Founded in 1840, our church began as a major force for good in the local area. This part of Westminster was nicknamed ‘The Devil’s Acre’ by Charles Dickens due to great poverty, oppression, and injustice.
When Samuel Martin and his team moved in, they started to make a huge difference, through Almshouses, schools, caring for orphans, and providing work schemes for the unemployed.
Since this incredible foundation, the church family has moved through numerous seasons, including welcoming some of the world’s most gifted Bible teachers and seeing a wonderful diversity of local and international members, all making a difference in a variety of ways.
We believe God is encouraging us to build upon this great legacy. We want to continue seeing people become followers of Jesus through the preaching of His Word, and to go on filling London with the love of God through the ministries He calls us to.
Our simple vision is to see London filled with followers of Jesus. If that happens, then London and the world will be radically transformed.
We believe that we can see this happen by emphasising three major ‘callings’ of our church: to be an Apostolic, Bible & Spirit, Community.
These can be easily remembered as ‘ABC’:
Apostolic
“Sending followers of Jesus, to live with purpose, across London and around the world.”
(Evangelism, Foodbank, Little Stars, New Acre Café, Missional Giving, Missional Venue, Public Policy, Interested.london.)
Bible & Spirit
“Shaping & strengthening followers of Jesus, of all ages, to be faithful to the Bible and empowered by the Holy Spirit.”
(Teaching, Children & Youth ministries, Worship & Prayer.)
Community
“Meaningfully connecting, because of Jesus, a wonderful diversity of people throughout London”
(Pastoral Care, Life Groups, Sunday Hospitality, Gatherings.)
