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General
Secretary's Message:
 Dear Readers,
Greetings
to you from the Synod of the Church
of
North India.
Praise God! Our God Almighty is the one who holds our future and knew exactly well what was needed for us, for our country India and the people of the world's biggest democracy, India, have spoken through ballots. The five-phase election that stretched for nearly a month to
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CNI
Mission Statement
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"The Church of North India as a
United and Uniting together is committed to announce the Good News of the
reign of God inaugurated through death and resurrection of Jesus Christ in
proclamation and to demonstrate in actions to restore the integrity of God's
creation through continuous struggle against the demonic powers by breaking
down the barriers of caste, class, gender, economic inequality and
exploitation of the nature."
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Trafficking in Women: Role of the Church The Church of North India has been seriously engaged in the anti-trafficking crusade since many of its dioceses are in its sting. Its mission to prevent, protect and rehabilitate the victims requires that organized fellowship like Diocesan Women’s Fellowship for Christian Services is
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SWAVLAMBAN MAKING WOMEN SELF RELIANT  “It is a landmark in the history of St Thomas School, Mandir Marg, New Delhi, as through Swavlamban an outreach programme, we are not only making the women self reliant, we are building a community., .more
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Alumni Association Inauguration In December 2008 Bishop’s College completed 188 years of its existence. The alumni of the college have served the Church in India and abroad in various capacities and at various levels. Today many Bishops, Presbyters,
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Bishop’s College Chapel Rededicated
 On the 28th of April 2009, after six months of extensive repairs and renovation, the 109 year old St. Thomas’ chapel of Bishop’s College was rededicated by the Most Rev. Purely Lyngdoh,
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TAIZE BROTHERS SPEND TIME WITH JABALPUR DIOCESAN YOUTH
 Br. Jean Patrick and Br. Andre of Taize Community, France recently visited the Diocese of Jabalpur, Church of North India. Earlier in the year 2007, Mr. Neelesh B. Sonawane and
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CLAUDIA PROCULA NARZARY SELECTED FOR CCA-EGY INDIGENOUS WOMEN’S INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME Claudia Procula Narzary, a Bodo women belonging to St. John’s Church, Assam, under the Diocese of Eastern Himalaya, Church of North India has been selected to undergo nine months Young Indigenous/Dalit Women’s Internship Programme in Thailand, organized by the Christian Conference of Asia – Ecumenical Formation, Gender Justice and Youth Empowerment department..
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News
from Far and Near
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WORLD CHURCHES TO MARK 100 YEARS OF LANDMARK MISSION EVENT
As the centennial of a landmark mission event approaches in 2010, a global study process is mobilizing churches, theological institutions and mission bodies around the world.
The World Mission Conference that took place in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1910 brought together some 1,200 representatives mainly linked to the Western missionary movement. In addition to its focus on evangelism, the historic gathering emphasized cooperation and unity.
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'Battle won, war not ended' says Sri Lanka Bishop urging equality
Sri Lankan church leaders say the end of the country's 26-year civil war announced by the government is a signal to address grievances and to ensure citizens from all ethnic and religious groups can feel proud of their nation.
The island nation's President Mahinda Rajapaksa on 19 May declared the end of the bloody and protracted civil war, in which fighters seeking autonomy for the country's minority Tamil population introduced to the world the concept of suicide bombers with explosives strapped to their bodies.
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'Angels and Demons' tops takings on science and religion theme
Angels and Demons" - the sequel to the 2006 blockbuster movie "The Da Vinci Code" - opened in 96 countries over the weekend and claimed top spot in North America with US$48-million in ticket sales and US$104-million in other ticket sales worldwide.
Both films are based on books by Dan Brown. "The Da Vinci Code" earned more than US$753 million worldwide, but raised the ire of many Christians who accused the movie of slandering the Church.
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Story
for History
A DREAM COME TRUE
It has been exactly nine months since I left home in Kalimpong and all my loved ones to pursue my dream. I always dreamt to be a Counselor and a Psychologist. People often say that dreams are a figment of our imagination, I do agree with this, however my dream turned into reality. A reality that came true due to Gods loving grace and because of the support provided to me by my Church, Church of North India, through the benign help of The Rev. Dr. Enos Das Pradhan, General Secretary and the Council for World Mission. Indeed to study abroad on a scholarship, pursuing a course I always wanted to do with no worries about finances is a dream come true.
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