— WHO WE ARE
30+ YEARS OF FAITH.
Rooted in London for over three decades. A community passionate about helping people discover faith, find belonging, and experience life to the fullest.
1994
Year Founded
30+
Years Serving London
100+
Village Groups
2
Campus Locations
— HOW WE HELP
Our global reach.
FCCC has made a commitment to create opportunities for leadership development and aid in global humanitarian need.
World vision — change the world
We are excited about our partnership with World Vision. In March 2020 we held Change the World Sunday which resulted in a huge response of child sponsorship in Malawi, Africa. In November 2022 we increased our sponsorship numbers in Malawi once again, and Rob and Coby Hogendoorn flew to Malawi to see first hand the benefits of child sponsorship and the impact World Vision is making in this country.
6K for Malawi
For the last four years we have hosted 6K for Water walks to raise funds for water, sanitation and hygiene projects in the Lupembe-Mlare region of Malawi. In 2023 and 2024 we hosted 6K Walks for a special water project in the region which is complete as of September, 2025. In September we envisioned FCCC with a new two-year goal to raise enough money to build a much needed early childhood education centre as well as another clean water installation for more villages in the region.
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If you would like to sponsor a child, please contact World Vision at worldvision.ca or call 1-866-595-5550.
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
We host this leadership event annually for individuals and teams to come and experience inspiration, challenge and the benefits of developing their leadership skills.
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In the past we have supported leadership development in Bolivia and Cuba and have recently turned our efforts toward supporting the GLS in Malawi.
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— OUR FAITH
What we believe.
Forest City Community Church embraces and communicates the teachings of the historic Christian faith. We understand the Bible to be God's authoritative and reliable Word for humankind, and we believe in God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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We are an interdenominational church. Our congregation is made up of people from Catholic, Protestant, evangelical, and non-religious backgrounds. What unites us isn't a denomination — it's a shared pursuit of God and community.
The Apostles' Creed is a good summary of what we believe."
— FOREST CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH
THE APOSTLES CREED
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I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.​
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I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.​
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He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended to the place of the dead.​
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The third day he rose again from the dead.
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He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
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From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
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I believe in the Holy Spirit, the universal Christian church, the community of believers, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
— CORE VALUES
What drives everything we do.
These aren't just words on a wall. They're the convictions that shape how we preach, how we serve, and how we treat every single person who walks through our doors.
PEOPLE MATTER TO GOD
Our entire vision begins here. Every program, every service, every decision is driven by the belief that every single person has value and purpose in the eyes of God.
AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY
We believe real life change happens in relationship. Our Villages small groups, campuses, and programs are all built around the conviction that we need each other.
RADICAL WELCOME
No background, no dress code, no prerequisite. Our "come as you are" culture means everyone — from the spiritually curious to the deeply committed — belongs here.
BIBLICAL TRUTH, CLEARLY COMMUNICATED
We're committed to teaching the Bible in ways that are honest, relevant, and accessible — whether you've followed Jesus your whole life or you're hearing his name for the first time.
LOCAL & GLOBAL IMPACT
Faith in action looks like serving our city and our world. Through Frontline Ministries and our World Vision partnership in Malawi, we put feet to what we believe.
GROWING FAITH
Whether you're taking your first steps or have walked with Jesus for decades, we're committed to creating environments where everyone can grow deeper in their faith.
— OUR AFFILIATIONS
Connected to
something bigger.
FOR EVERYONE
Forest City Community Church is essentially an interdenominational church. That is, its makeup is from, and for, people with diverse backgrounds.
Currently there are people with Catholic backgrounds, various Protestant and evangelical backgrounds as well as little or no church background.
FCCC has two primary affiliations. One, it is affiliated with a Christian Protestant denomination called the Christian Reformed Church in North America. Secondly, FCCC is affiliated with the Global Leadership Network, a growing movement of churches around the world that use a similar approach in reaching people with the message and love of Christ.
— CORE VALUES
What drives
everything we do.
These aren't just words on a wall. They're the convictions that shape how we preach, how we serve, and how we treat every single person who walks through our doors.
Biblical Truth Clearly Communicated
We're committed to teaching the Bible in ways that are honest, relevant, and accessible — whether you've followed Jesus your whole life or you're hearing his name for the first time.
People Matter To God
Our entire vision begins here. Every program, every service, every decision is driven by the belief that every single person has value and purpose in the eyes of God.
Authentic Community
We believe real life change happens in relationship. Our Villages small groups, campuses, and programs are all built around the conviction that we need each other.
Local and Global Impact
Faith in action looks like serving our city and our world. Through Frontline Ministries and our World Vision partnership in Malawi, we put feet to what we believe.
Radical Welcome
No background, no dress code, no prerequisite. Our "come as you are" culture means everyone — from the spiritually curious to the deeply committed — belongs here.
Growing Faith
Whether you're taking your first steps or have walked with Jesus for decades, we're committed to creating environments where everyone can grow deeper in their faith.
— OUR HISTORY
Where we've
come from.
While pastoring a church in the Vancouver area, a vision began growing in the hearts of Rob and Coby Hogendoorn — to pioneer a new church designed primarily for people with little church background, or those who had dropped out of church years ago.
Believing this to be God's leading, they moved their family to London in September 1992 and began laying the groundwork for what would become Forest City Community Church.
1994
A VISION TAKES ROOT
Church founded by a small group committed to community-centred faith in London.
2001
GROWTH & CENTRAL CAMPUS
FCCC establishes its 30-acre Central Campus on Bostwick Rd in south London, creating a permanent home.
2010
KID PROGRAM LAUNCHES
Central Campus opens. Forest City Kids program launches formally.
2018
EAST CAMPUS OPENS
East Campus planted. Students and Young Adults ministries established.
2024
30 YEARS OF MINISTRY
Celebrating 30 years. Two campuses, 100+ Villages, thousands in community.
— OUR STORY
Three decades
one mission.
From a small gathering in someone's living room to two campuses serving thousands across London. FCCC has grown through prayer, community, and a commitment to the city.