University Church, Central Philippine University

The University Church, Central Philippine University (Central Philippine University Church), commonly referred as University Church, UC or CPU Church, is located on the main campus of the Central Philippine University, Jaro District, Iloilo City, Philippines. Officially, the church was founded in 1913. The present church building was built and completed in 1970. Notably, the church architecture is resonant of an Indonesian or Malayan style of house built on palm leaves and bamboo and is a famous landmark in Iloilo. It is independent from the University and is a member of Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches (CPBC).

University Church, Central Philippine University
Central Philippine University Church
The University Church view
Religion
AffiliationConvention of Philippine Baptist Churches
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusCongregation
LeadershipAtty. Von Lovel D. Bedona, Church Moderator
Rev. Dr. Nathaniel M. Fabula, Senior Pastor and Church Administrator
Location
LocationLopez Jaena Street, Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines
Geographic coordinates10°43′49″N 122°32′56″E
Architecture
StyleRumah Melayu
Completed1970
Specifications
Direction of façadeSouth East
Capacity~1000
Length120 feet (37 m)
Width50 feet (15 m)
Width (nave)18 feet (5 m)
Height (max)65 feet (20 m)
Materialscement render
Website
University Church, Central Philippine University

The church seats almost 1,000 people. A denominational church, it hosts weekly and mid week Congregational Christian Protestant worship services. It also hosts several annual special events, such as baccalaureate services and commencements.

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