A Sanctuary on the Strand, St Mary le Strand is an inspirational and peaceful place for Christian worship. An inclusive church we welcome and serve everyone. We celebrate every person and don’t discriminate on grounds of race, identity, gender, or sexuality. We are truly ‘open to God and open to all’.
CONEXIÓN by Lidia Leon Cabral is being exhibited at St Mary le Strand until 11th December 2022. The church is open to visitors from Monday to Thursday, 12 noon to 4.00 p.m. and on Fridays from 11.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.
CONEXIÓN at St. Mary Le Strand is a concrete example of dialogue between the Anglican Church, the Dominican Republic and the art of Lidia Leon to encourage coexistence of the individuals by integrating the language of art into architecture and the natural material into the sacred geometry of the space.
With this installation made of tobacco leaves, Lidia Leon Cabral has transformed St. Mary Le Strand - one beautiful example of the Baroque architecture in London- into a sort of agorà where diverse cultures can meet and live together. The tobacco plants, which situate the work in a Caribbean landscape and are a crucial part of the socioeconomic development of the Dominican Republic, are a recurring theme in LiLeón’s imagery: she was born and raised in a prominent family of tobacco farmers. In the hands of the artist-architect, these large leaves become a raw material to be used in construction, keeping the essential link to Mother Nature open. The collage of tobacco leaves on the panels was inspired by the church’s ancient stained-glass windows.
See below for 'What's On' as part of our Public and Cultural Programme and our Special Events and Church Services.
Join us for this solo piano concert performed by Elena Toponogova. Programme: Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943): Two moments musicaux, Op. 16 in D flat major and B minor Daises op.38 Two Etudes-tableaux op.39 no 2 in a minor and no 5 in e flat minor Nikolai Medtner (1880-1951): Sonata-Reminiscenza op.38 in a minor P.I.Tchaikovsky (1840-1893): Intermezzo ... Read more
Strand Community Choir Spring launch - Open to All
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Music and Readings for Advent, a time of expectation and waiting for the birth of Christ at Christmas.
Come and join us to sing carols and hear readings, both biblical and literary, to celebrate the joyful season of Christmas. All are welcome!
Join us for the lunchtime concert performed by William Smith, tenor and pianist Simon Bate. Free Admission
Celebrate the festive season with a stunning hour of spectacular piano music performed by one of London’s most brilliant concert pianists, to the glow of candlelight. Conveniently located in St Mary-le-Strand, at the heart of London’s West End, with pre-dinner and after-dinner options, this is the perfect musical experience to combine with a relaxed meal. ... Read more
Enjoy a magical Christmas concert by candlelit in the beautiful setting of St Mary Le Strand.. The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta will perform Vivaldi's masterpiece, The Four Seasons, along with Corelli's outstanding Christmas Concerto. This spectacular concert will ensure you celebrate the festive season in style! Note - there are two performances available: 6pm and 8.30pm ... Read more
The theme of this concert is "Christmas Nocturnes". Music by Maria Szymanowska, Mikhail Glinka, Grieg, Chopin, Tchaikovsky and others. Free Admission
Enjoy a magical Christmas concert by candlelit in the beautiful setting of St Mary Le Stand. The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta will perform masterpieces by Bach and Vivaldi, including the epic Four Seasons. This spectacular concert will ensure you celebrate the festive season in style! Note - there are two performances available: 6pm ... Read more
Mark the end of a busy year with a stunning classical concert from the brilliant musicians of The Piccadilly Sinfonietta, featuring Vivaldi’s timeless masterpiece, by the glow of candlelight. Conveniently located in St Mary-le-Strand, at the heart of London’s West End, with three performance times, this is the perfect musical experience to combine with your ... Read more