Religious site
Xita Church
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Xita Church is a Protestant church for the Korean Chinese community in the Xita area of Shenyang. The present-day six-story building was dedicated in 1993, and the original 1917 church is preserved on its right side. About 3,000 Christians attend services here.
Don't miss
- The original 1917 church building, preserved on the right side of the present-day church
- The six-story church building dedicated in 1993
- A congregation of about 3,000 Korean Chinese Christians
- A Chinese-language group started in 2003
Getting there
Know before you go
- Address: No. 37, Shifu Dalu, Heping District, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province
- The original 1917 church is preserved on the right side of the current building
A bit of history
The church began with five missionaries from a women's group in Uiju, Korea, who arrived in 1913. The original church was completed in 1917. All Korean missionaries left in 1951. Wu Aien became responsible in 1957, and the church was closed during the Cultural Revolution from 1966 to 1979. Wu Aien became pastor in 1981. The current building was dedicated in 1993, and a Chinese-language group started in 2003.
Common questions
What is the history of Xita Church?
It started with five missionaries from Korea in 1913. The original church was built in 1917. After the Korean missionaries left in 1951, Wu Aien took over in 1957. The church was closed during the Cultural Revolution (1966–1979) and reopened in 1981. The current six-story building was dedicated in 1993.
How many people attend Xita Church?
About 3,000 Christians attend services there.
Is there a Chinese-language service?
Yes, a Chinese-language group was started in 2003.
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