St. Paul’s Church, Bangalore is affiliated with the Karnataka Central Diocese (KCD) of the Church of South India, India.
Formed in 1947, as a union of Anglican, Presbyterian, Congregationalist and Methodist churches, the Church of South India is a united and uniting church moving forward with a dynamic vision for the Communion of Churches in India.
The Karnataka Central Diocese (KCD) was formed in 1970 by the trifurcation of the erstwhile Mysore Diocese.
The mission statement of the CSI is “The Church of South India affirms that the church is the servant of God to carry on the mission rooted in Jesus Christ and based on the scriptures. The church through her mission, expresses solidarity with the broken communities for a new hope to face the challenges of life. The cross continues to be the sign of hope for the witnessing church, which strives towards unity, peace and reconciliation as a vibrant channel of God”.
The vision statement of the CSI is “The Church of South India affirms that the purpose of the union is to fulfil the priestly prayer of Jesus Christ, the Lord of the Church “That they all may be one, and that the world may believe that you have sent me”. And the Church of South India would become an effective instrument of God’s mission so there will be greater peace, closer fellowship and fuller life in the Church and a renewed commitment for the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through word and deed”.