Centenary Church (Free Wesleyan)
Falelotu Fakamanatu Senituli
The main church of the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga, where royal family members often worship. Its Sunday singing is deeply moving.
The Centenary Church was built in 1952 to mark a century since Methodism arrived in Tonga. It is the main church of the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga, which has state-church status, and it seats about 2,000 people. Royal family members often worship here. During the 10:00 a.m. Sunday service, the congregation's unaccompanied multi-part singing is deeply moving, and visitors may quietly observe. Dress appropriately. Men should wear long trousers or a tupenu (Tongan wraparound skirt), and women should wear skirts below the knee that cover the shoulders. The church is located near the Royal Palace.
Opening hours
Sunday service approx. 10:00
Nearby sights
- Mala'e Kula Royal Tombs
- Royal Palace, Nuku'alofa
- Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua
- Talamahu Market
- Pangaimotu Island
- Fafa Island
- Keleti Beach
- Captain Cook's Landing Place