Karali

The convergence of a small group of believers for worship was the harbinger of the St.Luke’s CSI Church at Karali. Jesus Christ intervened miraculously on intercessory prayers by a Missionary, healing a gravely ill individual from among them. It energized them to look to the Lord.The Church at Karali, adjacent to Muttathara, is on the Kazhakuttom – Kovalam NH 47 by-pass across Ananthapuri Hospital.Dedicated on 16th March 2005 by the Rt. Rev. Thomas Samuel, Bishop, CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese, the Church was built during the tenure of Rev. Shajan A. Idiculla, Vicar, Christ Church. Designed by Mr. Reuben Daniel Koshy, its construction was supervised by Mr. Jacob Thomas, both from Christ Church. The congregations of St.Luke’s Church and Christ Church shared the cost, Rs.18.00 lacs, in the ratio 17: 83.Divine Worship is held on Sundays. Holy Eucharist is celebrated on fourth Sundays. An elected Committee supervises the affairs of the Church. Sunday School, Choir, Youth Movement, Women’s Fellowship and Almaya Fellowship act as catalysts for the spiritual growth of the congregation.2009-10 was the Platinum Jubilee Year of the Church. The congregation celebrated the Jubilee wholeheartedly with imaginative programmes. The Platinum Jubilee Hall dedicated recently to commemorate the Jubilee was a singular achievement. The congregation has 35 families with 106 subscribing members.