A LEGACY OF FAITH • 1877 — 2026
150 Years of Faith
& Fellowship
Celebrating a remarkable journey of worship, community and service.
150
YEARS
1877 — 2026
A century and a half of Methodist witness and worship in Hyderabad.
ONE CHURCH • MANY GENERATIONS
A Story We Celebrate Together
The Methodist work in Hyderabad began in 1874 when Captain Winckler started cottage prayer meetings in Secunderabad. The work grew, and in 1877 the Methodist Episcopal English Church was completed and dedicated to the Glory of God and for public worship.
150 years is more than a number. It is a story carried by generations who worshipped, served, prayed and built community together.
150 Years of Faith & Heritage
From humble prayer meetings to generations of worship, CMEC's story has been shaped by faith, service and community.
A Journey Begins
Captain Winckler began cottage prayer meetings in Secunderabad. The Methodist work soon reached Bolarum and Chaderghat.
A Church Takes Shape
Rev. W. M. Taylor visited Hyderabad and conducted services. Rev. J. E. Robinson became the first minister appointed to the work.
The Church Is Dedicated
The church building was completed and dedicated to the Glory of God and for public worship.
Faith Reaches the Next Generation
The church continued to grow. The Sunday School had nearly 150 children on its rolls, reflecting a growing community of faith.
A Church Growing With Its People
The porch was built and electric lights were installed through subscriptions and donations.
A heritage remembered.
A faith still being lived.
Generations have come together in worship, prayer, fellowship and service. The story continues.
150 Years. One Continuing Story.
From prayer meetings to a church building, from early ministry to generations of worship and service — the heritage of CMEC continues.
THE HERITAGE CONTINUES
Remembering. Giving Thanks. Looking Ahead.
WITH GRATITUDE FOR THE PAST
And Hope for the Years Ahead
As we remember 150 years of God’s faithfulness, we give thanks for the generations who have gone before us and look forward to the story still being written.