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King’s
Cross Methodist Church was established in 1823, as "King’s
Cross Wesleyan Church". At that time, King’s Cross was a
fashionable residential suburb of London, with picturesque gardens
and fields.
By 1923 – the first centenary of the church – all this had
changed. An estimated 50, 000 people lived within a half mile radius
of the church.
Ministers turned their attention to the needs of young people living
in the ‘unlovely slums’ of King’s Cross.
The war years saw a decline in church attendance due to evacuations
from the area. In addition, there was considerable war damage to the
roof of the building, hindering mission. Consequently, the 1950’s
and 1960’s were a time of uncertainty for the church.
In 1969, a German Mission moved to King’s Cross, and worked at
the Mission through the 1970’s. Strong links with the local community
were retained throughout the 1970’s and 1980’s - during
the King’s Cross
Fire of 1987, an ecumenical team of clergy assisted the emergency
services, and the church was used as a resting place for the dead.
In 1992, a Chinese Methodist Mission, under the leadership of Rev
David Foo, arrived at the church.
Today, the Chinese congregation is thriving, and the church remains
home to a small English language congregation. Outreach work includes
a local ecumenical project working with women in prostitution,
and an advice service working with Chinese immigrants.
For further information on Kings Cross Church you can go to:
www.hindestreet.org.uk
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