 The Church of South India is the result of the union of churches of varying traditions--Anglican, Methodist, Congregational, Presbyterian, and Reformed--in that area. It was inaugurated in September 1947, after protracted negotiation among the churches concerned. Organized We will carry out our ministries in accordance with these core ministry values.
Evaluation : We are committed to evaluating everything we do in the light of our values and mission.
Excellence : We are committed to doing everything with excellence.
Relevance : We are committed to culturally relevant ministry integrity.
Integrity : We are committed to honesty, transparency, and accountability.
Acceptance : We are committed to recognizing the God-given value of every individual.
Risk : We are committed to the challenge and risk of change under the leadership of the Holy Spirit.
Stewardship: We are committed to the wise investment of all our God-given resources.
Example : We are committed to leading by example.
CSI Christ Church has three "outstations", or associate parishes in its care‚ namely‚ Kuthiravattom‚ Kozhuvalloor‚ and Venmoney. They are pastored by lay evangelists. Apart from three worship centres in these three parishes, there is also a chapel at Cherianad. The vicar of Christ Church visits one of these three parishes by turn on Sunday mornings and conducts the service of Holy Communion.
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