International Worship in English, Seoul

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International Worship in English is a Christian ministry of Youngnak Presbyterian Church in Myeongdong Seoul, South Korea that in English offers traditional worship at 10am and contemporary worship at 3:30pm on Sundays. English worship in two different styles, small group Bible studies, counseling, fellowship, and retreats are provided for the international community in the greater Seoul area. The ministry is like a church within a church. It was founded on Easter in 1998 by a volunteer pastor, Bill Majors, who, for his efforts, was made an Honorary Citizen of Seoul. Youngnak Presbyterian Church was founded by Rev. Kyung-Chik Han, winner of the 1992 Templeton Prize, in 1945. Rev. Han, who died in 2000, lived to see the foundation of an English-language ministry at his church. Youngnak Presbyterian Church's IWE has a website which is updated weekly, listed below in the external links section. In 2012, Bill Majors ended his ministry at Youngnak IWE. Thereafter, pastor Paul Song, pastor Christine Han, and pastor Issac Chang have served as the Lead Pastor position. Currently pastor Justin Yoon Ki Kim is leading the congregation. English services in Korean churches are popular, with almost all the large churches having a service in English. They are to be a "home away from home" for those who come to Korea from abroad. IWE worship services are open to be attended both by people who do not speak Korean and by Koreans who attend for many reasons. ()

Coordinates: 37°33'48"N, 126°59'21"E

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중구 (을지로동)Seoul South Korea

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International Worship in English – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Namsangol Hanok Village, Bangsan Market, Jongmyo, Art Center Nabi.

0.4 miSE
Tours of houses built in Joseon Dynasty
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Shopping, Shopping district, Market
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0.7 miNE
Shrine to Joseon dynasty kings and queens
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0.7 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Art Center Nabi, Seoul
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0.6 miW
Square
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~1720 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema, Specialty museum
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0.5 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Bank of Korea Money Museum, Seoul
13 min walk • Bank of Korea Money Museum, is an economics and numismatics museum in Seoul founded by the Bank of Korea in 2001. Its address is 39, Namdaemunno, Jung-gu, Seoul.
~600 ftW
Gothic-style, 19th-century cathedral
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0.6 miN
Pagoda, Buddhist architecture
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~1830 ftN
Bridge
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Public park with 10-story, stone pagoda
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Which popular attractions are close to International Worship in English?

Nearby attractions include Young Nak Presbyterian Church, Seoul (1 min walk), Myeongdong Cathedral, Seoul (3 min walk), Cho-dong, Seoul (5 min walk), Chungmuro, Seoul (6 min walk).

How to get to International Worship in English by public transport?

The nearest stations to International Worship in English:

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Pyeonghwabangsongbaek Hospital • Lines: 9300, M4101 (3 min walk)
Central Cinema Baek Hospital • Lines: 9300, M4101 (4 min walk)

Metro

Myeong-dong • Lines: 4 (6 min walk)
Euljiro 3-ga • Lines: 2, 3 (8 min walk)

Train

Seoul (30 min walk)