Elmira St, Lewisham, London SE13 7BN Sundays, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM +44 (0) 7906 065 163
About us

One family, gathered from all of London

We are one of the oldest Church of Christ congregations in the capital. Our members come from many races, nations and backgrounds — held together by one faith and one Head, Jesus Christ.

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Our conviction

Rooted in Christ, patterned on Scripture

We strive to do everything the way the early church did in the New Testament — whether in the doctrines of our worship or in a fellowship of genuine love. No headquarters, no human founder: each congregation is led locally by its own elders according to the Bible.

Because London is so vast and metropolitan, our membership is beautifully diverse. What unites us is not culture or class, but the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord.

Paul the Apostle — Ephesians 2:19–22
What holds us together

Four things you'll find here

Biblical Authority

The Bible is our only rule for faith and practice.

Sweet Fellowship

A diverse family that genuinely shares life together.

Truth Sharing

Carrying the gospel to a searching city, with grace.

Keeping Each Other

Bearing one another's burdens through welfare and prayer.

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Frequently asked questions

Honest answers to the questions people ask us most.

In a world full of questions, the Bible is our go-to guide (Psalm 119:105). It gives wise counsel when we're confused, lifts us when we're down, and shows us how to be saved from sin and receive eternal life (Romans 1:16). With so many opinions out there, we stick to what the Bible says, plain and simple — an unchanged gem that has stood the test of time (Revelation 22:18-19), revealing what God really wants from us (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

Jesus is a member of the Godhead, our Saviour and guiding light (1 John 4:14; John 8:12) — the connection between this world and everlasting life (John 3:16). In the midst of daily chaos we find our centre in Christ (Colossians 3:4). We call ourselves “disciples” because He is our example; we strive to live as He lived (1 Corinthians 11:1).

The pressure to be sinlessly perfect can be crushing. God never meant for us to carry that weight; His grace takes it off our shoulders. Forgiveness isn't earned by being good — it's a gift received through faith in Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9). That grace is not a free pass to stay the same; it motivates us to change (Titus 2:11-12). Through baptism we access this grace.

Water baptism, by full immersion, is more than a symbol; it is how we ask God to save us from our sins (Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16; 1 Peter 3:21). It marks the start of a new spiritual journey (Romans 6:3-4) and is an essential part of accepting God's saving grace (Titus 3:5).

To be a spiritual family, directly connected to the church Jesus Himself established (Matthew 16:18). He is our head — not any human or man-made organisation (Ephesians 1:22-23). Each congregation operates independently, led by its local elders according to the Bible (Titus 1:5; 1 Peter 5:1-4), with everyone playing a part (1 Corinthians 12:12-27).

Worship should be simple, heartfelt and guided by the New Testament. Like the early believers, we sing (Ephesians 5:19), pray earnestly (1 Thessalonians 5:17), remember Christ through the Lord's Supper every week (1 Corinthians 11:23-26), listen to God's Word (2 Timothy 4:2) and give with open hearts (2 Corinthians 9:7).

Yes — every Sunday we break bread and share the cup, remembering Jesus' sacrifice for us (1 Corinthians 11:23-26) and echoing the practice of the early Christians (Acts 20:7). It is a unifying moment that grounds us in the love and grace we've been given through Christ.

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