The Diocese of North America and Europe of the Mar Thoma Church organized an ecumenical Fellowship Dinner with the help of the Mar Thoma Parishes in the South East Region. This was held at the Radisson Hotel, Philadelphia, Northeast on the evening of Friday, January 20, 2012. There were about 290 participants including the Bishops, Clergy and Lay members of various Church denominations. This Ecumenical gathering, the third of its kind, was more appropriate and meaningful as it was held on the Week of prayer for Christian Unity.

The Diocesan Council had its first meeting for 2012 on Saturday, January 21 at the Christos Mar Thoma Church, Philadelphia. The meeting considered the Annual Accounts of 2011 and reviewed the activities of the Sub-committee and evaluated the progress of the regional committees on the various Development programmes of the Diocese.

Episcopal Visit of Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Diocesan Episcopa to Atlanta Mar Thoma Church for 2012 was held from January 14^th to 15^th. Members of the Atlanta Mar Thoma Church were blessed to have the Diocesan Bishop in the parish for two days. We sincerely thank Thirumeni for his presence in the parish. During the visit, Thirumeni participated in various programmes arranged by the parish and met the parishioners. On January 14^th Saturday evening Thirumeni participated in the Edavaka Mission Anniversary and inaugurated the 2012 Edavaka Mission programmes.

The Ebenezer Mar Thoma Church bought a place of worship, first of its kind after 25 years of their existence in New York as a worshiping community. As per the request made by the members of the Parish, the Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius visited the new place and conducted a divine service on Sunday, January 22, 2012.

St. Andrews Mar Thoma Church had the Episcopal Visit for 2012 on Sunday January 22. Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius celebrated the Holy Qurbana service with the help of the Vicar Rev. Benchemin George. Thanks giving prayers were said for those who came to celebrate their Birthdays and Wedding Anniversaries. A good number of parishioners participated in receiving the Holy Qurbana.