Our Church
The nature and qualities of our parish are typical of any Bible believing Church. We follow the teachings of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The parish is a part of one spiritual, worldwide, united, indivisible Holy Church, Celestial Church of Christ which came into existence by divine order on the 29th of September 1947, in Porto-Novo, Dahomey (now Republic of Benin), through Samuel Bilewu Joseph Oshoffa.
Our Vision & Mission
Our Church
Celestial Church of Christ is a spiritual, world-wide, united, indivisible Holy Church which came into the world from heaven by DIVINE ORDER on the 29th of September 1947 in Porto Novo, Republic of Benin through the founder of the Church, the Late Reverend, Pastor, Prophet, Founder Samuel Bilehou Joseph Oshoffa.
Vision
To evangelise the world through the proclamation of the Word – the Good News of the Messiah Jesus Christ, and of the Kingdom of God; in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, and of the Kingdom of God; in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, proclaiming deliverance to those bound by the shackles of Satan, healing the brokenhearted, the sick, the informed, restoring hope to the hopeless and those who are bound, while reinforcing the faith of all – both feeble and strong in the unfailing righteousness and faithfulness of God Almighty and Jesus Christ, the Lord & Saviour.
Mission
To worship God Almighty in holiness and reverence To Preach the good news of the Messiah – Jesus Christ and the imminent Kingdom of God through evangelism, Bible Classes, Bible Lectures, organised spiritual forums, print and electronic media. To prepare believers for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. To work for the unity of all Christians To organise and run schools, colleges, seminaries, and research centers. Inculcation and restoration of Christian values into home/families, to encourage family cohesion, peace and stability in homes, neighbourhoods, and nations through prayers, counselling and spiritual ministration. Organise charities and relief operations. Promote crime free and drug free environments.
Our History
In short, The Celestial Church of Christ Elephant & Castle Parish has been in existence for over 40 years. From very humble beginnings, with the first proper service in St Matthew’s Church Hall on Sunday 29th February 1976, now appointed as the official Birthday Anniversary of our parish.
The parish is situated in Peckham, South East London, occupying a previously abandoned Anglican Church building (St Andrews Church) at 187 Glengall Road, London SE15 6RS.
