Our History
ECF- Ilford is a Tamil Christian Church based in Ilford, Redbridge borough.
Our history dates back to the year 2001. Tamil Church London , ECF- Ilford was the first to branch out from the Emmanuel Christian Fellowship, Manor Park, Eastham which is the first Tamil Church in London, United Kingdom which was planted Forty years ago by Pastor Jonathan Eden and nurtured by Pastor G I Ebenezer and his colleagues.
Our prime aim is to help and guide the Tamil Community spiritually & morally through the resurrected power of the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.
We preach the uncompromising Truth & the Good News of Salvation which you can receive only through the Lord Jesus Christ.
Over one hundred members attend our Sunday Services including over 40 children & Youth aged between 2½ to 30 years.
It is a great joy to see that the lives of the people who are eagerly attending the services are being transformed and give them hope & purpose in their lives. Children attend Sunday School Classes and Youth Service according to their age group.
We also have regular Bible Studies, Fasting and Prayer Meetings, Youth Meetings, Ladies Prayer meetings ,Young Adult Fellowships. Furthermore we reach out Tamils through door to door and street evangelism.
We do also help the Community through Counselling Ministry in various areas such as Marriage, Parental, Relationships, Debt Management, Immigration and Social Service matters.
Furthermore we have a Football Club known as ´Emmanuel Royals F.C` for boys from the age above 14.
Outward Facing
Our Vision
ECF-Ilford was started with the VISION of reaching out the perishing souls and planting churches in Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham, Romford & Havering and further eastward. Since we believe it is vital to worship the Lord in Truth & Spirit with likeminded Fellowship, and wholehearted service we are committed to; Worshipping God reverentially, Reaching out the souls passionately, Preaching & Teaching the Word of God uncompromisingly.
Following Jesus
Our Mission
Here to serve
Our Leaders
The leadership of our church is composed of devoted men and women who have been called to serve with humility, wisdom, and steadfast faith. United in their commitment to Christ and His Church, they provide spiritual guidance, oversight, and pastoral care to our congregation. Each leader serves with a deep sense of responsibility and a sincere desire to glorify God in all they do. We invite you to learn more about those who faithfully lead and support the mission and ministry of our church.
Our Church has been recognized by The London Project for its outstanding and faithful ministry in the City of London.
A New Chapter in Our Journey of Faith
In August 2025, our church entered a significant new season as we became officially associated with the Free Church of England – an Episcopal Church based in England, a biblically rooted, historically rich Anglican body with a deep commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As part of this new chapter, our leaders were prayerfully and formally ordained by The Right Rev’d Dr Paul Hunt Bishop Primus, affirming their call to shepherd God’s people with integrity, humility, and love.
This affiliation reflects our desire to remain faithful to the unchanging Word of God while being part of a wider church family that supports mission, discipleship, and spiritual growth. We are thankful for the covering, accountability, and fellowship this brings as we continue to serve our community and beyond.
We look forward to what God will do in and through us as we walk forward in unity, under the Lordship of Christ, and in partnership with the Free Church of England.
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