MISSION STATEMENT

Asian Christian Fellowship, Heston (Mission Project of the Heston United Reformed Church) seeks to advance the Christian religion through its activities and the facilities offered to the community by its building. Our mission statement sets these objectives out more specifically as:-

To offer the gospel of Jesus Christ to all in need and distress.

To be the hands and voice of Jesus Christ in Heston.

To encourage members of the church to live a life of active faith.

To be always ready for Christ’s call to minister in new ways to a changing world.

To provide a welcome and a Christian atmosphere within our buildings that offers all who enter an encounter with the living God.

To provide regular worship that offers the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a way that is encouraging and inspiring, that is comforting and challenging.

To work ecumenically with other churches in the local area to build Christ’s Kingdom.

About

THE UNITED
REFORMRED CHURCH

A brief introduction to the United Reformed Church that tells you about our beliefs, history, structure and how you can get involved.

We’re delighted that you’re interested in finding out a bit more about the United Reformed Church – the URC. This church has helped our commitment to Jesus Christ to grow, and we believe it can do the same for you. Here you’ll find out a bit more about the URC.

The URC is a family of Christians who meet in local churches across England, Scotland and Wales, part of the worldwide family of Reformed Churches, a group of more than 70 million Christians. The URC has around 42,000 members in about 1,200 congregations with more than 600 ministers. More than 48,400 people worship in our churches each week, and many more take part in the weekday activities of the churches.

Get to Know About

REV. NOBLE SAMUEL BA, BTh, MDiv

Rev. Noble Samuel is a minister of the United Reformed Church (URC) in the United Kingdom, known for his pastoral work, media engagement, and resilience in the face of religiously motivated violence. Here is a detailed overview of his background, ministry, and notable events:

Background and Ministry

Origin and Migration: Born in Pakistan, Rev. Samuel was educated by Christian missionaries and moved to the UK in 1994.

Current Role: He serves at the Heston United Reformed Church in West London and has been actively involved in interfaith dialogue, particularly through his television program.

Media Engagement: He hosts an hour-long Asian Gospel Show broadcast on the Venus satellite channel, which features discussions with Muslim callers. The show is filmed in Wembley, North London, at studios owned by a Muslim businessman, Tahir Ali, who publicly condemned the attack against Rev. Samuel.

Notable Incident: Faith-Based Attack

Assault Details: In 2009, Rev. Samuel was attacked by three men while driving to his studio. The assailants pulled him from his car, assaulted him, stole his cross, Bible, and laptop, and threatened to break his legs if he continued his broadcasts. Response: Despite the trauma, he resumed his show the same day, emphasizing his commitment to spreading the Christian message. The Metropolitan Police investigated the incident as a faith hate crime. Support: The Christian Legal Centre backed him, and his case drew international media attention, including coverage by Fox News and Daily Mail

Broader Involvement in the URC

Community Participation Rev. Samuel has contributed to URC events, such as sharing memories at a 2021 retirement service for the Thames North Synod Moderator, Rev. Dr. Andrew Prasad.

Online Presence He promotes his religious content on platforms like LinkedIn and YouTube, including discussions on the "Impact of Resurrection.