St. Andrew's Church in Egmore

Egmore

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, Chennai

Chennai

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was built to serve the Scottish community in Chennai. Its design was modelled on St. Martin-in-the-Fields. Building started 6 April 1818 and the church was consecrated in 1821.

Tradition

St. Andrew's Church (The Kirk) is of the Scott

Scott

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ish Presbyterian tradition and continues to belong to it. Its form of worship and system of governance continue to be truly Presbyterian. However, it is free to follow and does include other orders of service used by any other Church with which it is doctrinally like-minded.

Vision

The vision of the church is "TO BE A CONGREGATION OF OBEDIENT DISCIPLES OF THE LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST".

Worship

worship services every Sunday:
Morning-7.00 am
Morning-9.00 am (Main Service)
Evening-6.00 pm

All services are in English

Holy communion services:
1st Sunday - 7.00 am and 9.00 am
3rd Sunday - 6.00 pm
1st of every month - 6.30 am

External links

• The offical site of the church
• St. Andrew's Church on Madrasi.info