Construction of the church, in 1847, was personally funded by Queen Victoria, on land donated by the Nizam of Hyderabad.

It was initially an Anglican church, and a place of worship for British army officers and other Indian Christian families.

Following an Anglican tradition the church was the place of worship for the then lived British army officers and families.

The interior of the church is adorned by memorial tablets of British Army officers, erected by their loved ones, who died during their tenure in the Hyderabad contingent.

The stained glass at the altar (erected in 1904), the pulpit, and the bell are all in their original eloquence, reflecting an era gone by.

The cemetery next door back dates to the 18th century, and reflects the history and the memorial of British Officers and their loved ones.

The oldest grave belongs to John Alexander, a British Army Officer of Hyderabad Contingent, who died on 7 April 1851.

It was formed from the union of Anglican, Methodist, Congregational, Presbyterian, and Reformed churches in South India.

[2] The greatest jewel adorning the church altars, the pipe organ, one can hear the magical sounds of nature every Sunday in the worship service.

In 1983, on 20 November, Queen Elizabeth II visited the church[4] and celebrated her 36th wedding anniversary there, in a service led by Bishop Victor Premasagar[5] and his ministerial colleagues Rev.

The extension church which serves the spiritual need of more than 5 villages nearby and more than 30 families, also undertakes the community development programs for the poor and the uneducated.

The early 19th century were the fruitful years for Christianity in India, and Bolarum could not remain untouched with the Good News.

81 8 82, Dovton Bazar Bolarum, Secunderabad - 500010, donated it to the Wesleyan Methodist Trust Association and was accepted on their behalf by then acting chairman Rev.S.C.