Welcome to PERTH Mar Thoma CENTRE

Come Join us this Sunday

The Mar Thoma Parish Perth is one of the Parishes of the Diocese of Malaysia – Singapore – Australia – New Zealand of The Mar Thoma Church. “We greet you in the precious and unfailing name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ .”The Perth Mar Thoma Centre (Centre) is located at 44-60 Station Street, Martin WA 6110, which is owned by the Mar Thoma Parish Perth Incorporated (Parish). The Centre is on a three and half acres of semi-rural land surrounded with canopies of large trees and is located in the outer South East suburbs of Perth.

Objectives:

The Centre shall be used by non-profit organisations including the Parish:

  • for activities including educational activities, social and cultural events and festivals, celebrations, education, training and other self-help programs for the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) community along with religious services of the Parish;
  • any other activities that promote or encourage migrants to integrate into the wider Australian community;
  • activities that encourages migrants to be loyal and patriotic to Australian values and policies; and
  • activities that promote the traditions and cultural heritage of migrant communities and social participation by multicultural community members in programs. 
  • In order to achieve the objectives, the Centre will be made available to community organisations subject to the Parish policy for the Centre approved by the Executive Committee.

Our Vision :   Our vision is ‘Lighted to Lighten’.

Our Mission :Our mission is to use the Centre as a safe and welcoming community centre for migrants. We would invest in opportunities that enrich the lives of the community including improving the current infrastructure and develop or construct facilities including a community Centre or community hub for the future.

Our Values 

  1. Respect:We treat everyone with love, dignity and strive to ensure people feel safe and valued, that they have equal voice and access and are accepted in a caring, supportive and welcoming manner. We respect our natural resources and endeavour to care for the environment.
  2. Community Spirit: We work with our community with integrity, warmth and humility, acknowledging and embracing the ideas, skills and needs of individuals, groups and the wider community and use our resources for the benefit of the community. We recognise interrelatedness and sharing of functions of the various religious groups in the plural context.
  3. Social Connection: We want more communities to use the Centre, supporting, promoting and strengthening opportunities for people to be connected to their family, neighbours, friends and the wider community.
  4. Serve one another: We want to serve the community as best as we can, using our limited resources and talents.

Activities Supported

  1. The Centre shall support community-led grassroots organizations to utilize the premises when needed, to nurture connections with others.
  2. The Centre shall be used for community activities ranging from religious programs or services approved by the Responsible Persons. They may also include cultural festivals, community meetings, teaching, workshops, mentoring, celebrations, coaching services, games, sporting festivals, community language classes, Exhibitions, Arts Festivals, community gardens and other tailored programs which serve as important indicators of belonging and connection within the community and the wider Australian community.
  3. The activities shall be those that foster unity and inclusivity, personal growth and enable the community to create a positive impact on their families, workplaces and equip and empower individuals to engage actively in the Australian community.
  4. All those communities using the premises are bound to follow all government policies and regulations regarding Children’s and vulnerable people protection, Work Health and Safety and local government requirements.
  5. The Parish Policy of No Smoking and No alcohol and No loud music shall be mandatory for all users of the Centre and shall be strictly adhered to at all times.

Church Events

Schedule

Sunday School

8:30 AM

Term 1  from 9th Feb 2025

Term 2  from 4th May 2025 to 06 July 2025

( No classes on 13th & 20th July)

Term 3 starts on – 27 – July ( memory verse competitions)

VBS 2025 (click here) – 01 to 04 OCT 2025

Church Service

27-JULY

09:45 AM Praise & Worship  & Holy Communion Service (ENGLISH)
Venue: 44 – 60 Station Street, Martin

03-AUG

10:00 AM holy Communion Service (MALAYALAM)
Venue: 44 – 60 Station Street, Martin

Schedule

Sunday School

08:30 AM

The new academic year starts on Sunday, February 4th
Venue:
 Perth Mar Thoma Centre (44 – 60 Station Street, Martin )

Church Service

10:00 AM

Holy Communion Service (Malayalam)
Parish Day
Venue: Perth Mar Thoma Centre (44 – 60 Station Street, Martin)

Lectionary

First Lesson

2Kgs 20:1-11

Second Lesson

Acts 14:8-15

Epistle

Jas 5:13-18

Gospel

John 9:1-11

Upcoming Events

Timing Venue

Christmas Carol Service

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