Charles Wesley Society

Charles Wesley (1707-1788), Anglican priest and co-founder of the Methodist movement, is regarded throughout the world as one of the greatest hymn-writers of all time. His contribution to theology, English literature, history, and the community of faith will take years to fully appropriate and assess.

The Charles Wesley Society was founded in 1990 for the purpose of the study, preservation, interpretation, and dissemination of Charles Wesley's poetry and prose. While acknowledging a strong Anglican/Methodist heritage, in the spirit of the broad, dynamic, spiritual impact of his hymns and poetry, the Society is ecumenical, pluralistic, and inclusive. Its concerns are wide-ranging, and include textual, musical, historical, theological, pastoral, and literary studies.

We hope that this website provides important information to you and stimulates your interest in this amazing man of God. We encourage you to become a member of the Society! Enjoy the website, and feel free to forward to us your comments and questions.

Paul Wesley Chilcote is President of the Society and welcomes inquiries of any kind. Feel free to email him.