Houston, TX — LIFE Tamil Church Houston gladly announces its launch as a ministry dedicated to supporting Tamil immigrants in the Houston area. This congregation offers worship services in both Tamil and English, warmly welcoming individuals of all faith backgrounds.
A ministry of St. Mark Houston, LIFE Tamil Church Houston currently gathers every fourth Saturday at the St. Mark Houston campus (1515 Hillendahl Blvd, Houston, TX 77055). The church provides spiritual support through worship services and a weekly online prayer group. It maintains close connections with other Tamil Lutheran ministries nationwide, including congregations in New York City, helping members preserve their Tamil heritage and Christian faith.
Vicar Sujit Kingston, who leads LIFE Tamil Church Houston alongside Pastor Matt Popovits, shares a deep commitment to this unique ministry.
“Two things most precious to me are passing the Christian faith to our next generation and the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” said Vicar Kingston. “I love serving LIFE Tamil Church Houston because this congregation brings both treasures together.”
The Tamil people, primarily from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, have a rich cultural heritage and language that dates back over two millennia. Tamil is one of the worlds oldest classical languages, with a vast body of literature and a deep-rooted tradition in arts, music, and religion.
Christianity has a longstanding presence among the Tamil people, with traditions tracing back to the arrival of St. Thomas the Apostle in India around 52 AD. Over the centuries, various Christian denominations, including Lutheranism, have taken root in Tamil regions. Lutheran missionaries from Germany and Sweden, such as Bartholomaus Ziegenbalg, played a significant role in the spiritual and social upliftment of Tamil communities, particularly among marginalized groups.
LIFE Tamil Church Houston is affiliated with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS), receiving doctrinal supervision and strategic guidance from the LCMS Texas District. While currently a ministry of St. Mark, the congregation’s goal is to become an independent church.
For Tamil immigrants in Houston, maintaining their linguistic and cultural identity can be challenging amidst assimilation pressures. LIFE Tamil Church Houston helps to preserve Tamil language and traditions, ensuring that future generations remain connected to their heritage.
For more information about LIFE Tamil Church Houston and upcoming worship services, visit their website at lifechurchhouston.org or contact them at (832) 992-3951.
LIFE Tamil Church Houston Address: 1515 Hillendahl Blvd, Houston, TX 77055 Phone: (832) 992-3951 Web: https://lifechurchhouston.org