I began visiting Christ Church in the summer of 1985. I had just moved away from home and joined Mar Ivanios College in Trivandrum for my Pre-Degree Course, as it was known then. In those days, coming to Church on Sunday was the only relief I could find from all the strange and new experiences of hostel life and the unbearable burden of homesickness. For the next two years, I was a regular attendee every Sunday, even though I had settled quite comfortably into college life and the way of life in Kerala.
I left Trivandrum in 1987 and have since traveled the world, seen a lot and learnt a lot but my relationship with Christ Church never weakened by the Grace of God. In the last 20 years, Christ Church was home and host to my wedding and the baptism of my two children. It was also a wonderful place of worship where we offered thanks on our birthdays and wedding anniversaries, enjoyed fellowship on Sundays as well as celebrated many a Easter, Christmas and New Year.
This year as Christ Church celebrates its 150th year, I am humbled when I think of how this simple Church in faraway Trivandrum would have affected the lives of the millions of souls who, through the years, would have visited, prayed and sought solace within the sanctity of its walls. Our sincere prayers and best wishes go out to all those who work endlessly to keep up its spirit and values.

Aby Mathew

I was a member of the Trivandrum Christ church in the 1960\’s or so. I was a member of the Malayalam choir which was led by Richie Walsalam and later joined the English Choir which was led by Sunny Walsalam.
I have fond memories of the church. It was during that time that the church was extended by Mr Baker and we had moved our worship service to the parish hall. Those of you who were there at the time will have painful memories of that event when things got out of hand the the choir was suspended. This was during Rev. George Mathew\’s time. The Trivandrum Christ Church choir during those times was a formidable choir and they maintained a high standard. It is the training that I received from the Walsalams that has stuck onto me.
Today living in Canada, these memories will never fade away. The Christ Church has the rich heritage of nurturing children and youth in spiritual leadership and I hope that this trend will continue in the future. My best wishes and prayers as you celebrate 150 glorious and blessed years.

Ranjan Koshie

Canada

It was in June 1931 that I had the privilege of worshipping at Christ church for the first time. I was then a student of the Maharajas College of Science (present University college) and my father Mr M C Thomas sought a transfer to Trivandrum to facilitate my college studies.
My pleasant memories during this period are the confirmation classes under by Rev M J Chandy Achen and the consequent laying on of hands by Bishop Rev E A L Moore.
It was during this period that Lord Willingdon, Viceroy of India and Lady Willingdon attended a Sunday Worship at Christ church.
After Entering government service and working in many stations outside Trivandrum, I returned to Trivandrum in 1949 and the Good Lord granted me the privilege of being a member of Christ church congregation for the last 60 years. May his name be praised.

C  Thomas. IAS

Trivandrum