A Samoan theologian Reverend Dr. Sam Amosa is of the belief that churches in Samoa need to be more involved in the public space.He made the comments during his address at a two-day annual conference of the Ekalesia Kerisiano So'ofa'atasi in Samoa from 28–29 September 2023. The conference was led .
The Mount Pleasant site includes duckpin bowling, a curling platform, ax-throwing cages, ping-pong, cornhole, indoor and outdoor bars and a private speakeasy.
Built in 1916, the buildings that once housed the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer and Harriott Pinckney Home for Seamen are now occupied with restaurants and a candy store.