The Pastorate committee decides to hold the Sesquicentennial celebrations that falls in the years 2013-2014. A Church Assembly was called. At the assembly the committee recommended the names of all past church committee members and Diocesan Council members as constituting the Anniversary Committee, under the chairmanship of Rev. Thomas P. Korah. The committee met nearly once every month, look its decisions and informed the congregation periodically through the church announcements.

            On 22-09-13 an inaugural function was held to mark the year-long celebration of the 150th anniversary. Bishop Rt. Rev. B. N. Fenn inaugurated the celebrations by unveiling a plaque. 32 children were confirmed.

            On 10-09-13 a retreat was planned for the anniversary committee members. Rt. Rev. Thomas Samuel, former Bishop of Central Kerala was invited to conduct the retreat. Sad to say, Mr. K. N. John, an active and valuable member , passed away the same evening. The retreat has to be cancelled.

             13-10-13 was celebrated as anniversary Sunday. All available past pastors were invited. Some could not come. Three pastors were asked to speak on Reconciliation, Restoration, and Renewal. All past pastors and church workers were honoured. Three trees have been planted by them. A sponsored lunch was served. About 200 people took part, had a good fellowship with the pastors who had led them in the past. A Christmas programme was conducted were all organizations of the church participated. A logo competition was conducted and Mr. N. A. Abraham was declared winner. An essay competition is being held on the subject “50 years from now, what will this church looks like; how will this congregation be?”    

            CSI Care: A counselling centre for students and couples is launched – will take some more time to be operational. Building of two more rooms in upstairs for the parsonage ( as envisaged in the original plan) is also undertaken – considering the poor living facilities afforded to our parish priests. Renovating the Parish hall and repairing the Cemetery Chappel were undertaken and completed. A souvenir is being planned. There is a souvenir committee under the leadership of Dr. S. Devasahayam. Souvenir will come out after the closing ceremony, so that highlights of the closing ceremony can also be included.

21-09-2014 will be observed as Thanksgiving Sunday. On this day, a few representative members will share their experience of God in this church with other God’s people. 28-09-2014 is the closing ceremony. At the inception itself it was decided that, outreach and connecting with local neighbours was essential for being a Christian church. An anniversary is an opportunity to share the celebrations with the broader community. The guest list for the ceremony will bear out these thoughts.

            Let us together envisage a spirit filled, Christ centered, Bible based church were all are invited in the love of Christ.

                                                                                    Dr. George Itty

                                                                                    General Convenor

                                                                    (Sesquicentennial celebrations committee)