The plaques of Wesley and Jesus Christ are housed in glass chambers in standing posture on the walls facing the devotees There is a school and institutions belonging to the Church located within the compound.

John Breedan, who was the first to occupy the premises with the lotus tank in front of it worked towards the foundation of the church.

The foundation of the Church was laid on 28 December 1903 with the filling of lotus tank on Poonamalle High Road in Egmore by Prof. George G. Findlay and his fellow missionaries of the Wesleyan Mission.

[4] The priests in the church were originally only English, but during modern times, Tamil people were also allowed.

[6] The festival of the temple is celebrated during the Christmas times for eight days, starting with flag hoisting on 24 December and ending with a feast and religious lectures on 2 January.

The Church has a home for mentally challenged named Parivalaya; the annual festivals are conducted along with the institution.

In association with humanitarian institutions, rice, cereal, vegetables and oil are donated to the socially backward people of the society.