# Australia's Oldest Chinese Church | Melbourne News

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-07-06T09:15:39+00:00
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Step into Melbourne’s oldest Chinese church, Gospel Hall, a 150-year-old sanctuary on Little Bourke Street that’s still beating strong as a heartbeat of the Chinese-Australian community. Built in 1872 by Methodists, it’s a heritage gem with original 19th-century pews and brickwork celebrated by Victoria’s Heritage Register and the National Trust. More than just Sunday services — held in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English for over 200 weekly attendees — it’s a warm, welcoming hub where migrants, students, and visitors find belonging, friendship, and spiritual grounding. For lifelong member Carmen Yu, it’s family. And with an upcoming Open House, the church invites all to experience its quiet, beautiful heart amid the bustling energy of Chinatown. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/03a86ebda5a82e3f

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