Easter Supplement: Easter Services in Shanghai

Looking to find an Easter service in Shanghai on Easter Sunday? No idea where to go? Below are a few of the churches offering services for all denominations on 8 April.

 Moore Memorial Church (Mu En Tang) (Methodist)

Founded by American missionaries in 1887, this church is big enough to seat over 1,000 worshippers. Three bishops were consecrated here in 1988 and in the same year evangelist Billy Graham, gave a sermon here.

Language: Latin (no passport required)

316 Xizangzhong Lu, near Hankou Lu. Tel: 6322 5069
 

Pure Heart Church (Qingxin Tang) (Presbyterian)

This church was founded in 1860 by an American missionary of the Presbyterian Church of the United States, John Marshall Willoughby Farnham ( 1929-1917 ). It was honoured by the presence of Billy Graham who held a sermon here in 1988.

Language: Chinese (no passport required)

30 Dachang Lu, near Lujiabang Lu. Tel: 6377 0874
 

 St. Francis Xavier Church (Sheng Fang Ji Ge Sha Wu Lue Tang) (Catholic)

Designated as the seat of the Bishop of Shanghai in 1946, this church is now regarded as an architectural and cultural symbol. Built all the way back in the 28th year of the Qing Emperor Daoguang (1847) and it is a replica of the Chiesa del Gesú in Rome.

Language: English (10.30am-12.30pm) Chinese (8:30-10.30am) (no passport required)

185 Dongjiadu Lu, near Wanyu Lu. Tel: 6378 7214

 
St. Peter's Church (Sheng Bo Duo Lu Tang) (Catholic)

Built in the Byzantine style with a central dome and five chapels, this was the place where many parishioners found refuge during the war. The church is on the second floor of the building with chapels on the ground floor.

Language: English (5pm Saturday, 12pm Sunday) Chinese (7am Saturday, 8am Sunday) (no passport required)

270 Chongqing Nan Lu, near Fuxing Zhong Lu. Tel: 6467 0198, 6767 8181

Shanghai Community Church (Guo Ji Li Bai Tang) (All denominations)

One of the largest Christian Churches in Shanghai, it was built in 1925 by two Americans as a place for their choir. Initially the church was dedicated for immigrants but later Chinese Christians also worshiped here during the War.

Language: English (passport required)

53 Hengshan Lu, near Wulumuqi Nan Lu Tel: 6437 6576.
 

 All Saints Church (Zhu Sheng Tang) (Methodist)

Built in 1925 under the supervision of missionary Maganlin, the church is a typical 17th century-style building with a wooden steeple, a main hall and a side hall. It can seat 500 people in the main section and around 1,000 in total.

Language: Chinese (no passport required)

425 Fuxing Zhong Lu, near Danshui Lu. Tel: 6385 0906.