For many Koreans who have lived in the Dallas area for a long time, the name Korean Church of Dallas is quite familiar.

This is because it has been a church that has been with the local Korean community long before Korean restaurants and markets clustered in Carrollton and before there were many Korean churches.

The Korean Church of Dallas is currently located at 1855 N. Josey Ln in Carrollton and is affiliated with the Korean Presbyterian Church in America (KPCA). Founded in 1966, it is one of the prominent Korean immigrant churches in the Dallas area, celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2026.

In the 1960s, Dallas was a very different place than it is today. Nowadays, it's easy to see Korean signs and find Korean food while driving around Carrollton or Plano, but at that time, the number of Koreans in Dallas was quite small.

During those times, the Korean church was not just a place to worship on Sundays. It served as a gathering place for the Korean community to obtain information about life in America, meet newly arrived immigrants, and support each other during difficult times. The history of the Korean Church of Dallas can be seen as closely intertwined with the growth of the Korean community in Dallas.

The current location of the church is also close to areas where many Koreans live in Carrollton.

The address is 1855 N. Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX 75006, and

the main phone number is 972-245-1419.

http://www.yonhap.org

One of the church's features is its structure that aims to embrace multiple generations. In addition to services for Korean-speaking members, there are also ministries for English speakers. In particular, the English ministry is known as Life & Fruit, which started in 2009 and serves as a faith community for the next generation, including second-generation Koreans.

For Korean families raising children, the church school and Korean language education are worth noting. The public worship announcement indicates that Sunday church school and Korean classes are offered together. While it is natural for children to speak Korean when living in Korea, the situation changes when raising children in the U.S. A child who spoke Korean at home may quickly become comfortable with English once they start school and interact with friends. Therefore, many Korean churches in the U.S. serve as spaces for faith education as well as exposure to the Korean language and culture, and the Korean Church of Dallas carries on that tradition.

There is also a newcomer settlement program for those looking for a new church. This program helps newcomers connect naturally with existing members and supports their adaptation to church life through small groups and Bible studies. Weekly faith programs such as Friday gatherings and early morning prayers are also offered, reflecting a community-oriented atmosphere rather than just a church that ends with Sunday worship.

As Dallas continues to grow, the Korean community has expanded beyond comparison to the past. The options for choosing a church have also widened. However, the fact that the Korean Church of Dallas has been with multiple generations of Koreans in one area for nearly 60 years is not a history that can be created overnight. The Korean Church of Dallas is a long-standing Korean church in the Dallas area that families seeking a faith community where they can meet people in Korean and connect with the next generation may want to consider.