The London Missionary Society sent the first Congregational Missionaries to India in 1820. As a result, a group of Congregational Churches were gathered in the southern part of India that is known as the Travancore Church Council. Forty-five churches, ranging in size from 20 to 1400 families, now spread the gospel in the state of Tamil Nadu. Some of these congregations worship in thatched sheds. Additionally, there are ten missionaries working in Northern India, with plans to spread God's word.
Under the leadership of Rev. Kenaz Solomon, these churches face strong opposition in a culture hostile to any "foreign faith." It is essential that we support this important work. Rev. Solomon and his wife, Kamazh, along with sons Sammy and David have ministered faithfully as a missionary family for many years. They serve the Lord with a sense of loyalty to Christ and the Congregational Way.
The Travancore Church Council sponsors:

Sunday Schools with an enrollment of more that 5,000 children. The TCC prepares a common Sunday School curriculum for Churches.

Congregational Christian Hospital - A 30 bed hospital at Palliyadi serves 14 villages (30,000 people).
Schools – One Elementary School and a Christian Middle School. The government provides a noon meal and textbooks for students.

The Women's Christian Fellowship General Council oversees six sewing schools for young women to prepare them for careers. The Hand Embroidery Project involves women who work with linen items. These goods are available for sale through NA Churches. Additionally, the Women's Fellowship is running five nursery schools.

Christian Youth Welfare Association – Hundreds of young men and women are members of TCC Churches. This association helps to provide fellowship with other Congregational youth.

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