BUILD YOUR FAITH

At Egmore Wesley Church, we provide a nurturing space to deepen your faith and grow spiritually. Rooted in Methodist traditions, our worship services, Bible studies, and fellowships guide you in discovering God’s purpose for your life, fostering a closer relationship with Him every step of the way.

OUR VISION

Guided by scripture, we are dedicated to living the gospel, fostering unity, and serving our members and the wider community. Our theme, 'Witnessing and Impacting the Society,' embodies this vision."

WHAT WE DO

We offer opportunities for worship in spirit and truth, fostering spiritual growth and community while encouraging members to live out the gospel

OUR CONGREGATION

Our predominantly English-speaking community is passionate about sharing the gospel through their talents and professional expertise.

PRESBYTERS

J. Breeden	[1903 - 1905]
J. Breeden and A.W. Turner	1906
G. A. Vernon	1907
J. Breeden	1908
J. Breeden and C.W. Hickson	[1909 - 1910]
J. Breeden and R.F. Burrow	1911
Luther Barlow	1912
R.F. Burrow and W.A. Kirkan	1913
W.J. Turnbridge and R. F. Burrow	[1914 - 1915]
W.J. Turnbridge and R.C. Hutchinson	1916
W.J. Turnbridge and L.D. Weatherhead	[1917 - 1919]
L.D. Weatherhead and W.A. Jeffery	[1920 - 1921]
A. Whitebread	1922
J.O. Cochran and A. Whitebread	[1923 - 1927]
A. J. Gedye and F.E.C. Harrison	[1929 - 1930]
F.W. Shaw	1931
F.W. Shaw and J. Williams	1932
F.W. Shaw and W.A. Gunter	1933
W.A. Gunter and S.S. Luckock	1934
J.O. Cochran and A.M. Payler	[1935 - 1936]
J.O. Cochran and J.A.J. Binks	1937
J.O. Cochran and S.S. Luckock	[1938 - 1939]
J.O. Cochran	1940
J.O. Cochran and Cyril J. Davey	1941
J.O. Cochran	1942
J.O. Cochran and Denis Reed	1943
J.O. Cochran	1944
John Millns	[1945 - 1949]
A.G. Payne	1950
John Millns	[1951 - 1955]
J.A.J. Binks	[1955 - 1957]
H.O. Morton	1958
E.L. Thacker	[1959-1963]
Robert White	[1964 - 1967]
D.M. Samuel	[1967 - 1971]
P.G. Cochran	[1972 - 1978]
P.W. Miller	1978
Noel K. Jason	[1978 - 1984]
Christopher Solomon	[1984 - 1989]
Augustine Andrews	[1989 - 1990]
B. J. Premiah	[1990 - 1999]
Chandran J. Lite	[1999 - 2002]
Arun Gopal	2002 - 2007]
Leonard Baskar Samuel	[2007 - 2012]
D. Richard Ambrose Jebakumar	[2012 - 2013]
D. Immanuel Jayakumar	[2013 - 2018]
V.S. Vijayakumar	[2018 - 2021]
N. Manova Santhosham	[2021 - 2023]
Rev. T. Devaputhiran	[2023 - 2024]
Rev. M. Benjamin Inbaraj	[2024 - till date]

HISTORY

Egmore Wesley Church stands as a beacon of faith, deeply rooted in the Methodist tradition, and holds a legacy of over 120 years. Our journey began with the pioneering work of Methodist missionaries who laid the foundation for spreading the Gospel in South India.

Established on the principles of love, salvation by faith, and the witness of God's Spirit, our church has become a cornerstone of spiritual growth, community service, and fellowship in Madras (now Chennai).

REV BENJAMIN INBARAJ

FROM THE PRESBYTER'S DESK

Dearly Beloved in the Lord,

If you are in search to worship the Lord in an ancient and beautiful setting then the CSI Egmore Wesley Church is the one among the best options in Chennai, the erstwhile Madras City. Located in proximity to both the Central and Egmore Railway stations, the church is part of the CSI Wesley English Pastorate comprising of the Broadway English Wesley and the Egmore Wesley Churches, under the Diocese of Madras.

Apart from the serenely green settings which provide the worshipping atmosphere, the liturgy is simple in keeping with the Wesleyan Methodist tradition. The worship is enhanced by the melodious and soulful hymns from the Methodist Hymn Book.

The special singing session by the youth brings vitality to the liturgy. The pulpit is dedicated to the preaching of the word. The sermons focus upon blending the Biblical interpretations with applications that makes the Holy Bible relevant to our lives today.

The CSI Egmore Wesley congregation shines forth through its Christian witness of sharing the love of Christ with the people belonging to the margins. One of the main concerns of this congregation is to serve the mentally challenged children. Parivalaya is a special school run on the campus serves the families struggling with the mentally challenged children with free education and day care. The congregation is also concerned about school going children of the economically challenged sections of the society.

The Guided Evening Study Centre is served by the members of the congregation and others from the neighbouring churches who volunteer to tutor the children to excel in education as well as prayerful guidance for the adolescent children. The engagement with the women from the under privileged communities is another faith exercise to witness the love of Christ in the neighborhood. The congregation is generous in giving and passionate about building churches in the villages and organizing community development programs.

The church has vibrant fellowship groups. The Sunday School lively and engaging. The Youth Fellowship is an active wing of the worship and ministry of the church. Men’s and Women’s Fellowships are regular and contemplative.