Kerala Council of Churches to Hold Triennial Assembly in Kollam from Oct 27

Assembly Details

The Kerala Council of Churches will hold its triennial assembly in Kollam from October 27 to 29. The three‑day meeting will take place at Mount Horeb Ashram in Sasthamkotta, Kollam. Church leaders and representatives from across the state will attend the sessions. The gathering will combine worship, learning and administrative deliberations.

Programme Highlights

Catholicos Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews III will inaugurate the opening session. Dr. Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan will deliver the keynote address. The agenda includes sessions on the Christian mission in contemporary India, the link between younger generations and the church, the history of the KCC and its constitution. New office‑bearers for the 2026‑29 term will be announced and installed on the final day. On Thursday, October 23, a drug‑awareness vehicle rally will travel from Thiruvananthapuram to Sasthamkotta ahead of the assembly.

Context

The KCC brings together churches across Kerala to coordinate joint activities and address common concerns. Its triennial assembly is a key platform for setting priorities and electing leadership. Such gatherings often shape the council’s outreach programmes and its stance on social issues.