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Anderson Church, located on the busy NSC Bose Road in the Parry's Corner area of George Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is one of the city's oldest Protestant churches and a landmark of historical and architectural significance. Originally established in 1845 by Scottish missionary John Anderson, the structure began as an educational institution. Anderson, who founded the mission of the Free Church of Scotland in Madras, had earlier set up the General Assembly School in 1835 at Egmore. This institution moved to George Town by 1838 and later evolved into the central church of the Free Church mission in the city. He was instrumental in founding the most prestigious institution -Madras Christian College in the suburb Tambaram.
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The church features red brick walls, stained glass windows, and a Chisholm-style dome, with its altar adorned with Methodist imagery. Inside, plaques of Anderson and Jesus Christ stand in glass chambers, facing the prayer hall. The site, recognized by INTACH and CMDA, is listed as a heritage building.
Now under the Diocese of Madras of the Church of South India, Anderson Church continues to serve the Protestant community with daily services. Originally staffed by English priests, the church now includes Tamil clergy. Regular worship occurs throughout the week, and the church celebrates major festivals like Christmas and the Harvest Festival in November. The 150th anniversary was commemorated in 2009 with special events, underlining its enduring spiritual and cultural legacy in Chennai.
