Kerala Church Opens Open Gym for Parishioners
St. Joseph's Church in Kuriachira, Thrissur, has set up an open gym to encourage fitness among its parishioners. There are no fixed timings, so people can drop in whenever suits them. Many go to the gym after attending Holy Mass.
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Context: Churches in Kerala are often central to community life, so a place of worship offering exercise facilities is a new way of reaching people. The idea fits a wider trend of faith groups running social and wellness activities alongside prayer.
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