Mar Thoma Syrian Church Chembur

For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him, should not perish, but have eternal life – John 3:16

Living in rhythm with age

We do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. (2 Corinthians 4:16)

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Greetings to you all in the name of our Lord Jesus.

In the upcoming months, we will focus liturgically on developing sound doctrinal conviction and Christian spiritual growth, with a particular emphasis on various age groups.

As we journey through life, it’s essential to recognize the importance of living in the rhythm of age and Christian maturity. This means embracing the unique challenges, opportunities, and responsibilities that come with each stage of life, while also deepening our faith and spiritual practice.

In our youth, we are full of energy and idealism, eager to make a difference in the world. As we grow into adulthood, we take on new responsibilities and challenges, but we must also cultivate emotional intelligence, healthy habits, and strong relationships.

As we mature in our faith, we must also learn to navigate the complexities of life with wisdom, discernment, and compassion. This means embracing the rhythms of life, with all its joys and sorrows, and finding ways to integrate our faith into every aspect of our lives.

Living in the rhythm of age and Christian maturity requires intentionality, humility, and a willingness to learn and grow. It means being open to new experiences, challenges, and opportunities, while also being rooted in our faith and values.

May God help us to grow in spiritual wisdom and maturity.

With prayerful regards,

Genil Abraham Achen

CHURCH PROGRAMMES

Worship Service Calendar

Regular Meetings

Sunday School

Classes at 8:00am every Sunday at the Church. Also, Sunday School Teachers meet at Church every 1st Sunday after the Holy Communion Service

Youth League

Meets every 3rd Sunday after the Holy Communion Service

Choir

Meets for practice every Saturday at 7:30 PM at Church

Edavaka Mission

Fasting Prayer every Thursday at 10:30 AM via Zoom and Fellowship Meetings every 3rd Friday 7 PM at Church

Sr. Citizens' Fellowship

Fellowship Meetings every 3rd Friday 7 PM at Church

Sevika Sangham

Regular fellowship meetings on the 2nd Sunday of every month after the worship service

Prayer Groups

The parish has 11 Area Prayer Groups and members living in the areas meet together regularly on Saturday / Sunday at 5pm or 7pm, for Prayer, Bible Study & Sharing

Thanksgiving Prayer

Every 1st Sunday during Holy Communion Service

OUR MISSION INITIATIVES

Umeed Foundation

Shelter for Child Cancer Patients

The Umeed Cancer Care Centre provides support to outstation Cancer Patients and their families, most of who are from very underprivileged backgrounds. Our focus is to provide residential accommodation, free food and conveyance from the Hospital to the Centre for patients and their relatives. The Centre, which can accommodate 20 patients and their attendants, is located in a house of about 600 sq. ft. having ground + first floor at Paylipada, Trombay.

Mar Thoma School

K-10 English Medium School (State Board)

Mar Thoma Syrian Church, Chembur started the Mar Thoma School Maharashtra in the year 1982 with K.G. classes having a strength of 12 students under the headship of Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Barnabas Episcopa (then Rev. Joseph Jacob, parish vicar) and Mrs. Renee Joseph. Our first batch of SSC students appeared to the board exam in March 1996.

The present school building was inaugurated on 15th November 2002. The school under the guidance of governing council and committed teachers continued to grow steadily and gradually into a full–fledged secondary school having a current strength of 1700 students up to Class X.

Health Outreach Programme

Medical Dispensary

The Edavaka Mission of Chembur Parish runs a medical dispensary at Shivaji Nagar – one of the biggest and densely populated slum communities in Mumbai. Most of the population consists of immigrants from UP and Bihar who live in pathetic social and economic conditions.

This dispensary is operational entirely with the support of doctors and volunteers from the Parish. The dispensary sees high patient turnover and operates within a premises provided by the Municipal Corporation.

Paratwada Congregation

Evangelical Outreach Program

Chembur Parish Edavaka Mission takes joy & pride to be entrusted with the responsibility of connecting with God’s children in the Paratwada region of Vidharbha. The Paratwada Mission is a part of the evangelical outreach program of the Mumbai Diocese. Paratwada, in Amravati District, is not a well-developed region. Many parts of the region are known to deprivation, natural resources are scarce, farm activities are subdued due to low rainfall and regular draught conditions.

The mission was elevated as a Congregation recently. However, Chembur Parish remains connected to the families through regular exchange programs, for fellowship, interactions & bonding in the love of our Good Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. As this small congregation grows in the coming years, we remain committed to be a part of their journey of enhancing their social well-being.