University Church, Central Philippine University

University Church, Central Philippine University Central Philippine University Church
The University Church view
Basic information
Location	Lopez Jaena Street, Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines
Geographic coordinates	10°43′49″N 122°32′56″E / 10.73028°N 122.54889°E / 10.73028; 122.54889Coordinates: 10°43′49″N 122°32′56″E / 10.73028°N 122.54889°E / 10.73028; 122.54889
Affiliation	Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches
Ecclesiastical or organizational status	Congregation
Leadership	Atty. Von Lovel D. Bedona, Church Moderator Rev. Dr. Nathaniel M. Fabula, Senior Pastor and Church Administrator
Website	University Church, Central Philippine University
Architectural description
Architectural style	Malay Architecture
Completed	1970/1995
Specifications
Direction of façade	South East
Capacity	~1000
Length	120 feet (37 m)
Width	50 feet (15 m)
Width (nave)	18 feet (5 m)
Height (max)	65 feet (20 m)
Materials	cement render

The University Church, Central Philippine University, 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 after an older chapel housed in Rose Memorial Hall was destroyed by fire in 1995. 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).

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.

Gallery

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  Gable dormer windows and flying buttresses on the side of the church.
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  Church's aerial view.
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  Stained glass window art on the top of the main altar of the church depicting ascension of Jesus Christ.
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  Covered Canopy of the church.
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  Worship hall viewed from the 3rd floor.

University Church, Central Philippine University (Central Philippine University Church) Banner.

External links

• Central Philippine University Church website