-stirring, almost breathtaking alchemy that occurs in the seconds before a choir begins to sing. It is the silence, in that collective stillness of a dozen souls aligning their body postures, and that profound, fleeting moment of suspension before the first chord creates a vibration that you feel in your very marrow. On Sunday, 3 May 2026, within the vaulted, hallowed architecture of St James’s Church, Piccadilly, that silence was particularly heavy; charged with the anticipation of a return..." Keep reading this fantastic account of our first Soul@StJames of 2026, by Soul Sanctuary's Magdalena on our website, under news. Link in bio! 📸Photos by John Kye
If you think this energy is good through a screen, If you think this energy is good through a screen, just wait until you hear it live in the centre of London ✨ Join us tomorrow afternoon as we bring this exact joy and contemporary gospel sound to Anglican Evensong, backed by a live 3-piece band. We can’t wait to share it with you! 📍 St Martin-in-the-Fields 🕒 Sunday 24th May, 5pm More details on our website - link in bio!
We are bringing contemporary gospel music to Angli We are bringing contemporary gospel music to Anglican Evensong at @stmartininthefields this Sunday! Experience the beautiful canticles of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis reimagined with stunning, soulful gospel settings, traditional prayers, and a live three-piece band. Come join us for an afternoon of prayer, uplifting music, and community - we can't wait to share this beautiful service with you. 📍 St Martin in the Fields, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ 🕒 Sunday 24th May, 5pm 🤳More details on our website - link in bio
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