Meetings & Churches

There are a number of churches which are active in the UK and also other meetings which take place in various locations around the country. These include churches in London and outskirts as well as in Edinburgh and Milton Keynes. Meetings include a Mothers' and Toddlers' group in London as well as Bible Studies near Sevenoaks, Cambridge, Wimbledon and Central London.

Some of these meetings have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and precautions to minimise the risk of infection, so please do check directly with the church / meeting organisers that meetings are going ahead as planned and make sure you reserve places and follow all the required procedures for attending.

If your meeting is not listed or you are aware of any changes, please contact us.

1. Karashidane - Mustard Seed - West Ealing

Karashidane is a the Japanese fellowship linked to the International Presbyterian Church in Ealing.Read more

2. Japanese Community Cafe, West Acton

There is a Community Cafe for Japanese people and others at St. Martin's Church in West Acton.Read more

3. City of London

There is a Bible study for internationals in the City of London, as well as a Parents' and Toddlers' group meeting nearby.Read more

4. VIP Club, London

The VIP Club is a meeting for business people based in the City of London. Great for networking between Japanese people working in the field of finance.Read more

5. Milton Keynes

The Japanese Church at Milton Keynes meets approximately fortnightly.Read more

6. Stockport and Greater Manchester

A range of activities are offered in the Stockport and Greater Manchester area, including meetings for friendship, support, encouragement and the opportunity to learn about the Christian faith.Read more

7. London Megumi Church, North Finchley

London Megumi Church meets in North Finchley, not far from Central London. Meetings are held in English and Japanese.Read more

8. Bible Study, Sevenoaks

This friendly group of Japanese speakers meets for Bible study and occasional social gatherings in Sevenoaks, Kent.Read more

9. Japanese Christian Fellowship, London

The Japanese Christian Fellowship, London meets online and also at the JCF House in West Acton.Read more

10. St. John's Church, Downshire Hill

St. John's, Downshire Hill runs periodic meetings in Japanese for local individuals in the Hampstead area of North London.Read more

11. Edinburgh Japanese Church

Edinburgh Japanese Church is in Scotland's capital, close to the city centre.Read more

12. ECCJ London Japanese Church

ECCJ London Japanese Church is a lively family-friendly church located right in front of the Piccadilly Line tube station in Ealing, London.Read more

13. South London Japanese Church

South London Japanese Church is based in Wimbledon, London and was established in April 2018.Read more

Bible Study, Sevenoaks

This friendly group of Japanese speakers meets for Bible study and occasional social gatherings in Sevenoaks, Kent. Read more

City of London

There is a Bible study for internationals in the City of London, as well as a Parents' and Toddlers' group meeting nearby. Read more

ECCJ London Japanese Church

ECCJ London Japanese Church is a lively family-friendly church located right in front of the Piccadilly Line tube station in Ealing, London. Read more

Edinburgh Japanese Church

Edinburgh Japanese Church is in Scotland's capital, close to the city centre. Read more

Japanese Christian Fellowship, London

The Japanese Christian Fellowship, London meets online and also at the JCF House in West Acton. Read more

Japanese Community Cafe, West Acton

There is a Community Cafe for Japanese people and others at St. Martin's Church in West Acton. Read more

Karashidane - Mustard Seed - West Ealing

Karashidane is a the Japanese fellowship linked to the International Presbyterian Church in Ealing. Read more

London Megumi Church, North Finchley

London Megumi Church meets in North Finchley, not far from Central London. Meetings are held in English and Japanese. Read more

Milton Keynes

The Japanese Church at Milton Keynes meets approximately fortnightly. Read more

South London Japanese Church

South London Japanese Church is based in Wimbledon, London and was established in April 2018. Read more

St. John's Church, Downshire Hill

St. John's, Downshire Hill runs periodic meetings in Japanese for local individuals in the Hampstead area of North London. Read more

Stockport and Greater Manchester

A range of activities are offered in the Stockport and Greater Manchester area, including meetings for friendship, support, encouragement and the opportunity to learn about the Christian faith. Read more

VIP Club, London

The VIP Club is a meeting for business people based in the City of London. Great for networking between Japanese people working in the field of finance. Read more

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