On 17th September 2011 thirteen CSI families came together for an initial discussion at St James Anglican church Dandenong to discuss the need of CSI congregation in Melbourne. Response was overwhelming , out of 13 families 12 said yes to CSI formation.

On 8th October 2011 eighteen of CSI families joined again and formally endorsed the formation of CSI congregation in Melbourne. The group of believers then elected Mr Anand Varghese as the President , Ashok Varkey as the secretary and Justin Israel as the treasurer of the newly formed CSI congregation. Melbourne CSI congregation found its first place of worship at Uniting church in Endeavour Hills

On 4th December 2011 Arch Bishop Dr Philip Frier led the first official service of Melbourne CSI at Mitcham Anglican church . Later the CSI congregation worship place has been moved to Mitcham Anglican church . The constitution of the Melbourne CSI was then drafted which envisaged pastors coming in turns from all the Malayalam speaking dioceses in Kerala which is a remarkable step in the ecumenical and uniting witness of the Church of South India.

On July 2012 Melbourne CSI congregation received its first Vicar Rev Jobby John from Madhya kerala diocese. Melbourne CSI received his service for a period of 18 months.

Melbourne CSI congregation and its leaders were always in touch with Anglican diocese for a mutually beneficial arrangement. In Early 2013 Melbourne CSI congregation being offered a place of worship and vicarage at Ashburton for no cost in return of the pastoral services from Melbourne CSI following a series of discussions under the leadership of late Bishop Barbara Darling.

On January 2015 in the absence of any vicar ,Rev Thomas Korah being appointed as the interim pastor for a period of 6 months .

Rev Vinod Victor is our current Vicar and was appointed in June 2015. He continues to contribute tremendously to the building of the church alongside a group of very committed Christian families.

Memorandum of Understanding between the CSI, the St. Matthews and the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne was signed during the 2016 Carol service.