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Life at CMTC

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A glimpse into the worship, fellowship, and community life of Chicago Mar Thoma Church.

Sacred Moments

Worship & Liturgy

In the beauty of holiness — our congregation gathered in prayer, praise, and sacrament.

Priest at the altar
Priest leads Sunday worship at the altar
Women in traditional sarees in church pews
Women in traditional attire in the congregation
CMTC congregation in the sanctuary
The congregation gathered in our beautiful sanctuary
Youth choir in traditional Kerala attire
Youth choir singing in traditional Kerala attire
Next Generation

Our Children & Youth

Nurturing faith, curiosity, and leadership in the hearts of the next generation.

VBS 2026 volunteer team
VBS 2026 — Volunteer team ready to serve
VBS children celebrating in church
VBS — Children celebrate God's love
Youth outdoor summer event
Youth at a summer outdoor event
Sunday School class in the sanctuary
Sunday School — Learning together in the sanctuary
Youth in prayer with hymnals
Youth standing together in prayer and worship
Parish youth group outdoor with priest
Parish youth gathered outdoors with our priest
Together We Celebrate

Fellowship & Celebrations

Picnics, cultural programs, and parish events that bring our family together in joy.

Parish annual picnic at the pavilion
Parish annual picnic — a beloved tradition
Women enjoying the parish picnic
Smiles and fellowship at the picnic
Parish sports day
Sports Day — friendly competition and laughter
Families at summer picnic
Families together — summer fellowship
Small group Bible study and prayer
Small group Bible study and prayer
Traditional lamp lighting ceremony
Traditional lamp lighting — Nizhal inauguration
Nizhal cultural performance
Youth Fellowship cultural performance — Nizhal
Parish leadership at a special program
Parish leaders and guests at a special program
Sevika Sangham

Women's Ministry

The Sevika Sangham — women of faith who serve, care, and build community.

Women in white Kerala sarees
Sevika Sangham in traditional white Kerala sarees
Sevika Sangham food sale fundraiser
Sevika Sangham food sale — serving with joy
Sevika Sangham group outing
Sevika Sangham sisters enjoy a day out together
Serving Our City

Community Service & Outreach

Hands that serve — our parish reaching beyond its walls into the greater Chicago community.

Parish volunteers at community clean-up
Parish volunteers at the community clean-up drive
CMTC community clean-up team
Volunteers — Making the Community Better
Welcoming the Bishop at the airport
Welcoming the Bishop with flowers and fellowship
Parish community night event
Parish families — a community united
Building Expansion

Community Center Renderings

Architectural renderings of our planned new Community Hall & Fellowship Centre.

Community Centre — Exterior Day View
Exterior — Day View
Community Centre — Exterior Night View
Exterior — Night View
New Worship Hall
Worship Hall
Banquet Hall
Banquet Hall
Gymnasium
Gymnasium
Support the Building Fund
More Photos

Share Your Parish Moments

Have photos from a recent service, celebration, or ministry event? Send them to the parish office and we will add them to the gallery.

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