Mateer Memorial CSI Church — Attraction in Kerala

Mateer Memorial CSI Church is honestly one of the most peaceful and beautiful places I’ve been to in Thiruvananthapuram. Whether you’re going for a Sunday service, just dropping by to sit in silence, or even just admiring the architecture, this church has something special about it.

The building itself is stunning — it’s got that old-world charm with its stone walls, stained-glass windows, and calm surroundings. You can really feel the history here, and it gives off such a comforting, grounded vibe. It’s the kind of place where you just feel at peace the moment you step in.

The services are warm and welcoming. The pastors speak from the heart, and their messages always feel thoughtful and relevant. Whether you attend the Malayalam or English service, there’s always something meaningful to take away. It’s not preachy — just genuine and uplifting.

One of the things I really love about this church is the sense of community. Everyone’s friendly, and there’s this strong feeling of togetherness. They have so many activities — Sunday School for kids, youth groups, women’s fellowship, and even outreach programs for the less fortunate. You can tell they’re not just about sermons, but about actually living out faith and helping others.

The choir is amazing too! The music during worship is beautiful — it really adds to the whole atmosphere. They blend traditional hymns with newer songs, and it makes the whole experience feel so alive and heartfelt.

Plus, the church is very well maintained. It’s always clean, and the garden around it is lovely. There’s enough space for parking, and it’s easy to find. Whether you’re a regular churchgoer or someone just looking to explore the spiritual side of the city, you’ll feel welcome here.

All in all, Mateer Memorial CSI Church is more than just a place of worship — it’s a space filled with history, community, and love. It’s perfect for quiet reflection, joyful worship, or even just appreciating the beauty of an old and meaningful building. Highly recommend checking it out if you’re...

The building is from early 1900s, made of granite and teak with a large nave, side aisles, bell tower, both transepts, with the chancel serving as the pulpit. The worship is more Presbyterian/Protestant in nature. The choir's located in the west transept. The congretation has ample seating on the naves, transepts and aisles. There's also covered seating area outside the building. Theres ample parking. The narthex contains a large rosewood screen. Divine services in English are held every Sunday at 10:00 am - Sankey's hymns were predominantly used, the Divine service in Tamil is held at 7:00 am and three Malayalam Divine services take place at at 6:00 am, 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. There're daily morning services at 7:00 am during weekdays and Saturdays. The church tends to be packed for the Sunday 8:30 am and 10:00 am services. Three choirs - malayalam, tamil and English support the divine services in these languages Disabled access is available by the side aisles. There're some mature, well maintained gardens. There're some Edwardian stained glass behind the pulpit and in...

Rev. Samuel Mateer was a committed missionary of London Missionary Society who did exemplary and dedicated service for 33 years from 1859 -1891, in the Trivandrum Mission.The idea of constructing a church was taken up by Rev. I.H. Hacker, Rev. T.W. Bach, Mr. H.T. Wills and Rev. Arthur Parker. The foundation stone wasw laid by Stephen Massey, Director of London Missionary Society on 13, December 1897. The construction of the Church began in 1902, based on the design by Mr. A.H. Bastow, and it was built in four years with funds donated by many generous people, including the Maharaja of Travancore, The Church was dedicated to the glory of God, on 1st December 1906 and it was named Mateer memorial Church. The architecture is in the simple Hallenkirche (Hall church) style. The church building is a marvel in granite, with a square bell tower with vestibule beneath and roof supported by Gothic arches. The celtic cross is made of cut stone, and commemorates Rev. mateer's...