The charity which runs Alpha, the 10-week introductory course to Christianity which has been attended by more than 10 million people around the world, has bought a six-storey office building in central London to grow the course and its associated ministries still further.

Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi was the guest speaker at a weekend of teaching and ministry called ‘Refresh’ at Holy Trinity Brompton last month.

The Bishop of London was the guest preacher at a service to celebrate the Diamond wedding anniversary of the Queen and Prince Philip at St Paul’s Onslow Square last month.

The Bishop of Kensington, Michael Colclough, led a confirmation service at Holy Trinity Brompton last month.

Holy Trinity Brompton’s sister church St Paul’s Onslow Square is to provide shelter for the homeless on one night each week as part of an initiative of local churches.

HTB Vicar Nicky Gumbel was awarded an honorary doctorate for ‘his contribution to church life’ in a ceremony attended by 2,000 people at the University of Gloucestershire earlier this month.

Around 130 young people attended the HTB Older Youth Annual Winter Ball at the TA Drill Hall last month.