Historic churches · London
City Temple
In or near City of London.
City Temple — church in the City of London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- City Thameslink · 0.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit City Temple, the nearest railway station is City Thameslink, located 0.3 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is EC4A 3BL.
About
City Temple is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Address: http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4581944. Wikidata describes it as: "church in the City of London". Coordinates: 51.5171°, -0.1061°.
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Heritage listing
The City Temple is a Nonconformist church on Holborn Viaduct in London. The current minister is Rodney Woods. The church is part of the Thames North Synod of the United Reformed Church and is a member of the Evangelical Alliance. The City Temple is most famous as the preaching place of the 20th century liberal theologian Leslie Weatherhead. Other notable preachers have included R. J. Campbell, Joseph Fort Newton, Thomas Goodwin and Joseph Parker. The first church building on the present site was built in 1874. The congregation was founded much earlier; the traditional date is 1640 but some evidence suggests it was founded as early as the 1560s by Puritans.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
City Temple is a diverse church located in the heart of London, welcoming individuals from various backgrounds. It offers worship services and activities both in person and via Zoom, fostering a sense of community and spiritual growth among its members.
From the Wikipedia article
The City Temple is a Nonconformist church on Holborn Viaduct in London. The current minister is Rodney Woods. The church is part of the Thames North Synod of the United Reformed Church and is a member of the Evangelical Alliance. The City Temple is most famous as the preaching place of the 20th century liberal theologian Leslie Weatherhead. Other notable preachers have included R. J. Campbell, Joseph Fort Newton, Thomas Goodwin and Joseph Parker. The first church building on the present site was built in 1874. The congregation was founded much earlier; the traditional date is 1640 but some evidence suggests it was founded as early as the 1560s by Puritans. Destroyed by bombing during the Second World War, it was rebuilt and reopened in 1958.
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Background
History
The City Temple is widely believed to have been founded by Thomas Goodwin. The exact date of its foundation is unknown, but it is believed to have been around 1640. It is the oldest Nonconformist congregation in the City of London. Its first meeting-house was located in Anchor Lane. The second minister of the Church was Thomas Harrison, who succeeded Goodwin in 1650, at which time the Church moved to a meeting-house in Lime Street. Harrison's ministry only lasted until 1655. A successor was not appointed until 1658, when Thomas Mallory was called to pastor the Church. Mallory led the Church during the difficult period that followed the Restoration of the Monarchy in 1660. The Church moved…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5171, -0.1061
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC4A 3BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- 0207 583 5532
- Established
- 1640
- Nearest railway station
- City Thameslink — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Sundays 11:00; Thursdays 19:00 via Zoom
- Official site
- city-temple.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q5123459 (CC0)
- wikipedia: City Temple, London (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: City Temple, Holborn Viaduct.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is City Temple?
- City Temple is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC4A 3BL), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is City Temple?
- City Temple — church in the City of London.
- How do I get to City Temple?
- The nearest railway station is City Thameslink, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC4A 3BL.
- When was City Temple built?
- Built or established in 1640.
- Is City Temple a listed building?
- City Temple is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is City Temple free to visit?
- Yes, City Temple is free to enter.
- How do I get to City Temple?
- The nearest railway station is City Thameslink, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC4A 3BL.