Carmel Mar Thoma Church, Liverpool

Choir

“Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.”

Ephesians 5:19

RoleSupports Holy Qurbana
TraditionEastern Liturgy
Registered withDSMC, Mar Thoma Church
IncludesChamber orchestra

About

Marthomites are renowned for their melodious choirs, and ours is no different — we are blessed with a talented and dedicated group of choristers. Week after week, our choir faithfully leads the hymns, chants and responses at every Sunday service, and their devotion shines especially at feast days, special services and our annual Carol Service. Alongside work and family life, our members give their time generously to practise and serve, and we thank God for their commitment. Let us continue to uphold the Choir in our prayers and support them as they grow in this ministry.

The Choir is one of the essential parts of worship. The rich liturgy, with theologically and biblically sound prayers, hymns and chants, is a unique feature of Eastern worship, and the Church Choir plays a vital role in bringing it to life.

The purpose of the Choir is to support the Holy Qurbana and share the gospel of Jesus Christ through song. The songs help believers in their walk with Christ, lead the congregation in worship, and provide an avenue through which individuals may share their gift and be an integral part of worship.

Highlights of 2025–26

Apr 2025
Passion Recital – A reflection on the suffering, sacrifice and love of Christ through scripture, song and prayer. A food sale beforehand raised funds for the choir’s ministry.
Every Sunday
Sunday worship – The choir leads the hymns and chants at every Sunday service and at special services, supported by our chamber orchestra of young musicians.
Dec 2025
Christmas Carol Service “Nuhoro” – The choir led our Carol Service at Cardinal Heenan Hall, Liverpool.
Palm Sunday
Ecumenical worship – Our choir led the singing at the local joint Palm Sunday service with Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, St Stephen’s Anglican Church and Belle Vale Methodist Church.
Charity
Musical instruments for MCRD – Continuing our tradition of giving instruments to Mar Thoma Church institutions in India, this year the choir donated instruments to the special children of MCRD, Thelliyoor, Pathanamthitta.

 

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