Hillsong Church UK is a charismatic Christian Non-denominational megachurch in the United Kingdom which is a part of Hillsong Church global. Hillsong London, founded as London Christian Life Centre, was the first church planted in the UK by the Sydney-based church, in 1992.
History
The church was planted out of the Hills Christian Life Centre (in Greater Western Sydney, Australia) by Gerard and Sue Keehan in 1992 as the London Christian Life Centre, becoming Hillsong Church London in 2000.
From 2000 to 2002 Hillsong London met in various West End theatres and university halls around London.
On 13 September 2009 Hillsong London held a service at The O2 Arena, to celebrate ten years of the church in London. In 2013, Hillsong London formed the Warehouse Project just outside Millwall FC's stadium, The Den.
Hillsong London has hosted their special Christmas event called "Carols at Wembley Arena" at the SSE Arena, Wembley, with the event sold out in 2015.
In 2017, the Church had an annual gross income of over £18 million, and is registered as a charitable institution with the Charity Commission. all in England apart from Edinburgh in Scotland. The services are held in rented accommodation.
In 2019, a new congregation started in Croydon, attracting around 600 attendees. The global church has been embroiled in a number of other controversies and has been subjected to various criticisms, for example its position on LGBTQI issues.
Discography
- Shout God's Fame (2004)
- Jesus is (Live) (2006)
- Jesus is (Remix) (2008)
- Hail to the King (2008)
See also
- Christian Life Centre
- Hillsong (disambiguation)