Welcome to the website of the
Mar Thoma Congregation Scotland
About Us
The Mar Thoma Congregation Scotland is an Ecumenical Christian fellowship in Scotland under the Mar Thoma Syrian Church and its North American and Europe Diocese. The Holy Communion is held once in a month and the service is in Malayalam and follows the Mar Thoma Church liturgy. A cottage prayer meeting is held once in a month at the residence of the members.
Latest Updates
MARCH 2013
General body meetings
There will be general body meetings after March and May service. The first to elect the office bearers and the second AGM to present annual report and accounts. All members are requested to attend.
October 2012
Harvest Festival
Thanks for all who made this year'sHarvest festival a big success, we collected £1118 through auctioning various items.
March 2012
Theodosius Thirumeni's visit to Newcastle
Our diocesan bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Thirumeni visited the newly formed Newcastle Congregation on March 9th Friday 6.30pm. Thirumeni conducted a Holy Qurbana at St Peters Church, Druridge Drive, Cowgate, Newcastle.
December 2011
Newcastle Mar Thoma Congregation
We now have a Mar Thoma Congregation in Newcastle and Holy Qurbana is celebrated every second Saturday morning..
Please contact Secretary for more details:
Josey George: 07947947523
August 2011
Church Picnic 2011
Our Church picnic for 2011 was held at the Dalkeith Country Park, Edinburgh on Saturday, 13th August 2011. After watching the weather forecast for weeks, by Gods grace we had an amazing day for Scottish standards. We were joined by our Achen.The photos will be updated soon.
Episcopal consecration - 13th August 2011
The Episcopal Consecration of Very Rev Dr Varghese Mathai, Very Rev K. V. Varkey and Very Rev Dr Oommen George, three New Rambans of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar.
June 2013
Holy Communion Service
Our next Holy Communion Service will be on 9 June 2013, 3 pm at Old Saint Paul's Church. The Holy Qurbana will be lead by our Vicar Rev. Sam John. The Sunday School will start by 2.30pm at the Church hall and there will be tea after the service.
MAY 2013
Cottage prayer
Our next cottage prayer will be on Saturday, 25th May at the residence of Mr. John Cherian, 24 Sandersons Wynd, Tranent EH33 1JN. Phone: 01875 615562, 07828677173
Members who wish to receive email updates on the Church activities please email secretary@marthomascotland.org
Lectionary
Our Leaders
North America and Europe Diocesan Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Episcopa
Sinai Mar Thoma Centre
Merrick New York USA 11566
Email: marthoma@aol.com
Our Vicar
Rev Sam John
Mobile: 07852557598
Email: revsamjohn@gmail.com
Useful Links
David Livingstone Centre
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