St.Thomas Orthodox Church of Charlotte

St.Thomas Orthodox Church of Charlotte Welcome to St. Thomas Malankara (Indian) Orthodox Syrian Church of Charlotte. Thomas,
the disciple of Jesus Christ. St. Fr. K.G. May God bless you!

First Three Sundays of the Month
Morning Prayer-8:30am
Holy Qurbana -9:30am

Trustee - Jemin Abraham: +1 (702) 528 0685

Secretary - Minu Rebecca Varghese: +1 (224) 401 2928 We celebrate the Holy Qurbana (Eucharist) in the tradition of Malankara (Indian) Orthodox Syrian Church which is one of the oldest churches founded in A.D. 52 by St. Thomas came to South India preaching the Gospel and ordaine

d priests and established worship places. Thomas was martyred at Mylapur in Madras in A.D. 72. The Malankara (Indian) Orthodox Syrian Church is one of the five (5) Oriental Orthodox Churches.Rev. Philipose has been guiding our congregation and under his pastoral care and leadership we
conduct regular Holy Qurbana and fulfill the spiritual needs of the parishioners since April 2013. Please explore the links of our web site to learn more about this congregation and the rich spiritual traditions of the Malankara (Indian) Orthodox Syrian Church. Your inputs are welcome to update this
web site to be more meaningful and spiritually focused.

🎉 Congratulations, Mariam Varghese 🎉We are so proud to share that Mariam placed 4th in the Juniors category of the DSWA ...
09/14/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Mariam Varghese 🎉

We are so proud to share that Mariam placed 4th in the Juniors category of the DSWA MMVS Essay Competition 2026, representing St. Thomas Malankara Orthodox Church, Charlotte! 📝✨

Competing against participants from across the Diocese, Mariam was the only participant from the Atlanta Region churches to win in the English category—a wonderful achievement that reflects her hard work and dedication.

Well done, Mariam! Our whole parish family is cheering for you👏

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Our little ones took the stage and showed off everything they learned this week — action songs, memory verses, skits, an...
09/14/2026

Our little ones took the stage and showed off everything they learned this week — action songs, memory verses, skits, and dances. All the practice paid off! Watching them perform with that much confidence (and that much joy) made the whole week worth it. 👏

So proud of every single one of you, kids. And thank you to our teachers and volunteers for all the prep behind the scenes! ❤️

🎉 OVBS Awards Day! 🎉Our little ones had the best week — learning Bible stories, memory verses, action songs, and prayers...
09/14/2026

🎉 OVBS Awards Day! 🎉
Our little ones had the best week — learning Bible stories, memory verses, action songs, and prayers, plus crafts, games, and a whole lot of snacks. Watching them recite verses they learned just days ago was something else! 🙌

Thank you to our wonderful teachers, volunteers, and parents who made this week happen. Until next year! ❤️

09/01/2026

🍂 Church Picnic — You're Invited! 🍂

After fantastic times with our kids at OVBS and a joyful Onam celebration, it's time to gather once more — this time for our Church Picnic!

"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" — Psalm 133:1

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM
📍 Latta Nature Preserve, Large Shelter #3
6211 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078

Bring the family, a dish to share, and a lawn chair. Comment below if you're coming! 🙏

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09/01/2026

Behind every banana leaf was a team of amazing Cooks — here's a look at the hands and hearts behind our Onam Sadhya!

What a blessed weekend for our parish family! 🌼Fresh off a wonderful OVBS yesterday, we came together again today to cel...
08/31/2026

What a blessed weekend for our parish family! 🌼

Fresh off a wonderful OVBS yesterday, we came together again today to celebrate Onam. More than 80 of us joined for Holy Mass this morning, and then the real feast began — a full Onam Sadhya served on banana leaf, every dish lovingly made at home by our own members. Rice with parippu and ghee, sambar, avial, olan, thoran, kaalan, erissery, pulissery, kichadi, pachadi, inji curry, mango pickle, pappadam, sharkara varatti, banana chips, and of course three kinds of payasam —Ada pradaman, palada and parippu — to finish. Nothing was missing!

The afternoon was filled with games, laughter, and even a few songs (some of us braver than others 🎤). Seeing our kids, parents, and grandparents all celebrating together is what makes this community so special.

"How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity!" — Psalm 133:1

A huge thank you to everyone who cooked, organized, decorated, and showed up. Onam is about abundance, unity, and gratitude — and today God gave us all three in full.

Happy Onam to all! Onam Ashamsakal! 🙏🌸

🌟 OVBS 2026 – A Day Full of Blessings 🌟St. Thomas Malankara Orthodox Church, Charlotte"Be sober-minded; be watchful." — ...
08/29/2026

🌟 OVBS 2026 – A Day Full of Blessings 🌟
St. Thomas Malankara Orthodox Church, Charlotte

"Be sober-minded; be watchful." — 1 Peter 5:8

What a joy-filled day it was! Today our children gathered with open hearts and eager minds, and from the opening prayer to the final song, God's presence was felt in every moment. Through worship, Bible lessons, music, crafts, and games, our little ones learned what it means to keep their eyes on Christ — to be mindful of Him and to stay rooted in His blessing. 🙏📖

And our celebration didn't stop there! We were also blessed to celebrate Olivia's birthday together as one church family. 🎂🎉 Seeing everyone come together to sing, pray, and rejoice with her was a beautiful picture of what our parish is all about — love, community, and gratitude for every gift God has given us. May the Lord bless you abundantly, Olivia, with many more joyful years!

A heartfelt thank you to our teachers, volunteers, parents, and everyone who gave their time and love to make this day possible. "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." — Proverbs 22:6

We pray that the seeds planted today take root and bear fruit for a lifetime. Until next year — be mindful, stay blessed! 💙

💙 A Shower of Blessings! 💕Today our Church family gathered to celebrate Jasmin and Ninan as they prepare to welcome thei...
08/03/2026

💙 A Shower of Blessings! 💕

Today our Church family gathered to celebrate Jasmin and Ninan as they prepare to welcome their little one later this year!

It was a joy-filled afternoon of laughter, prayers, good food, and plenty of advice for the parents-to-be!

Ninan, our former Church Secretary, kept our minutes and schedules in order for years — but he and Jasmin are about to report to a boss who sets the agenda at 3 AM and accepts no motions from the floor 😄

Jasmin and Ninan, may God bless you both with health, strength, and abundant grace in this beautiful season. May your home be filled with laughter, and may your little one grow up surrounded by love — and by a Church family that's already counting the days.

"Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward." — Psalm 127:3

Congratulations! 🎉

🌟 OVBS 2026 🌟St. Thomas Malankara Orthodox Church, Charlotte"Be sober-minded; be watchful." — 1 Peter 5:8St. Peter's wor...
07/31/2026

🌟 OVBS 2026 🌟
St. Thomas Malankara Orthodox Church, Charlotte

"Be sober-minded; be watchful." — 1 Peter 5:8

St. Peter's words are a loving reminder that a watchful heart is a blessed heart. In a world full of noise and distraction, our children are learning to keep their eyes on Christ — to be mindful of God's presence in every moment, and to stay rooted in His blessing.

We joyfully invite all our children to a day of learning, worship, music, crafts, games, and fellowship as we grow together in the Word of God! 🙏📖

📅 Saturday, August 29 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM EST
📍 610 E Gold St, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Registration is now open!
🔗 https://forms.gle/YsH4psKDfi739umz5

For any questions, please contact Mr. Binju Alexander
📞 +1 (704) 819-1882
📧 [email protected]

Let us send our children with prayer, that it may plant seeds of faith that bear fruit for a lifetime. Please share with family and friends in our parish community! 💙

✝️ A BLESSED AND JOYOUS ANNOUNCEMENT ✝️"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" — Psalm 118:26With hearts full...
07/08/2026

✝️ A BLESSED AND JOYOUS ANNOUNCEMENT ✝️

"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" — Psalm 118:26

With hearts full of gratitude and joy, St. Thomas Malankara Orthodox Church of Charlotte, NC is immensely blessed and honored to welcome His Grace Dr. Gabriel Mar Gregorios Metropolitan to our parish this Sunday, July 12!

It is a rare and precious blessing for our church family to receive Thirumeni in our midst. His Grace's visit is a moment of great spiritual significance for our parish, and we humbly invite each and every one of you to come with your families and loved ones to receive Thirumeni's presence, prayers, and apostolic blessings.

"He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me." — Matthew 10:40

🕊️ SERVICE DETAILS 🕊️
📅 Sunday, July 12, 2026
⏰ Morning Prayer begins at 8:45 AM
📍 St. Thomas Malankara Orthodox Church
610 E Gold St, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Let us come together as one church family to make this day truly memorable. All are welcome — bring your friends and neighbors to share in this blessing! 🙏

We eagerly await this holy occasion and Thirumeni's blessings upon our parish and all our families.

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610 E Gold Street Kings Mountain
Charlotte, NC
28086

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