This website is an introduction to the life and legacy of the Rev. Charles Simeon (1759-1836).  Simeon is best known for

• serving Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge, and Cambridge University for 54 years
• practicing and popularizing biblical, expository preaching
• pioneering on-campus discipleship among university students
• developing new, church-based ministries for youth and adults
• starting or helping to start at least four missions organizations
• introducing the evangelical revival in Britain to the Church of England
• enduring intense opposition during his early years of ministry
• dying as a beloved community member and revered church leader