Who is City Gates Church?
City Gates Church is a Pentecostal church in Ilford, east London, whose story goes back to 1925. Part of the Elim movement, it meets at 25-29 Clements Road, in the heart of the town. It is led by Harold Afflu, its lead pastor, and Ore Adeyemo, associate pastor, together with a team of leaders. Its motto sums up its calling: knowing Jesus and making Him known together, in Ilford and beyond.
The church gives an important place to prayer, with a gathering called Encounter on the first Tuesday of every month. It holds two services on Sundays, the second of which is streamed online, and publishes its sermons on YouTube, where it has also told its story since 1925. Efficient Church summarizes a selection of them on this page: each article distils a teaching with its key verses and links back to the original video and the church's channel.
Practical information
- Address
- 25-29 Clements Road, IG1 1BH Ilford · Directions
- Service
- Sunday at 9:30 and 11:30
- Website
- citygates.london
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Frequently asked questions about City Gates Church
Who are the pastors of City Gates Church?
Harold Afflu is the lead pastor of City Gates Church in Ilford, and Ore Adeyemo is the associate pastor. They lead the church together with a team of leaders and volunteers.
Where and when does City Gates meet?
The church is at 25-29 Clements Road, Ilford (IG1 1BH). Sunday services are held at 9:30am and 11:30am; the second service is also streamed online.
Which movement does City Gates belong to?
City Gates Church belongs to the Elim Pentecostal Church, a Pentecostal denomination whose churches are attended by tens of thousands of people every week across the United Kingdom.