Headquarters Local, Chandmary Lunglei was separated from Rahsiveng, Lunglei Church on 15 January 1967. Prior to this separation, church members from various localities of Lunglei gathered together at Rahsiveng Church. The members residing in Chandmary felt it was appropriate and time to make preparations to conduct separate church services. On 30.7.1965, the first Church Committee meeting held at Khama's residence passed a resolution to submit an application to the Rahsiveng Church.

The Committee members present were:
(1) Khama (2) Lalzaruaia (3) Rotlaia (4) Laiveta (5) Biala (6) Lalsikhupi (7) Sapbawihi.

In this committee meeting, they resolved their desire to have a separate church building. Although they desired and attempted to hold separate services in Chanmari, separation was not immediately permitted. They continued to celebrate Christmas 1966 and New Year 1967 together joyfully at Rahsiveng. Around this time, they learned that Pu Chrismasthanga of Chanmari was moving to Aizawl and was willing to sell his land plot in Chanmari for Rs. 10,000/- (Ten Thousand). Consequently, the present Headquarters Church site, which was Pu Chrismasthanga's property, was purchased for Rs. 10,000/-, even though the existing structure appeared somewhat old. From 11.1.1967, functioning semi-independently, a meeting was held at Upa Lalchungnunga's residence to plan the inauguration of the Chandmary Church building, resolving that Evan. Hrangmawia would inaugurate the very first church building. The congregation officially established themselves, and on 15.1.1967, an inaugural service was held for the building used as their church, with the programme prepared as follows:

Church Board Office Bearers and Ministers :

As time went on, the church building was reconstructed/renovated three (3) times. For a period of time, Farm Veng and Electric Veng gathered together under Chandmary Church; Farm Veng separated on 3.11.1988, and Electric Veng also separated on 4.11.1990. Presently, it has become a large Local and a very stable church. The local previously referred to as Chanmari Local was renamed 'Headquarters Local' following a request submitted by Chandmary Local to the District Board in 1993. The church progressed and grew steadily (however, we deeply regret that the Minute books from 1967-1974 could not be found). The early leaders and those who loved the church up to the present include:

Some Notable Highlights:

1. There have been 24 Church Elders and 74 Church Workers (Rawngbawltu). Additionally, there have been two Bible Women - B/W Lalsikhupi and B/W Darsawithangi.
2. At its peak, the total Church Membership reached 458 members. The Church Choir was established in 1981, learning Sol-fa notation, with early Conductors being - Upa Chalsela, Bro. K. Sanglawta, and Bro. PC. Rothuama.
3. The Evangelists sent out from this Local are Bro. Rohlira, Evan. C. Lalnunmawia, Evan. K. Lalhlupuia, and Evan. Lalringzuala Pachuau.
4. In 2012, the Local LAD (Ladies Ministry) Choir was formed.
5. In the Missionary Fields—Arunachal Field and Assam Mission Field—two church buildings were constructed. Furthermore, the Local currently supports four (4) active Missionaries.
6. Regarding the Church Building: The 3rd Church Board Committee, Resolution No. 1 dated 4.2.1975, noted from the Treasurer's Report that Rs. 3,235 was available for church construction, and resolved to set monthly contributions of Rs. 100, Rs. 50, and Rs. 20 for six months, entrusting the construction plans to the Building Committee.
7. The 3rd Church Board Committee, Resolution No. 1 dated 7.2.75, resolved regarding church building design that the connecting wall between the Press building and the Church be concrete, and since a large amount of gravel was required, every household should deposit 1 tin of gravel near the church before 16.2.1975.
8. The 7th Church Board Committee, Resolution No. 1 dated 13.5.1976, resolved to hold a voluntary work day (hnatlang) on Monday morning for gravel breaking. Resolution No. 4 resolved that funds collected by Chandmary Local for church building should be utilized as needed for District church construction.
9. The 19th Church Board Committee, Resolution No. 2 dated 2.12.1976, resolved that for Christmas offering, adults aged 9 and above contribute Rs. 4 each, and children aged 8 and below contribute Rs. 3 each.
10. The 4th Church Board, Resolution No. 2 dated 26.2.78, resolved to establish the PCD (Children's Ministry), with leaders appointed self-governingly under the guidance of Evan F. Ngunthanga.
11. The 3rd Church Board Committee, Resolution No. 3 dated 6.2.1979, resolved to pay the fixed Section Conference Delegate Fee of Rs. 10/- and Bible Class fee. The agenda items included:
    1. Opening additional Presbyteries and recruiting an extra Press Manager.
    2. Assigning Elders' seats according to Church Membership count.
    3. Selecting Church Board members exclusively from Church Workers (Rawngbawltute).
12. On 13.10.2019 Sunday new month offering collection, Rs. 5,45,933/- was collected under the Tithe category alone.
13. The 12th Church Board Committee, Resolution No. 1 dated 5.12.19, fixed the 2020 Main Church Budget at Rs. 5,17,000/-.
14. Members who have hosted Thanksgiving / Honor Services:
    1. Sist. Dawngi - 11.7.1975
    2. Sist. Hmangdawhi - 16.4.1976
    3. Evan. Darhmingthanga - 4.12.1976
    4. Upa Suaktluanga - 18.12.1976
    5. Sist. Vanlalngaii - 19.9.1981
    6. Bro. Thangliana - 17.1.1983
    7. Upa Neihhnuna - 28.5.1983
    8. Bro. Dr. HK. Thanglura - 27.9.1986
    9. Bro. R. Kawlzika - 17.10.1987
    10. Bro. Pc. Rothuama - 2.1.1988
    11. Rev. PR. Dawla - 28.1.1988
    12. Upa. F. Chaldaia - 28.3.1989
    13. Bro. Pc. Dailova - 9.6.1990
    14. Rev. Zalawma - 29.12.1990
    15. Rbt. Saihnuna Sailo - 27.9.2008
    16. Rbt. Dr. Lalramhluna - 10.4.2010
    17. Rbt. Dr. Lalramhluna - 16.7.2011
    18. Sist. Lalhmangaihzuali Hmar - 18.7.2011
    19. Sist. R. Khawngaihzuali - 19.7.2011
    20. Sist. Vanlalhruaii Zote - 23.7.2011
    21. Rbt. Dr. Lalramhluna - 20.8.2011
    22. Upa. F. Chaldaia - 29.12.2012
    23. Upa. F. Lalmawia - 28.12.2013
    24. Upa. Saihnuna Sailo - 4.1.2014
    25. Rev. R. Lalrosanga - 11.8.2018
    26. Evan. Sangthuama Sailo - 28.12.2019
15. The 16th Church Board Special Committee, Resolution No. 1 dated 12.10.14, approved the request for holy matrimony (Dan khatna inneih) for the following couples, officiated by District Pastor Rev. C. Zohmingliana on 23.10.2014:
    1. Evan. Sangthuama Sailo and his wife Sist. C. Vanlalrovi.
    2. Bro. Sanghmingliana Sailo and his wife Sist. Rebecca Chanchinmawii Ralte.
    3. Bro. Ramnghaksanga and his wife Sist. Overmawii.
    4. Bro. R. Lalmalsawma and his wife Sist. Lalchuanpuii.
    5. Bro. Lalthankhuma and his wife Sist. F. Lalthlamuanpuii.
16. The 8th Church Board Committee, Resolution No. 3 dated 3.8.2014, resolved in compliance with the District Church's 'Purity Campaign' guidelines that Church Workers (Rawngbawltute) who are not free from tobacco/intoxicants shall not minister at the Pulpit Altar. Furthermore, to enforce the campaign, such workers shall no longer sit on the stage chairs near the altar, and this decision shall be widely announced.
17. The 10th Church Board Committee, Resolution No. 4 dated 2.10.82, resolved to approve Farm Veng UPC's application for separation, scheduling their separation for 1988, permitting them to form their Church Committee, and approving seals for their Chairman and Secretary.
18. The 10th Church Board Committee, Resolution No. 3 dated 2.10.1990, discussed the Urshan Memorial Fund and Russia Mission work fund of Rs. 350/-, resolving that Main Church - Rs 90, LAD - Rs. 90, PYD - Rs. 90, and Missions Dept. - Rs. 90 be contributed.
19. The 5th Church Board Committee, Resolution No. 4 dated 21.6.1994, addressed an inquiry from Chanmari Branch YMA regarding actions against alcohol and drug vendors, stating: "The Church certainly shares concern regarding alcohol and drug vendors. However, regarding physical violence or eviction from rentals, the Church feels this is not an appropriate action from a Christian perspective. It is deemed better to seek opinions in a general public/community elders gathering."

Present Status:

Headquarters Local currently has 403 members (as per 2025 report), with 7 Elders, 2 Senior Elders, 11 License Holders, and 4 Church Workers. There are 190 PYD members, 98 LAD members, 85 PCD members, and 27 PMD members.

Local Leaders for 2025-2026: