Suffern, 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 29 at St. Mary’s Malankara Orthodox Church located at 66 E Maple Ave, Suffern, NY 10901.
A team representing the Family and Youth Conference for the year 2023 visited the parish on January 29. The team included Shaji Varghese (Church Managing Committee member), Bijo Thomas (Diocesan Council member), Joby John (Diocesan Council member), and Saji M. Pothen (Finance Manager, FYC). Vicar Rev. Fr. Dr. Raju Varghese welcomed the FYC team to the Church and encouraged the parishioners to attend the four-day conference and get blessed.
The leaders gave the details about the speakers and events planned for 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. Mat Alexander, the Youth Minister of the Diocese of Southwest America will lead the sessions for the youth. The theme for the conference this year is “I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh” from Joel 2:28.
Philipose Philip (former Diocesan Council Member) spoke about the HTRC facility and the value it brings to the diocese. Shaji Varghese explained the importance of attending the conference. Bijo Thomas spoke about the plans to publish a Souvenir in conjunction with the conference, and the options for members to offer financial support. Mathai Chacko mentioned the Souvenir content and editorial aspects.
Several parish members offered their support with their sponsorships, by registering for the conference and by inserting compliments or ads in the souvenir. Grand Sponsors included Saji Pothen, Abraham Pothen, Philipose Philip, John Varghese, Jeemon Varghese, John Jacob, Mathai Chacko & Curry and Spices.
Other officials present on the dais included Susan Varghese (former FYC Secretary), Benny Kurian (former FYC Chief Editor), Jeemon Varghese (former FYC Treasurer). John Jacob (Sunday School Treasurer), Lizy Philip ( Morth Mariam Vanitha Samajam Auditor), Dr. Rebecca Pothen (Parish Secretary), John Varghese (Parish Treasurer), Bincy Babu (Joint Secretary), and Jeremiya James (Joint Treasurer)
The FYC team thanked the Vicar and parishioners for their generous support and prayers for the success of 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)