Lead Pastors
Pastor Reji Varghese has a heart for helping people get to know Jesus more and making Jesus Known. Serving in ministry with dedicated pastoral leadership, Pastor Reji leads Hope City Church Manchester with a passion for seeing people encounter Jesus, discover their purpose, and thrive in community.
Rooted in the authority of Scripture and the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit, the pastoral heart of our church is committed to building strong marriages, flourishing families, and raising disciples who bring real hope to Manchester.
Elders
The spiritual oversight of Hope City Church is provided by a team of elders who serve faithfully alongside the Lead Pastor.
Together, the elders provide wisdom, accountability, pastoral care, and spiritual leadership as they help guide the vision and direction of the church.
“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be.”
— 1 Peter 5:2
Our History
Hope City Church was born from the coming together of believers with a rich history of worship, evangelism and serving the local community. While each journey had a unique story, all shared a common passion for Jesus, the empowering work of the Holy Spirit, and reaching people with the Gospel.
Elim Pentecostal Heritage
Hope City Church is part of the Elim Pentecostal Churches UK, a vibrant movement of Pentecostal congregations across Great Britain and Ireland.
Known for passionate worship, bold evangelism, and a heart for discipling the next generation, we celebrate continuous stories of transformed lives and new believers taking bold steps in Christ.
Community & Mission
Gathering every Sunday at 4:00 PM at the Irish Centre in Cheetham Hill, we are dedicated to authentic relationships, relevant preaching, and active city outreach.
Through weekly Life Groups and community care, our heartbeat is to build hope-filled communities where everyone finds purpose and a place to belong.
Our Purpose & Mission
Defined by scripture and powered by the Holy Spirit: People • Purpose • Kingdom.
Our Purpose
Glorifying God
“To him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever!”
Growing in Christ
“Speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head.”
Our Mission
Knowing Jesus
“I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings.”
Growing in His Word
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.”
Making Disciples
“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them... and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”
Sharing His Hope
“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.”