Godly families living in Ras Al Khaimah had a blessed and dedicated beginning of their first gathering way back on 28th April 1988 at Mr. Maman’s Residence, Julan RAK and gathering in the name of CSI Tamil Parish, Ras Al Khaimah at Mr. J.E Mal’s, residence on 16th August, 1991 followed by communion.
Regular gathering with the support of the Chaplaincy of Dubai & Sharjah, was conducted at Mr. Edward’s residence on 08.09.1995 and was presided by Rev J Stephen. Our regular worship service was conducted in St Luke’s Church, Mammura, Al Nakheel area, Ras Al Khaimah on 27.06.1997, presided by Rev. Dennis Gurney.
By the immense Grace of our Almighty God, the congregation's strength grew and since 23rd March 2013 and we conducted our regular worship in St Luke's Church, Al Jazeera, Ras Al Khaimah. Service is conducted on every Saturday from 7:15 pm till 9:00 pm, Holy Communion Service on 1st and 3rd Saturday and Sing Song service on 5th Saturday.
Last Saturday falling on or close to the 28th of April is celebrated as RAK Church Day to mark the anniversary of CSI Tamil Parish Ras Al Khaimah.
RAK had the opportunity of a dedicated residing presbyter after 29 long years. Rev. Rajesh Kumar, (Kanyakumari Diocese) 2017-2019.
The current Presbyter stationed in Ras Al Khaimah, Rev. Jemson Jebasingh (Diocese of Madurai & Ramnad) is doing his ministry for God and leading the RAK Tamil Christian community toward the path of sustained spiritual growth.
We are supported and administered by the CSI Tamil Parish, Dubai, which is a Blessing by God’s Grace.
God's Ministries of Interest
Junior Church In Junior Church, we teach all children to follow in the footsteps of Christ and strictly practice the 10 commandments in day-to-day life. We conduct many relevant activities that help them grow spiritually stronger from a young age. Represented by Mr. Aneesh, held every Saturday from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm at St Luke Church, RAKChoir In choir, our children learn to praise God with hymns and instruments and as they are taught the importance of praising, they give the best to God, with a God-gifted spiritual voice, which He has bestowed on them. Represented by Mr. David Rajaselvan, held every Saturday from 9.00 pm to 10.00 pm at St Luke Church, RAK
Women's Fellowship Women gather twice a month to strengthen the spiritual and fellowship bond in women's fellowship. They have a major role in building, binding, and strengthening families towards sustainable spiritual attainment. Women's fellowship presided over by Mrs. Vanitha Jemson Ayyaramma and represented by Mrs Josephine Nickson, held on 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9.15 pm to 10.00 pm at St Luke Church, RAK.
Men's Fellowship In men's fellowship, men gather to widen their knowledge and to bring clarity to their thoughts, which help them develop good fellowship and strong spiritual faith. They interact on a given topic and debate with Q&A sessions. RAK Presbyter Rev. Jemson Jebasingh gives final verdict based on biblical words. Represented by Mr George Ambrose, held on 3rd Saturday from 9.15 pm to 10.00 pm at St Luke Church, RAK
Youth Fellowship In youth fellowship, we make the youth interact and think deeply about the practical approaches to face current and future worldly problems, as we strongly believe that the youth of today should be spiritually strong and hence they are bestowed with Godly principles and fellowship attributes in a Godly way. Represented by Mrs Sheeba Jacob , held on 1st Saturday from 9.15 pm to 10.00 pm at St Luke Church, RAK
Camp Fellowship Congregation members who live in various camps, gather to have a spiritual fellowship and to pray, it brings them great joy and a sense of bonding as they meet. It is presided over by Presbyter. Represented by Mr. Moorthy, held on 1st and 3rd Sunday from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm at St Luke Church, RAK
Cottage Prayer Cottage Prayers are conducted in the houses of the parishioners. Families gather under one roof to sing and praise giving importance to the prayer points of the requested family, and by doing so we strongly believe that God answers our requests. Represented by Presbyter, held on 2nd Sunday from 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm at House of parishioners, RAK
Fasting Prayer Even now, declares the Lord, “Return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning” Fasting is done to be in line with God, he paid the price and we need to pay it back, fasting prayer is done with clean and flawless mind on specific issues, and we reap the solution of it from God in private. Represented by Presbyter, held on last week Sunday from 11.00 am to 02.00 pm at House of parishioners, RAK
Prayer Cells Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful (Colossians 4:2).
Prayer is the cornerstone of the Christian faith, and the main motive behind establishing prayer cells is to pool community members to gather and pray with utmost faith for those in need, develop community bonding, and thank HIM.
Prayer cell-1 Al Nakheel Area, represented by Mrs. Abitha Anish, held on 1st Friday from 7.00 pm to 08.00 pm at the house of parishioners, RAK Prayer cell-2 Al Qusaidat Area, represented by Mrs. Shoba Vinukumar, held on 4th Sunday from 7.00 pm to 08.00 pm at the house of parishioners, RAK Prayer cell-3 Al Jazeera Area, represented by Mr. Kingsly Christhu Rajan, held on last week Wednesday from 7.00 pm to 08.00 pm at the house of parishioners, RAK
CSI Tamil Parish Dubai (Ras Al Khaimah) St. Luke's Church Compound, Al Jazirah Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah.
RAK Church Presbyter +971 585933767
RAK Church EC Member - Mr. Nelson +971 554847601