We are called City of Joy as a 'speaking to the dry bones' prophetic word over our City (Acts 8: 7-8). When City of Joy started in 2002 there was very little joy in the city, and in fact it was missing from some of the churches too. Today however, City of Joy is just one of many Churches in the City that is filled with joy, and in 2009 Aberdeen was voted the happiest place in Scotland! City of Joy is a vibrant and 'alive' place to be, where miracles do happen. We have seen physical healings, freedom from drug addiction, freedom from depression, many salvations, many moves of the Holy Spirit, prophetic words coming to pass, and an incredible sense of the presence of God in our meetings. We believe we are here for a reason, not just a season.   In 2002, City of Joy began with one family: two adults and two kids.Now we are nearly 20 different nations worshiping together. Thus we are not another 'slogan' international church, but a truly international one. In June 2007, we moved our offices into the cinema and you can now find City of Joy staff there Tuesday through to Friday (Mondays are our day off - yippee!!).     In 2010 we bought our own building. This £1m project will, God willing be complete in November 2012. It is a 400 seat auditorium with a cafe area in front of a wall to ceiling glass entrance.  Hopefully you will be with us in this venture.       Other things to know about City of Joy... We are not an independent church. We are part of the Newfrontiers family of churches. We choose to be accountable to the UK Newfrontiers' apostolic team (led by David Stroud) out of genuine relationship, not obligation. Together with them we partner with hundreds of churches all over the UK and several now based all around the world.        Souled Out Our Pastor, Rick Brooks is part of the organisation team behind the Souled Out and Encounter events which attracts more a 1000 people to the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre every Quarter. This is the biggest Christian event in the NE of Scotland by some distance....Want to know more, check out the Souled Out website.