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Mar Thoma Church · New Jersey · Est. 1981
"Lighted to lighten — the ancient light of St. Thomas, alive in New Jersey."
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Est. 1981 · Randolph, NJ

Lighted
to Lighten.

A congregation of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church — carrying the ancient light of St. Thomas the Apostle into every corner of New Jersey and beyond.

"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden."

Matthew 5:14
Sunday
Holy Qurbana
9:30 AMEnglish: 1st & 4th · Malayalam: 2nd & 3rd
Sunday
Sunday School
11:30 AM
Wednesday
Parish Mission Bible Study
7:30 PM
Thursday
Sevika Sangham Prayer
10:00 AM
Congratulations to the newly elected Diocesan Council Members, Mrs. Noby Byju & Mr. Reji GeorgeDiocesan Merit Awards — Mr. Nathaniel ThomasDiocesan Best Parish AwardsLighted to LightenRooted in AD 52Faithful since 1981100+ FamiliesRuby Jubilee 2025 Congratulations to the newly elected Diocesan Council Members, Mrs. Noby Byju & Mr. Reji GeorgeDiocesan Merit Awards — Mr. Nathaniel ThomasDiocesan Best Parish AwardsLighted to LightenRooted in AD 52Faithful since 1981100+ FamiliesRuby Jubilee 2025
— I

Ancient Liturgy

The Holy Qurbana — two millennia of unbroken Syriac worship.

— II

Reformed Theology

Scripture-centred — reformed in 1836 while keeping episcopal grace.

— III

Episcopal Order

Apostolic succession through the bishops of the See of Mar Thoma.

— IV

Ecumenical Spirit

Sisters and brothers to every branch of Christ's Church.

Sanctuary Bishops of the Mar Thoma Church
44Years of
Faith · 1981
A Warm Welcome

Where ancient prayer
meets modern hearts.

The Mar Thoma Church of New Jersey was born in 1981, when a handful of Malayalee families gathered in Morris County longing for a spiritual home rooted in their heritage. Today, over 100 families call this sanctuary home — a place where the songs of Kerala rise beside the sounds of the American suburbs.

As part of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church, we trace our roots to AD 52, when St. Thomas the Apostle brought the Gospel to the shores of India. That light still burns here — reformed, alive, and welcoming you.

— With grace and welcome,
Rev. Pratesh Oommen · Vicar
✦ Verse of the Day ✦

"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden."

Matthew 5:14
Weekly Rhythm

Come and worship.

Every gathering is an invitation — first-time visitors, seasoned members, and everyone in between find a seat here.

Sunday
Holy Qurbana
English: 1st & 4th Sunday · Malayalam: 2nd & 3rd Sunday — ancient Syriac liturgy, Scripture, breaking of bread.
9:30AM Weekly
Sunday
Sunday School
Generations of scripture handed down.
11:30AM Weekly
Wednesday
Parish Mission Bible Study
Weekly gathering for prayer, scripture study, and parish mission reflection.
7:30PM Weekly
Thursday
Sevika Sangham Prayer
Women's prayer and fellowship gathering rooted in service and devotion.
10:00AM Weekly
Our Bishops

Successors of the Apostles.

The Mar Thoma Church preserves apostolic succession through her bishops.

Metropolitan
The Metropolitan
Most Rev. Dr.Theodosius Mar Thoma
Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church
"May our communities continue to shine as lights in a world that needs the hope of Christ."
Diocesan Bishop
Diocesan Bishop
Rt. Rev. Dr.Abraham Mar Paulos
Diocese of North America
"Focuses on youth engagement, social justice, and strengthening the Church's global presence."
Our Shepherds

Meet the clergy.

Parish Vicar
Vicar

Rev. Pratesh Oommen

Vicar · Spiritual Head

Presides over the Holy Qurbana, teaches and preaches the Word, and offers pastoral care to our 100+ families.

"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you."Numbers 6:24–25
Read the Vicar's Message
Upcoming

The calendar.

Every gathering is an open door — you are always welcome.

10+ ministries

Serving together.

From Malayalam choir to youth mission — there's a place at MTCNJ for every soul, every age, every gift.

100+
Families
40
Sunday School
60+
Youth
44yr
Ruby Jubilee
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This Sunday

Lectionary for the week.

Scripture readings from the Mar Thoma North America Diocese.

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Ruby Jubilee · 2021

Forty years
of quiet faithfulness.

From a handful of families in Teaneck in 1981 to a home for hundreds in Randolph — the Mar Thoma Church of New Jersey marked its Ruby Jubilee in 2021.

The Ruby Jubilee Story →
First Time?

Everything you
need to know.

The Holy Qurbana is an ancient liturgy — but you don't need to know a word of Malayalam or a step of the ritual to belong here.

— 01 · Arrive
What to expect

Warm welcome, free parking, greeter.

— 02 · Worship
The Liturgy

Malayalam & English booklets provided.

— 03 · Family
Children

Sunday School 11:30 AM + nursery.

— 04 · Linger
Fellowship

Coffee, tea, snacks after service.

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Partner in the
work of light.

Every gift sustains this sanctuary, strengthens ministries, and pushes the light of Christ further.

General Fund

Operations & ministries

Ruby Jubilee

44th-year building fund

Sunday School

Formation for children

Edavaka Mission

Community outreach

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We would love to
meet you.

790 State Route 10 West
Randolph, NJ 07869

Holy Qurbana 9:30 AM (English: 1st & 4th · Malayalam: 2nd & 3rd)
Sunday School 11:30 AM · Bible Study Wed 7:30 PM · Sevika Prayer Thu 10 AM

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