About Charles New Methodist
"Be Transformed to Transform" — Rooted in a rich history of faith and community, we are dedicated to growing in grace and reaching out with love.
Our Heritage
Charles New Methodist Church (CNMC) was started in 1967 and holds a prestigious place as the first indigenous Methodist Church in Nairobi. We are named in honor of Charles New, one of the pioneering United Methodist Free Churches (UMFC) missionaries who arrived in Kenya in 1863.
Our journey began at PCEA Martyrs’ Church, Bahati, where Methodist members gathering from Meru and Mombasa were granted a place of worship. In 1966, through the fellowship of Rev. Kendle and the Nairobi Chapel, we secured our current plot in Jericho.
Construction began in 1967 with a grant from the Methodist Mission Society in London. In April 1968, our original sanctuary was dedicated, and the adjacent road was named Charles New Road in honor of this milestone. Today, we stand as a launching pad for growth across the Nairobi Synod.
Our Core Values (L.I.F.E.S)
The spiritual pillars that guide our conduct and faith as a community of believers.
Love
Matthew 22:37-39
Loving the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and your neighbor as yourself.
Integrity
Proverbs 11:3
Honesty and uprightness in our words, deeds, and characters, guided by the integrity of the upright.
Faith
Hebrews 11:6
Total dependence on God, believing He exists and rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
Excellence
Colossians 3:23
Working heartily as for the Lord, demonstrating an excellent and distinguished spirit.
Stewardship
Genesis 2:15
Applying great care for all entrusted to us, serving God without discrimination.
Our Leadership
Discover the dedicated team serving our church today and the historic legacy of those who led us through the decades.
Rev. Simon Mwaniki Mutahi
Superintendent Minister
Gitonga K. Muriuki
Church Chairman
Dr. Evans Mwiti
Strategic Plan Chair