RCCG City of Grace · Peterborough
About Us
A vibrant multicultural church family where grace transforms lives and fulfils destinies — serving Peterborough since 2007.
Our Story
Welcome to City of Grace
RCCG City of Grace Peterborough is a place where grace transforms lives and fulfils destinies. We are a vibrant, multi-cultural church family committed to worshipping God, building strong relationships, and impacting our community with the love of Christ.
Our church is a safe haven where people of all backgrounds can experience God's presence, grow in their faith, and discover their God-given purpose. We believe in the transformative power of God's grace and are passionate about helping everyone reach their full potential in Christ.
“A place where grace transforms lives and fulfils destinies.”
Est. 2007 · Peterborough
Our Journey
Our History
From a small prayer meeting to a thriving parish — the story of City of Grace is a testament to divine faithfulness.
2007
RCCG City of Grace, Peterborough, a Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Worldwide is a divinely orchestrated agenda to fulfil God's prophetic mandate for this generation. It is a multi-cultural church where grace transforms lives and fulfils destinies. The Church is a product of the calling of God upon the Presiding Pastor, Pastor George Akinwumi who while on a prayer retreat with his ministry mentor and Senior Pastor in 2003 felt the Holy Spirit was asking him to relocate from Nottingham to Cambridge United Kingdom. He promptly obeyed this nudging of the Holy Spirit even though it was a painful decision to take such a step at the time.
On February 2004, the whole family moved to Cambridge to wait for the next leading. It was not long when the Lord connected them with a young family (now Pastor and Pastor Mrs Dapo Adegoke). The two families started a house prayer meeting and by divine arrangement met Pastor Segun Kingsley of City of David, London who has been praying to start a parish of RCCG in Cambridge. The house prayer meeting metamorphosed into City of David Cambridge in January 2005 and after about two years, Pastor and Pastor Mrs Akinwumi were sent to start a new Parish in Peterborough.
Inaugurated on the 6th of May 2007 by Pastor George Akinwumi, with 3 families at the Tyesdale Community Centre, South Bretton Peterborough, City of Grace has continued to grow and attract people from all walks of life; a family-oriented church having individuals from different backgrounds and ethnic groups. The church is located on its acquired property at Grace Tabernacle 105 Wellington Street, Peterborough, PE1 5DU where lives are imparted to become better people.
The art of worship is particularly an integral part of our meetings and premised on the scriptural command to truly worship God and to love our neighbours as ourselves. The choir plays a significant role in every service both in singing and with the instruments of praise, lifting emotional burdens through spiritual music.
The Church is built on solid prayer and prophetic foundations. Apart from the regular intercessory prayer meetings, the whole church is divided into prayer squads where every member of the church is encouraged to join a group from Sunday to Saturday for one hour of intercession. The Church's prayer and prophetic conference also holds every February.
Leadership
Our Pastors
Anointed leaders committed to serving God and growing His people.
Senior Pastor
Pastor George Akinwumi
Presiding Senior PastorPastor George Akinwumi is the Presiding Pastor of RCCG, City of Grace Peterborough and the Area 3 Pastor of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire province of The Redeemed Christian Church of God worldwide.
An Alumnus of Homerton College of the University of Cambridge, Pastor Akinwumi is an Educationist and a teacher by profession. He is also a visionary and outstanding leader who is passionate about seeing the grace of God transform lives and fulfils destinies. His zeal for the cause of Christ coupled with his love for God and His people have touched many lives by the grace of God.
Pastor Akinwumi is a man of prayer, gifted with Apostolic grace and operates in the supernatural. He hosts the Monthly interdenominational monthly prayer meeting tagged ‘Showers of Golden Grace’ as well as monthly all-night intercession tagged ‘The Possibility Night’. He is a dynamic preacher sought after in church conferences and meetings in Europe, Africa and the United States of America.
He is married to his heartthrob, Pastor Mrs Cecilia Akinwumi and they are blessed with 3 gracious children.
Pastor Mrs Cecilia Akinwumi
Associate PastorPastor Cecilia Akinwumi is the resourceful and caring wife of Pastor George Akinwumi and mother of three. A nurse by profession, she has been by Pastor George's side in ministry since they married in 1995.
Pastor Cecilia is particularly passionate about women and has positively affected the lives of many women in the ministry, with the word of God and Godly counsel. Her joy is to see people of all ages and creed come to the saving knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and thereby enter into their full inheritance in Him.
Our Network
About RCCG
RCCG is a worldwide church organisation established since 1952 with a mandate to take the gospel of salvation to the entire world in line with the Great Commission of our Lord Jesus Christ. The foundation of the church is prayer and teaching the full counsel of God. Through this, people are helped to discover their God-given destiny and develop to their maximum potentials to the glory of God.
The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God is Pastor E.A. Adeboye. In the last two decades, the church has grown to over five thousand parishes spread around the world. The membership is over three million people of all races and cultures.
RCCG City of Grace is proud to be part of this global movement, sharing the same vision and mission while serving our local community in Peterborough.
Purpose & Direction
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
The aim of the church stems from transforming lives through the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and fulfilment of destiny to contributing meaningfully to the well-being of the local community of which an interdenominational programme tagged “Showers of Golden Grace” is held monthly to pray for the City of Peterborough and the United Kingdom.
The church is well structured to cater for a variety of needs — physical, psychological, social and most importantly spiritual. The counselling unit offers a wide range of services including drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence, emotional trauma and marital counselling.
RCCG Mission
We believe that God has called us to REACH our local communities, to EQUIP people for good works and to help them MAXIMISE life, and together as a body of Christ to ESTABLISH the purpose of God for our generation.
REACH
Engaging our local communities with the gospel
EQUIP
Preparing believers for every good work
MAXIMISE
Helping every person live life to the full
ESTABLISH
Building God's purpose for our generation
To make HeavenTake as many people as possible with usRCCG in every family of all nations
Core Beliefs
What We Believe
The Bible
We believe the Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God — the supreme authority for faith and life.
Salvation
Salvation is through faith in Jesus Christ alone — the only way to eternal life.
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit active in believers today.
Prayer & Worship
Prayer and worship are essential to our relationship with God and central to all we do.
The Church
The church is the body of Christ — a covenant community of believers called to love and serve one another.
Evangelism
We are called to share the gospel boldly and make disciples of all nations.
Pastoral Care
We're Here For You
We offer confidential Christian counselling services to help you navigate life's challenges. Our trained counsellors provide support in areas such as marriage, family relationships, personal issues, and spiritual growth. All counselling sessions are conducted in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment.
All the units are managed by Assistant Pastors, Ordained Ministers, leaders and Heads of Departments who report to the Presiding Pastor. The head of the counselling unit is a professional counsellor and a trained developmental psychologist.
If you would like to speak with a counsellor, please contact the church office to schedule an appointment.
Marriage & Family
Strengthening marriages and family bonds through biblical guidance and professional support.
Personal Challenges
Compassionate support for emotional trauma, domestic violence, bitterness, and personal hardship.
Drug & Alcohol Support
Confidential help and a path to freedom for those struggling with substance dependency.
Spiritual Growth
Guidance for discipleship, spiritual direction, and unlocking your God-given purpose.
Join Our Family
Come Worship With Us
Whether you're new to faith or looking for a church home, you are welcome here. Come as you are — grace is waiting.