Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Coles Telugu Baptist Church Celebrates 108th Anniversary
A church in Kurnool is preparing to celebrate its 108th anniversary.
The celebrations will take place from September 11 to 13.
People will join prayer services and other religious programmes.
There will also be songs, quizzes, skits and traditional Kolatam performances.
Sports activities are planned too.
The church was started in 1917.
Its special building was finished in 1919.
Prizes will be given to participants on the evening of September 13.
Coles Telugu Baptist Church in Kurnool will hold its 108th annual celebrations from September 11 to 13.
The programme will include spiritual, cultural and sports events.
The church was founded in 1917 by missionary Dr John Newcombe with support from Dr Ackerman Coles.
Its Gothic-style building was completed in 1919 and features arches, rosewood work, a spire, bells and a clock.
Bible quizzes, devotional songs, skits, Kolatam and sports will be held, with prizes presented on September 13.
- Who
- Coles Telugu Baptist Church, led by president A Solomon and secretary RE Anil Nath, will host the celebrations.
- What
- The church will conduct its 108th anniversary celebrations with spiritual, cultural and sports programmes.
- When
- The celebrations will be held from September 11 to 13, with prizes awarded on September 13 evening.
- Where
- Coles Telugu Baptist Church in Kurnool.
- Why
- The programmes are being held to mark the church's 108th anniversary.
- Anniversary
- 108th annual celebration
- Dates
- September 11-13
- Founded
- 1917
- Building completed
- 1919
- Founder
- Missionary Dr John Newcombe
- Supporter
- Dr Ackerman Coles
- Programmes
- Bible quizzes, devotional songs, skits, Kolatam and sports