The Ecumenical Fellowship of Indian Churches in Philadelphia celebrated Christmas at the George Washington High School, Northeast Avenue on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 3 p. m. This was also an occasion for the fellowship to thank God for its growth and ministry for the last 25 years in the city of brotherly love.
Ecumenical Christmas Celebration, Philadelphia
On line Fellowship for Worship and Devotion
Thirusannnidhiyil is a programme organized by the Southern Region Mar Thoma Edavaka Mission for members and friends to join together for worship and devotion through teleconference. The first meeting was inaugurated by the Diocesan Secretary on Monday December 5, 2011 at 9. 00 p. m. EST. The devotional message was shared by Rev. Joseph Joheny, Vicar of St. Thomas Mar Thoma Parish New York. Rev. Thomas Mathew welcomed the gathering.
Visit to the Roman Baths
Anyone visiting England will love to visit Roman baths, place of hot springs and full of Roman history. A visitor can see the natural hot water still flowing and it remains as that is the only hot springs in the UK. It amounts to 15,624 gallons of water a day.
Visit to the Birth place of Shakespeare
Mar Theodosius along with Rev Abraham Mathew, vicar of St Thomas Mar Thoma Parish, Bristol and his family visited Shakespeare's Birthplace. This is in Henley Street in the center of Stratford -upon-Avon.
Europe Regional Clergy Meeting
A clergy – family meeting of Europe region was held at Buckfast Abbey, Devon under the leadership of our Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese mar Theodosius Episcopa from August 22 to 23, 2011. Rev. Eapen Abrahm led devotion based on 1 Chronicle 29:1-9 on the opening day. Achen initiated the discussion on the mentoring role of the Priests by comparing David's mentoring role in the life of Solomon. Rev. Abraham Mathew presented a paper on the subject ‘Relevant ministry in UK and Europe'.
