Hillsong Church UK
Hillsong Church UK | |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Denomination | Hillsong Church |
Website | hillsong |
History | |
Founded | 1992 |
Clergy | |
Senior pastor(s) | Phil and Lucinda Dooley |
Pastor(s) | Tim and Nicola Douglass |
Hillsong Church UK is a
History
The church was planted out of the
From 2000 to 2002 Hillsong London met in various
In August 2005, Hillsong London began holding services in Leatherhead, Surrey (southwest of London), and in 2011 services commenced in Tonbridge, Kent (southeast of London).[citation needed]
In 2006 Hillsong London drew 3,000 people to the
On 13 September 2009 Hillsong London held a service at
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.[4]
In 2019, a new congregation started in Croydon, attracting around 600 attendees.[5]
Today
In February 2021 the
In 2017, the Church had an annual gross income of over £18 million, and is registered as a
Controversies
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In June 2020, pastor Gary Clarke was criticised for refusing to comment on the
In December 2022, Hillsong London was criticised for charging £10 per ticket for its Christmas carol service. Carl Beech wrote in Premier Christianity:
The gospel is supposed to be good news to the poor. Therefore, it would seem abhorrent to exclude anyone who can’t afford to attend. The incarnation and sacrifice of Christ is mind-blowingly generous and undeserved. Christmas is our chance to communicate this in word and deed. If ever there was a time to throw the doors open and welcome everyone in, this is it."[10]
Discography
- Shout God's Fame (2004)
- Jesus is (Live) (2006)
- Jesus is (Remix) (2008)
- Hail to the King (2008)
See also
References
- ^ a b Tomkins, Steve (3 February 2006). "Theatre of God". BBC. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Hillsong Church" (PDF). Religion Media Centre. 2019. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ Zinchini, Cassandra (26 October 2007). "Taking Revival to the World". Christianity Today. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- ^ "About Jesus'? Hillsong 'Sells Out' Advertised Xmas Services With Dancing Elves, Santa, Mini-Skirt Flappers". Christian News Network. 18 December 2016. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
- ^ a b Joshua Statter, 600 worshippers flock to megachurch Hillsong's new weekly service in Croydon, eastlondonlines.co.uk, UK, 7 October 2019
- ^ Lee, Jennifer (20 February 2021). "New lead pastors appointed to Hillsong UK". Christian Today.
- ^ "Join us this Sunday - UK". Hillsong Church UK. 8 October 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ Joe Shute, Inside Hillsong: Hollywood's evangelical megachurch that is taking London by storm, telegraph.co.uk, UK, 26 July 2019
- ^ Jarvis, Danielle (5 June 2020). "Hillsong's Brian Houston apologizes for UK pastor's comments". My Christian Daily. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ Beech, Carl. "Charging for carol services is performance-driven Christianity at its worst". Premier Christianity. Retrieved 6 December 2022.