A Church Rooted in Faith & Heritage
Centenary Methodist English Church has a long history of Methodist witness, worship and service in Hyderabad.
The Methodist work in Hyderabad began in 1874, when Captain Winckler began cottage prayer meetings in Secunderabad. The work soon drew people from Bolarum and Chaderghat.
Over the years, the church grew into a place of worship, Christian fellowship, education and service to the wider community.
A heritage that continues to inspire faith, worship and service.
The Beginning of Our Journey
From the first Methodist prayer meetings to the establishment of a permanent church in Hyderabad.
The First Prayer Meetings
Captain Winckler began cottage prayer meetings in Secunderabad. The Methodist work soon extended to Bolarum and Chaderghat.
A Growing Methodist Work
Rev. W. M. Taylor visited Hyderabad, and the Methodist work continued to grow. Rev. J. E. Robinson became the first appointed minister associated with the work.
The Church Building
As the congregation and ministry grew, plans were made for a permanent church building. The church was completed in 1877, providing a dedicated place for Methodist worship in Hyderabad.
From humble prayer meetings to a permanent place of worship, the early Methodist work laid the foundation for the heritage of CMEC.
A Church Built Together
The Decision to Build
On 1 November 1875, the Methodist community took an important step towards establishing a permanent church. Members and friends pledged their support for the construction.
A Permanent Church
Built Through Shared Effort
Faith Put Into Action
₹25,000
East Wing
1877
What began with prayer and a shared vision became a lasting place of worship for generations to come.
Faith That Reached Beyond the Church
Worship, Education & Service
The growing Methodist community developed ministries that reached children, families and the wider community. Regular worship, prayer meetings, class meetings, pastoral visitation and fellowship became important parts of the continuing life of the church.
The church’s work increasingly brought together worship, education and practical service, creating a community where faith could be lived out beyond the Sunday service.
A Commitment to Learning
Nurturing Young Lives
Faith in Action
Worship, learning, compassion and service became an enduring part of the church’s witness.
A Heritage That Continued to Grow
Improvements That Shaped the Church
A Wider Commitment to Care
Renewing the Church Facilities
Through changing times, the ministry continued to grow.
More Than a Place of Worship —
A Place of Belonging
From its early years, the church became a place where people gathered not only to worship, but also to learn, fellowship and serve.
A Place to Gather
The church provided a permanent place where people could gather in worship, prayer and fellowship, continuing the Methodist witness established in Hyderabad.
Serving a Wider Community
A Legacy in the City
What began with small gatherings and prayer meetings grew into a lasting Methodist presence — rooted in faith and connected to the community.
Years of Methodist witness
A Story That Began in 1874 Still Lives Today.
From the first Methodist prayer meetings in Hyderabad to the continuing life of the congregation today, CMEC remains a place of faith, worship, community and service.
Serving the Church Today
Rev. Dr. Sanjay A Paul
District Superintendent of Hyderabad District – HRC
Rev. Timothy
The Heart of Our Calling
Belong to Jesus!
Grow in Jesus!
Serve Jesus!
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