The Bowery and the Five Points neighborhood
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The church was established in 1966 at Five Points Mission on Madison Street to serve
the growing population of new Americans
from Hong Kong and China; and the church's first community programs included
an after school center, English language class for adults, boy scouts,
Chinese folk dance class and the summer children's center.
In 1970 the
church was renovated and additional spaced added. In 1972 the Chinese
Methodist Center was formed. As the church grew, new programs were continually
added; and today the center has 8 full time and 33 part time staff members.
Programs include the Mei Wah Day Care Center, The Mei Wah School-After
School Center, Chinese Methodist English Institute, A Your Recreational
Center, A Community Service Group, A Summer Day Camp, Tai Chi Chuan, Piano
Lessons and a wide variety of programs for high school and college students.
Chinese language and English languages church services are held, and the
Flushing Mission in Queens has many programs for new Americans. The church
acts as an advocate and participates in community affairs.
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