Naini Community Church
Naini Community Church is located in Indalpur Road, Naini, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, India. It is near the Naini Junction railway station. It is a Protestant church that belongs to the Church of North India, Diocese of Lucknow. The church was founded in the year 1954 by Late Mason Vaugh, a Veteran Missionary and an Agricultural Engineer of Allahabad Agricultural Institute, Allahabad (now SHUATS).
There is enough for more than 500 people to sit in the church. Every Sunday morning, from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM (summer) and 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (winter), the church is available for worship. In the church, a pastorate committee works in tandem with the overseeing Presbyter inchage to collaborate on all church-related activities. Among the many ministries offered by the church are a women’s fellowship, a youth fellowship, and a Sunday school for children. In Allahabad, the Naini Community Church choir is regarded as the best church choir. You can watch the choir songs of Naini Community Church on the following playlist.
Presbyter Incharge:
As of right now (2023), Rev. Jitendra Nath has served as the Presbyter in-charge for the previous five years. Earlier, Rev. (Mrs.) M.S. D’Costa was the Presbyter in-charge.
The Naini Community Church, which welcomes people of all origins and beliefs, has long been a pillar of religious concord. Its doors are open not just for prayer but also for the promotion of unity, compassion, and support. The church’s architecture exudes tradition and timeless beauty, with its tall spire serving as a metaphor for faith and optimism. Within its walls, hymns echo through the halls, sermons resonate with wisdom, and congregations gather in a spirit of fellowship.
Spiritual revival conventions:
For the past many years, all of the church’s branches and members have come together to host spiritual revival conventions virtually yearly throughout the months of October through November in order to further the spiritual advancement of the church. In these spiritual revival meetings, well-known Indian Spiritual Speakers are invited. Some of the guests who spoke are listed below:
- Sachin Clive, Jodhpur, Rajasthan (2022)
- (Dr.) Salim Haider, Nagpur, Maharashtra (2019)
- Salim Haider, Ludhiana, Punjab (2018)
- Prabodh K Singh Ludhiana, Punjab (2017)
- Wilson Marks, New Delhi (2016)
- Joseph Velin, Balaghat M.P. (2014)
The Naini Community Church presence contributes to the cultural diversity of Allahabad and leaves a lasting impression on everyone it comes into contact with. The Naini Community Church is an important part of the community of Naini. It offers a place for people to worship, fellowship, and grow in their faith. In addition to being a prominent place of worship, the Naini Community Church is a testament to love, kindness, and community service.