“Welcome!” says the sign outside 麻布霞町教会. 麻布霞町教会 is a Protestant church in Tokyo. It stands in Minato-ku’s Nishi-Azabu area.
麻布霞町教会 is recognizable. It has white walls and a blue roof. A steeple rises with a cross marking it. This steeple is a landmark in the area. You’ll find 麻布霞町教会 along a 牛坂 route.
麻布霞町教会 is part of the Japan Alliance Christ Church. This church believes the Bible is God’s Word.
麻布霞町教会 started after World War II. It began on October 23 1949. It was then named the Scandinavian Alliance Mission Christ Church. The location was in Nishi-Azabu. 玉良横井 was the founder. He was a missionary.
The church changed its name in February 1951. It became 霞町教会. A new church building was erected. This was in Nishi-Azabu 4-chome. 麻布霞町教会 adopted its current name in April 2000.
麻布霞町教会 welcomes everyone. You do not need to be Christian to attend services. Services are held every Sunday. Sunday worship is from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. This service is also available online. Sunday school is from 9:00 AM to 9:40 AM. It is for young children and elementary students.
麻布霞町教会 is accessible. The Hiroo Station is a 10-minute walk. It is Exit 4 on the Hibiya Line. Roppongi Station is also nearby. It is a 13-minute walk from Exit 1a on the Hibiya Line. Oedo Line’s Roppongi Station is a 15-minute walk from Exit 3. Nogizaka Station on the Chiyoda Line is a 12-minute walk from Exit 5. Buses also stop near 麻布霞町教会.
麻布霞町教会 is not affiliated with certain groups. These include the Unification Church, Jehovah’s Witnesses and Mormonism. It is not connected to any other new religious movements.