"Immanuel – God With Us"
"The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" (which means "God with us").
Matthew 1:23
About Us
Holy Immanuel CSI Church Midlands is a prayerful initiative established by a group of believers with a shared desire to worship God in love, unity, and faithful Christian fellowship.
Our vision is to preserve and promote the rich spiritual heritage, biblical worship, and ecclesiastical traditions of the Church of South India (CSI) while serving the spiritual needs of the Malayalam-speaking community and all who seek Christian fellowship in the Midlands and across the United Kingdom.
Inspired by the name "Immanuel – God with us", we seek to build a Christ-centred congregation where every individual and family experiences God's presence, love, and transforming grace.
Our Vision & Mission
Vision
We are committed to:
✝️ Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
⛪ Worshipping God according to the faith, liturgy, and traditions of the Church of South India.
❤️ Building a loving, welcoming, and caring Christian community.
👨👩👧👦 Strengthening families through prayer, fellowship, and biblical teaching.
🌱 Nurturing spiritual growth through worship, discipleship, and Christian education.
🤝 Serving our local community with compassion and humility.
🌐 Promoting Christian unity and maintaining fellowship with all churches in communion with the Church of South India.
Mission
Our mission is to provide a welcoming spiritual home where people can:
🙌 Worship God with reverence and joy.
📖 Grow in faith through God's Word and the Sacraments.
🫂 Experience Christian love, fellowship, and pastoral care.
✨ Encourage one another in discipleship and service.
📢 Share the Gospel and serve the wider community.
🧒 Raise future generations in the Christian faith and the values of the Church of South India.
Our Heritage
The Church of South India (CSI) is one of the largest united Protestant churches in the world, bringing together the Anglican, Methodist, Congregational, Presbyterian, and Reformed traditions into one united Church.
Safeguarding & Child Protection
The safety, dignity, and wellbeing of every person are central to our Christian calling.
Holy Immanuel CSI Church Midlands is committed to maintaining the highest standards of Safeguarding and Child Protection in accordance with the laws and best practices of the United Kingdom.
We are dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where:
🛡️ Children and young people are protected, nurtured, and valued.
❤️ Vulnerable adults are respected and safeguarded.
🤝 Everyone is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.
📋 Volunteers and church leaders receive appropriate safeguarding guidance and responsibilities.
⚖️ All safeguarding concerns are taken seriously and handled confidentially, appropriately, and in accordance with UK legislation.
We believe that safeguarding is not simply a legal responsibility but an expression of Christ's love and care for every person created in the image of God.
Looking Ahead
As we begin this new chapter, we prayerfully look to the future with confidence in God's promises. We trust that Holy Immanuel CSI Church Midlands will become a vibrant centre of worship, fellowship, mission, and Christian witness, bringing glory to God and serving His people for generations to come.
Together, we seek to build a church that is rooted in faith, united in love, committed to service, and dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all.
"They reported all that God had done through them and how He had opened a door of faith."
Acts 14:27 (NIV)
May the Lord continue to guide, strengthen, and bless this congregation as we faithfully serve Him in the United Kingdom.