Brief introduction of Dushu Lake Church

Located near the scenic Dushu Lake in Suzhou Industrial Park, the foundation stone of the church was laid in 2008, and the first church service was held on April 4, 20 10, and the dedication ceremony was held on May 28. The main body of the church adopts Gothic architectural style, with a total construction area of 56 19 square meters, which is divided into three parts: the main hall, the priest building and the bell tower. The second floor of the main hall can accommodate thousands of people, and there are four small auditoriums on the first floor, each of which can accommodate more than 200 people. The stained glass of the church is quite distinctive, and the colorful pictures interpret the cultural elements of Christianity. The bell tower is 5 1 m high and has five bronze bells of different sizes, which can play church music and tell the time. The water cross standing in Dushu Lake is a pioneering work of the church, with a height of 6.6m and a width of 3.15m. The statue of Jesus standing in the center of the church square is made of bronze, 6 meters high and weighs 3 tons. It was placed on a marble pedestal with a height of 1.8 meters. The completion and opening of Dushu Lake Church has provided a high-grade venue for Chinese and foreign Christians in Suzhou, increased the cultural connotation of the park and improved the living environment. At the same time, provide necessary facilities for the standardization of religious activities.