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Welcome to Our Parish Family
From the Secretary | For visitors, prospective members, and newly arrived families
Dear friends,
Welcome to Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia. We are glad you are here. Our deepest hope is that each person and family will grow closer to Christ and find a caring community in which they are known, supported, and loved.
Whether you are new to the area, exploring our parish, or taking the next step in your faith, we invite you to worship, pray, and build friendships with us. Children, youth, young families, adults, and seniors all have a place in our parish life. You are welcome to begin connecting while you consider membership.
This packet will help you take those first steps. Please reach out to the Secretary or any member of the Executive Committee whenever you need help settling in, finding your Area Prayer Group, or connecting with a ministry.
With prayer and a warm welcome,
Shaun Joykutty
Secretary
Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia
Join Us for Worship
When and where Sunday worship
Sundays at 10:15 a.m. ET
41865 Destiny Drive
Aldie, VA 20105
1st and 3rd Sundays: Malayalam
2nd and 4th Sundays: English
5th Sundays: English Praise and Worship
Your First Two Weeks: Meet us after worship. Introduce yourself to the Vicar, Secretary, or an Executive Committee member. Tell us a little about your family and what would help you feel at home.
Find your Area Prayer Group. Share your neighborhood with the Secretary so we can connect you with your representative and nearby parish families.
Choose one way to connect. Join an age group fellowship or prayer gathering, and ask to receive parish
announcements. If you would like prayer or pastoral care, contact our Vicar.
IMTC, VA is a parish of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church. Learn more at immanuelmarthoma.org.
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Growing in Faith at Every Age
Worship, prayer, learning, and friendship for each person and family
Spiritual life grows through shared worship and the everyday encouragement of others. These gatherings offer ways to learn Scripture, pray together, and build relationships across generations.
For whom Ministry and gathering Regular schedule
Children Sunday School
Secretary: Benitta Mathew
Sunday, 9:00 a.m.
Youth Youth Fellowship (YF)
Secretary: Anya Abraham
Co-Secretary: Reuben Kurian
2nd Friday, 6:00 p.m.
Young families Young Families Fellowship (YFF)
Secretary: Praveen Mathews
1st Saturday, 4:00 p.m.
Women Sevika Sanghom
Secretary: Anita Kurian
Intercessory prayer: Tuesday, 8:30 p.m.
Cottage prayer: 3rd Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Seniors Senior Fellowship
Secretary: Abraham Samuel
Ask the Parish Secretary to connect you with
Abraham Samuel for meeting details.
Music Choir
Secretary: Reny Simon
Friday, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday after service
All ages Parish / Edavaka Mission Prayer
Secretary: John Cyrus
Wednesday, 9:00 p.m.
All ages Area Prayer Meetings 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7:00 p.m.
Ministry office bearers listed are for 2026. The Parish Secretary can help you contact them. All times are Eastern Time. Please check parish announcements or contact your ministry or area representative for the meeting location, joining details, and any schedule changes.
Prayer and Care for Your Family
Please let us know how we can pray with you. Our Vicar can help with pastoral conversations and spiritual guidance, and your Area Prayer Group can help you stay connected through the joys and challenges of daily life.
Serving Together
As you feel ready, explore opportunities to take part in music, hospitality, teaching, outreach, or care for others.
The Secretary can introduce you to a ministry leader who can help you find a place to serve that fits your gifts and
season of life.
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People Who Can Help
Your 2026 office bearers and Area Prayer Group contacts
Find Your Area Prayer Group
Our church is organized into geographic areas for prayer and friendship close to home. Share your neighborhood
with the Secretary to find your group and meet its representative.
Area Communities
1 Ashburn and Sterling
2 Chantilly, Aldie, Woodbridge, Lorton, and Berryville
3 Fairfax, Centreville, Manassas, Bristow, and Warrenton
4 Falls Church, McLean, Great Falls, Herndon, and Reston
Somy Cyrus, Areas 1 and 4: areaprayer.1_4@immanuelmarthoma.org
Simi Jinesh, Areas 2 and 3: areaprayer.2_3@immanuelmarthoma.org
Office Bearers
Role and name Contact
Vicar and President
Rev. Shiju Robert Achen
571-464-9795
vicar@immanuelmarthoma.org
Vice President
Thomas Varghese
703-593-0401
vice.president@immanuelmarthoma.org
Secretary
Shaun Joykutty
847-721-6608
secretary@immanuelmarthoma.org
Finance Trustee
Abraham Philip
202-386-8280
trustee.finance@immanuelmarthoma.org
Accounts Trustee
Legin Antony
213-344-8281
trustee.accounts@immanuelmarthoma.org
Lay Ministrant Malayalam
Biju Chungath
586-945-3142
bverghese@gmail.com
Lay Ministrant English
Binu Cheriyan
703-309-9907
binu.cheriyan@gmail.com
Office Bearers: IMTCVA_OB@googlegroups.com
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Your Executive Committee
Ministry and area representatives for 2026
For any help, contact IMTCVA_EC@googlegroups.com. You may also reach out to the Secretary or a
representative below for introductions, ministry questions, or help connecting with parish life. The office bearers on
the previous page also serve as part of the Executive Committee.
Representation Name Contact
Prayer Groups 1 and 4 Somy Cyrus 703-989-1914
somycyrus@gmail.com
Prayer Groups 2 and 3 Simi Jinesh 914-320-9284
Simimarymathews@gmail.com
Choir Daniel Jose 804-767-9578
daniel.jose.a@gmail.com
Edavaka Mission John Cyrus 703-623-5942
cyrus.john@gmail.com
Suvishesha Sevika Sanghom Anita Kurian 540-945-3200
anitakez@gmail.com
Sunday School Minesh Christian 703-209-5663
minesh_christian@yahoo.com
Young Families Praveen Mathews 516-780-5060
praveen.k.mathews@gmail.com
Youth Fellowship Christina Benu Thomas
Please contact through the Secretary:
secretary@immanuelmarthoma.org
Senior Fellowship Abraham Samuel 703-635-5524
samsmktg@aol.com
Finding the Right Person
Ministry secretaries coordinate their organizations and are listed with the gathering schedules earlier in this packet. EC representatives serve in the roles shown above. The Secretary can help you connect with either person. We Are Glad You Are Here!
You do not need to know everyone or join everything at once. Begin with worship, meet a nearby family, and choose one gathering where you can grow in faith. Please let us know how we can support you.
2026 roles follow the IMTC Election Results chart. Personal contacts are drawn from the supplied parish register updated November 2022; if a contact has changed, please reach the Parish Secretary. Parish role emails and the Vicar phone are from the parish contact directory at
immanuelmarthoma.org/contact/.