Detroit Mar Thoma Church

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About Our Faith

The faith of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church is centered on Jesus Christ, grounded in the Bible, rooted in the ancient apostolic tradition of St. Thomas Christians, and shaped by Reformed Christian teachings emphasizing worship, prayer, service, and sharing Christ’s love with the world.

Christ-Centered Faith

Salvation is through Jesus Christ alone, grounded in the Bible as the ultimate authority for faith and life.

Apostolic Tradition with Reformed Theology

The church preserves the historic Syriac Christian heritage of St. Thomas Christians while embracing Reformation principles emphasizing grace, scripture, and personal faith.

Worship, Service, and Mission

Faith is lived out through worship, evangelism, compassion, social justice, and serving society in the spirit of Christ.

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Sunday School

Memory Verse Recitals

Memory Verse Recitals are due by Sunday, July 12. Parents and students are requested to contact their respective Sunday School teachers or refer to the Sunday School Parents’ Group for the memory verse requirements for each grade.

Midwest Region Sunday School Junior Camp

Detroit Mar Thoma Church is blessed to host this year’s Midwest Region Sunday School Junior Camp from July 31 – August 1.

We encourage all students who have completed 3rd through 10th grade to register and participate in this enriching event. The registration deadline is July 24. Please use the registration link provided below.

We also invite and encourage our parish members to support this camp through volunteering in the various areas where assistance is needed. If you would like to serve or have any questions, please contact Dr. Suma Thomas or Sabina Cherian.

Vicar Updates & Visits

Prayer Group Visits

Jobin Achen finished visiting Group 5 this week and with that he finished one round of visits to all prayer groups at least one time.

Thanks to all the prayer group leaders who managed the schedule of Achen.

[CANCELLED] - Parish Picnic

We regret to inform you that the Church Picnic scheduled for this Saturday has been canceled due to the severe air quality conditions we are currently experiencing.

At this time, no alternative date has been scheduled. We appreciate your understanding and will keep you informed of any future plans.

Please stay safe and take the necessary precautions during this period of poor air quality.

Choir Festival

Malayalam and English Choirs of our church will be participating in the 29th Mar Thoma Choir Festival on Saturday, July 25th, at St. Johns Mar Thoma Church, Troy — 2601 East Square Lake Road. The program begins at 3:30 in the afternoon.

Nine churches from across the Midwest and Canada will be taking part, making for an afternoon of rich and varied music. We invite the congregation to join us for an afternoon of worship and music. We ask for your prayers as we prepare.

Again, its on July 25, at the St.Johns Mar Thoma Church, Troy. Program starts at 3:30 PM

2026 Mar Thoma Festival

Mar Thoma Fest is just around the corner and is scheduled for Saturday, August 22nd. Please mark your calendars and adjust your schedules accordingly.

We are pleased to announce the convenors for this year’s Mar Thoma Fest:

Mr. Shawn Thomas
Mr. Thomson David
Mrs. Jaya Ajit
Ms. Evangeline John (Anju)

We are currently looking for dance choreographers. If you are interested in choreographing a dance performance, please reach out to Evangeline John (Anju).

A sign-up sheet for dance participants has been posted online, and the link will be shared along with the announcements. We encourage everyone interested in participating to complete the form as soon as possible. Once the choreographers are finalized, they will use the sign-up information to organize participants into dance groups.

We look forward to your enthusiastic participation and support in making this year’s Mar Thoma Fest a memorable event! 😊

https://forms.gle/9howi3UBvTpkC1kK7

Md-West RAC (2027 Family Conference)

Many of you are familiar with the Regional Assembly Council (RAC), which was introduced several years ago. However, the Midwest RAC was officially constituted last year, bringing together all Mar Thoma parishes and congregations in the Midwest region. Members of the RAC include office bearers of parish, Mandalam and Assembly members, and Diocesan Council members from the region, with our Diocesan Episcopa serving as its President.

Over the past year, I have had the privilege of serving as the RAC Treasurer. During this time, we have worked to formalize the bylaws and complete the registration of the organization with the State of Illinois, and I am happy to share that this process has now been completed.

As mentioned in the letter that was read, the Midwest RAC will be hosting the 2027 Family Conference, and our parish is playing a significant role in its planning and organization. We are blessed to have several members of our parish serving in key leadership positions:

Jobin Achen – Chairperson for multiple planning committees

Mr. Alan John – Co-Convenor of the Conference
Mr. Boben George – Co-Convenor, Souvenir Committee
Ms. Evangeline John – Convenor, Children and Youth Program
Myself – Conference Treasurer

We humbly request the prayers and support of our parish family for this important event. We hope to leave our parish’s signature on the way this conference is planned and conducted, making it spiritually enriching, family-friendly, accessible, and truly worthwhile for everyone who attends.

Please mark your calendars for July 1–4, 2027, and begin planning now. We hope to see a strong participation from our parish as we gather with Mar Thomites from across North America in the Chicago area for this special conference.

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