The Unification of Cherubim and Seraphim Churches, one of Nigeria’s oldest and most influential African-initiated Christian movements, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year with a series of events in the United Kingdom.
Founded in 1925 by St. Moses Orimolade Tunolase in Nigeria, the church has grown from a small revivalist movement into a global Christian community spanning Africa, Europe, North America, and beyond. The UK has been a central part of this story, with the first branch established in 1965, making this a dual celebration of both the church’s centenary and 60 years of presence in the UK.
Bishop Mike Royal, General Secretary, Churches Together in England, said “We wish the Cherubim and Seraphim Church God’s richest blessings on the occasion of their 100 year anniversary and 60 years in the UK. May it be a time marked with joy and celebration in Christ as they reach this incredible milestone”
Chair of the UK Centenary Committee, Pastor Dr Richard Fasunloye, noted that: “The Cherubim and Seraphim Church has been a spiritual home for generations of African Christians in the UK.” He added: “This milestone is not only a celebration of our past, but a moment to renew our mission for faith, unity, and social contribution in a multicultural Britain.”
To mark this landmark occasion, the church is hosting seminars and a centenary Thanksgiving Service. Visitors from any CTE Member Churches would be welcome.
Historical/Scholarly seminar
Saturday 23 August 2025, 2pm.
Venue: C&S Church Headquarters, 175 Earlham Grove, London E7 9AP.
Theme: Collaborative Leadership and Making Membership Meaningful.
Youth seminar
Saturday 6 September 2025, 3pm.
Venue: C&S Mount Zion Crouch End, 145a Crouch Hill, London N8 9QH.
Theme: Raising Leaders, Shaping Culture and Transforming Lives.
Centenary Day Prayer
Tuesday 9 September 2025, 7pm
Venue: Virtual on Zoom
Meeting ID: 819 5175 2962
Passcode: 642728
Centenary Thanksgiving Service
Saturday 13 September 2025, 2pm
Venue: Lighthouse, 262 -274 Camberwell Road, Camberwell, London, SE5 0AY.
The Centenary Thanksgiving Service will feature gospel music and worship from the church’s UK Mass Choir, and keynote messages from religious and civic leaders.
Contact Pastor (Dr.) Richard Fasunloye by email for more information about any of the events.
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