Glen Head, NY: The Registration kick-off for the Family and Youth Conference (FYC) of the Northeast American Diocese of the Malankara Church has begun on Sunday, January 22 at Saint Andrew Malankara Orthodox Mission Church located at 319 Cedar Swamp Rd, Glen Head, NY 11545.
A team representing the Family and Youth Conference for the year 2023 visited the parish on January 22. The team included Shane Oommen (Diocesan Council Member), Cheriyan Perumal (Conference Secretary), Mathew Varughese (Food Committee Chair) Hannah Jacob, Siju Jacob and Mary Varughese.
Vicar Rev. Fr. Daniel (Dennis) Mathai welcomed the FYC team to the Church. Shane Oommen, Diocesan Council Member introduced the FYC team. He also spoke about the importance of attending the conference especially for the youth and children. Shane highlighted the significance of HTRC and making use of the Diocesan resource for such ministries.
Cheriyan Perumal talked about conference registration and invited the parishioners to the Conference which is being held from July 12 to 15, 2023 at the Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center (HTRC) of the Northeast American Diocese. His Grace Dr. Abraham Mar Stephanos, the Metropolitan of the Diocese of Europe and Africa will be the key-note speaker. Rev. Fr. Matt Alexander, the Youth Minister of the Diocese of the Southwest America will lead sessions for the Young Adults. The theme for the conference this year is “I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh” from Joel 2:28.
Hannah Jacob talked about sponsorship and souvenir details as well as her experience serving on the FYC committee so far. Siju Jacob emphasized on the importance of attending the conference especially for the youngsters. All members were very supportive and said they looked forward to attending the conference. Mr. Mathew Varughese, Food Committee Chair was also present along with Mrs. Mary Varughese.
Several parishioners pledged their support for the souvenir by sponsoring ads and registering for the conference. The FYC team thanked Rev. Fr. Daniel (Dennis) Mathai, Shane Oommen (Gold Sponsor), Ron Jacob (Grand Sponsor) and the parishioners for their sincere commitment and support for the Conference.
For more information, please contact Rev. Fr. Sunny Joseph, Conference Director (Tel.: 718.608.5583) or Mr. Cheriyan Perumal, Conference Secretary (Tel.: 516.439.9087)