INSCRIPTION ON A BRASS PLATE ON THE WEST WALL

“This Church was opened for Divine Service on the 30th April 1905. The Protestant congregation in Bangkok was first formed in the year 1864. Services were held in a small Church built on the East bank of the Menam on land presented by His Majesty King Mongkut. The cost of erection was met by public subscription, which the British Government supplemented by a grant made upon the condition that the care and management of the Church should be vested in the British Consul.

In the year 1904, it was found necessary to build a larger Church in a more suitable position. His Majesty King Chulalongkorn graciously presented this site, and also permitted the sale of the land on which the first Church stood. With the proceeds of the sale of the land and building this church was erected.

In the Deed of Gift His Majesty stipulated that the land should be used only as a site for a Church open to all Protestant Christians, without distinction of nationality or sect.

The Church is controlled by a Committee elected annually by the Community and is maintained entirely by voluntary contributions.”