Rising from the Namyangju cityscape stands Byeollae-dong Church. Its presence weaves a narrative of faith and community.
Byeollae-dong Church was established in 2013. It emerged alongside the Byeollae New Town development in Namyangju. The church belongs to the Uijeongbu Diocese. It falls under the 2nd district.
Initially the designated site remained undecided. Services took place in various locations. These included Cheonghak Church in Byeollae-myeon and Toegyewon Church in Toegyewon. From December 2013 services moved to Saneung Welfare Center. This center belonged to the army diocese. Finally in 2015 the church building was erected in Byeollae-dong. Its address is 973.
Byeollae-dong Church aims to spread Catholic teachings. It seeks to form a Catholic community. This community contributes to the local society.
The church schedules masses every week. They take place on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The church supports the local community. From 2015 to 2019 it planned bazaars. These events raised scholarships for local youths. In 2017 it carried out the Kimjang and Kimchi Sharing Event.
From 2022 to 2024, Byeollae-dong Church set annual themes. The 2022 theme was a worshipping community praying together. In 2023, the theme became a church community sharing together. The 2024 motto is a faith community growing together.
As of June 2022, Byeollae-dong Church oversaw three districts. These districts comprised 94 sub-districts. Sunday masses are held alongside weekday and Saturday masses. A main priest and an assistant priest are assigned. Nine departments oversee the church’s activities. These include evangelism, parish affairs, education, and social outreach. There are also family, environment, children, and youth departments. Various groups support the faithful. These include senior clubs and bible study groups.
Byeollae-dong Church established itself during the new city development. It helps with the development of the Namyangju area. This provides a place of faith. It promotes community among residents.