Know the most famous Iranian churches in London

As you know, London is a city of a thousand colors that hosts many people from different nations and ethnicities. Many Iranians have immigrated to London. It might be interesting for you to know that the largest Iranian church outside the country is located in the city of London. That’s why this time we want to talk to you about the Iranian church in London, which is very famous and popular. In this city, there are two famous churches that have gathered Iranians together. Stay with us to introduce them to you. We have already explained everything in the travel guide to London article.

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1. Iranian Church of London (ICF)

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As we said, the Iranian Church of London (ICF) is the largest and oldest Iranian church abroad. This holy place has played an important role in the education of ministers, teachers and also the training of Iranian priests with its diverse and numerous programs. It also helps and supports Persian-speaking Christians living in London. Let’s see how this church came into being.

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Iranian Church of London (ICF) was built for Iranians about twenty-five years ago. Gradually, in order to be more effective, apart from the worship meetings that he held on Sundays in the main building, he also organized small home meetings for reading the Bible in London. The goal of the group leaders was to bring people of faith together to have a closer and more intimate relationship with each other and to have a deeper understanding of God’s word.

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One of these home meetings, which was held in North London and the Barnet area, was very well received by Iranians, and every day more Iranians joined these meetings, until the leaders and pastors of the church decided to hold larger meetings in North London arrange.

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Gradually, with the help and support of the leaders and the senior pastor of the church named “Pastor Edward Hospian Mehr”, they decided to open a local church. Since then, the meetings became more formal and this group officially started its activity as the Iranian Church of London (ICF).

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2. North London Iranian Church (NLIC).

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The London Iranian Church (NLIC) was opened in 2004 in North London; While only one weekly meeting was scheduled on Wednesdays. But this church has attracted many Farsi-speaking and Urdu-speaking people who live in the north and northwest of London. Since 2012, the church has been self-managed and special programs are held every Sunday.

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Many believers and church members gather in this holy place on Sunday to worship the great God and praise Jesus Christ. The London Iranian Church (NLIC) is actually an independent Protestant church that does not belong to any particular denomination. Rather, their goal is to understand the word of the Lord and facilitate its understanding for Christians and believers so that they can communicate with the masters of Christ in a friendly way and be more motivated every day than yesterday.

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The London Iranian Church (NLIC) cultivates skilled and experienced ministers to be able to administer the affairs of the people competently. It is interesting to know that in addition to numerous departments within the church, there are also sections for children, teenagers, youth, women, men, couples and families. So far, the education and training department of children and teenagers has been met with great reception; Because there are special educational programs in these meetings that have had positive effects.

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It should be noted that the North London Iranian Church is also a member of the “Council of Synchronized Iranian Churches”. Therefore, dear Iranians living in London, if they want to know the eternal truths of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and seek more efficiency in the way of worship and fellowship with Christians, they can participate in the activities of this church.