Rooted in Christ,Faithful Today,Hopeful Tomorrow.
For over fifty years, the Chicago Mar Thoma Church has been a home of worship, prayer, fellowship, and service for Malankara Mar Thoma families throughout Chicagoland and Illinois. Rooted in Lord Jesus Christ and strengthened by generations of faith, we warmly welcome all who seek to know, follow, and serve our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Des Plaines, IL 60016
A faith community born from the prayers of a few has, by God's grace, grown into one of the largest parishes in the Diocese of North America.
What began in 1973 as a small prayer gathering has grown into one of the largest Mar Thoma parishes in North America — rooted in tradition, alive in faith, and committed to serving Chicagoland.
- 01Worship in TraditionCelebrating the Holy Qurbana in the rich liturgical heritage of the Mar Thoma Church.
- 02Fellowship for Every GenerationEight ministries serving children, youth, young adults, families, women, seniors, and the parish at large.
- 03Mission Beyond Our WallsReaching Chicagoland and beyond through the Edavaka Mission and compassionate service.
Messages from Our Clergy
By God's grace and the prayers of this parish, we walk together in faith. The Chicago Mar Thoma Church has been a beacon of worship, fellowship, and service for over five decades. As we grow in numbers and in spirit, let us remain rooted in Christ—faithful in prayer, generous in…
The Word of God is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. In our parish, we seek to live that Word—not just on Sundays, but in every moment of our lives. As we serve God and one another, may we be living testimonies of His grace…
CMTC Worship Center and Multipurpose Building
From the same faith that gathered as a small prayer group in 1973, we are now building something extraordinary for Mar Thomites across Chicagoland. The CMTC Worship Center and Multipurpose Building will be a welcoming space for spiritual formation, cultural programs, senior services, youth activities, and community events — serving people across our faith community.
This is more than a building project; it is a statement of our parish's commitment to serving our community. Just as Christ came to serve, so are we called to serve. Construction is being planned and shaped by the architectural vision you see here, and every gift brings this vision closer to reality.
Weekly Sermon
Walking in the Light of Christ
A reflection on 1 John 1:7 — how fellowship with God transforms our daily walk.
Schedule & Lectionary
Live Holy Qurbana
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Lectionary for This Week
A Place for Every Season of Life
Sunday School
Nurturing the faith of our youngest members through Scripture, worship, and community.
Learn More 02Youth Fellowship
Empowering young people to grow in faith, leadership, and service to God and community.
Learn More 03Yuvajana Sakhyam
A fellowship of young adults building community, faith, and service together.
Learn More 04Choir
Leading the parish in worship through the gift of sacred music and song.
Learn More 05Sevika Sangham
Women's fellowship dedicated to prayer, service, and spiritual growth.
Learn More 06Senior Fellowship
Honoring and connecting our senior members through fellowship, care, and shared faith.
Learn More 07Parish Mission
Extending the love of Christ through local and global mission and outreach.
Learn More 08Young Family Fellowship
Supporting young families on their journey of faith, parenting, and community.
Learn MoreParish Bonds
For over five decades, four sacred bonds have woven the fabric of our parish family — binding us to Christ and to each other across generations.
Worship
Gathered around the Holy Qurbana each Sunday — the ancient liturgy that has anchored our parish since 1973.
Fellowship
Eight vibrant ministries — from Sunday School to Senior Fellowship — where every generation finds a home.
Service
Reaching Chicagoland through the Edavaka Mission — carrying Christ's compassion beyond our walls.
Community
Over 350 families — a parish that celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2023 and continues to grow in grace.
Upcoming Events
Your donation is an inspiration to others.
Every gift toward our CMTC Worship Center and Multipurpose Building strengthens our faith community, carries the Gospel further into Chicagoland, and leaves a lasting legacy for the Kingdom of God — blessing generations yet to come.
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