We believe we were created to follow Jesus in the context of community and we believe church is the vehicle which was designed to help us do that. The church isn’t a particular building, or an event that happens on a certain day of the week. Church is a community of people who follow Jesus together. We gather on Sundays in Shoreditch and throughout the week in Community Groups.
We Exist To See This Happen In London
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Jesus “came to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). We believe the gospel is “the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16)—not good advice but good news about what Christ has done. Salvation is by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8–9), responding to Jesus’ call to repent and believe (Mark 1:15), and publicly following him in baptism (Acts 2:38–41). Because first steps matter, attending Growth Track is a key next step to help you understand our vision, meet leaders, explore baptism, and find your best next move into community and serving (1 Peter 4:10–11). We pray, invite, and share because the Father’s heart is to welcome prodigals home (Luke 15).
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Jesus doesn’t just rescue—he restores. “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36). In Christ we stand firm in freedom (Galatians 5:1): freedom from guilt and shame (Romans 8:1–2), from patterns that entangle (Hebrews 12:1), and into healing through prayer, confession, and community (James 5:16). By the Spirit we’re changed “from one degree of glory to another” (2 Corinthians 3:17–18). As a church we walk with you through prayer ministry, groups, pastoral care, and practical help so you can live whole and holy lives—free to love God and people with undivided hearts (Matthew 22:37–39).
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Freedom grows into formation. Jesus commands us to “make disciples… teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you” with his continual presence (Matthew 28:19–20). Disciples devote themselves to Scripture, prayer, fellowship, and the breaking of bread (Acts 2:42), growing toward maturity (Ephesians 4:11–13; Colossians 1:28). At Liberty, Consecrate is a key pathway for this—an intentional journey into spiritual disciplines, biblical depth, character, and leadership in community. Through learning and practice, mentoring and accountability, we aim to become resilient, Christlike people who can handle truth with love and serve with joy (2 Timothy 2:2; Hebrews 5:14).
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Every disciple is a missionary in everyday life. As the Father sent Jesus, so he sends us (John 20:21). Empowered by the Spirit, we are witnesses in our city and to the nations (Acts 1:8), ambassadors of reconciliation carrying the message of the gospel (2 Corinthians 5:18–20). We live as salt and light—doing good, seeking the peace and flourishing of London, sharing hope with words and works (Matthew 5:13–16; 1 Peter 2:9). Whether on a Sunday team, across your workplace, among neighbours, or on global mission, we go so others can call on the name of the Lord (Romans 10:14–15).
Our Story
Jonny & Tasha Pettman felt called to plant a church together, even before they got married in 2012. What this looked like wasn’t clear - but the passion to gather people together to follow Jesus as an authentic church community was key. A community that reflected more closely what we see in Acts 2 than most modern churches. A church community that loved one another and loved their neighbours so deeply, that it would be clear to everyone what this was a Jesus centred church.
In 2016 Jonny & Tasha were youth and kids Pastors at a great church in Liverpool. It was in October of that year, six weeks before the birth of their second child, that God connected them to Liberty Church in New York City.
In August 2017 they had left their jobs, put their suburban house on the market and moved to New York to learn to plant a city church.
The church in New York was exactly what they had dreamt of in terms of an authentic community of people from different cultures, backgrounds, ages and ethnicities coming together to follow Jesus. This was the church they had always wanted to be part of - but God wasn’t calling them to stay in NYC long term, but start a UK version of the church - in London.
In August 2018 they moved into their first rented London flat on a busy main road. They had swapped small town suburban comfort for the inner city of one of the fastest paced, urban populations on the planet - and LOVED it! They began gathering a Launch Team every week and began Sundays services in September 2019 in a secondary school near Euston Station.
An unexpected global Pandemic meant that the church moved online, had meets up in the park and then in different venues until April 2021 when weekly services were able to resume. Since January 2022 the church has gathered in a community centre sports hall in Shoreditch and in Community Groups in homes around London.
Liberty Church London is a non-denominational Christian church. Though our style is contemporary, our theology is traditional. We believe that the Gospel is both timely and timeless.
What We Believe
We believe in the good news of Jesus Christ—His life, death, and resurrection bring salvation to all who believe.
We believe the Bible is God’s inspired Word and our guide for faith and life.
We believe the Holy Spirit empowers us to live transformed lives and to make a difference in our world.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference.
We are here to see lives transformed in London and beyond through the love and power of Jesus.
Our Core Values
Community – We follow Jesus together, not alone.
Generosity – We give our time, talents, and resources to serve God and others.
Authenticity – We are real people following Jesus in everyday life.
Mission – We exist not just for ourselves but to see the lost saved, the saved freed, the freed discipled, and the discipled sent.
Liberty Church London is a member of the Evangelical Alliance (“EA”) and aligns with their beliefs. You can see a full list of our beliefs by visiting the EA website. The EA is made up of hundreds of organisations, thousands of churches, and tens of thousands of individuals, joined together for the sake of the gospel. Representing evangelical Christians and churches since 1846, the EA is the oldest and largest evangelical unity movement in the UK.