Showing posts with label hostel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hostel. Show all posts

Friday, 28 November 2014

Dedication of the Family Blocks of the Centenary Complex


The dedication of the Family Blocks of the Centenary Complex in the United Theological College, bangalore will be held on Saturday, December 13th, 2014, at 9:30 A.M at the site of the complex and will be followed by a public meeting and lunch in the Charles Ranson Hall.

Shri K.J. George, the honourable Home Minister of Karnataka will be the chief guest, Shri R. Roshan Baig, the honourable minister for Infrastructure Development, Information and Haj, will release the special souvenir and Shri M. K. Gunashekar, the Councillor and Opposition leader, BBMP, will honour the gathering with his presence.

Distinguished and honourable bishops and pastors from various denominations will bless the occasion. All are welcome.

The President, Members of the Executive Committee, Principal, Faculty, Staff and Students UTC

Monday, 17 March 2014

New dining hall open


The new dining hall of the UTC Centenary Mahatma Gandhi Hostel opened yesterday with prayer followed by dinner at 8 P.M. Mrs. Lydia Joshua , the principal of the Bishop Cotton Girls' school, Bangalore and Rev. Victor Joshua opened the kitchen and unveiled the tablet mentioning the help from Bishop Cotton Girls' school, Bangalore.







The dining hall has a modern kitchen and space for all hostel students to sit and dine at the same time. The kitchen will make use of technology to reduce cooking gas consumption.







The Bishop Cotton Girls' school donated money for the construction of the kitchen. The demolition of the former hostel due to the weakness in the structure had lead to the students having to use a very small place for dining. With the opening of the new dining hall, this problem is now solved.





The mess co-ordinators for this month are Mr. Andrews Christopher and Mr. Vinod Shemron. Yesterday night's dinner was for the whole community in UTC.






Mess co-ordinators for the month of March








JK

Sunday, 16 March 2014

Hostel dining hall to open today


The dining hall in the UTC Centenary Mahatma Gandhi Hostel will be open to the students and community members today evening. The dining hall will be declared open after the Sunday evening worship.

Friday, 10 January 2014

Dedication of the Mahatma Gandhi Hostel



The Mahatma Gandhi Hostel in the UTC Centenary block was dedicated to the glory of God yesterday by the president of the UTC council and moderator of the church of South India, the Most Rev. Dr. Devakadasham in the presence of the Vice Consul General of the German Consulate in Bangalore, Mr. Hans-Günter Löffler, church leaders of the church of Baden and Hessen and Lassau and EMS and different church leaders in India.

The dedication which started at 7:30 A.M. started with the cutting of the ribbon and the unveiling of the tablet containing information about the dedication service. This was followed by a worship service in which the principal of the UTC, Rev. Dr. John Samuel Raj preached.


The representatives of the German church and the EMS gave their felicitations after the worship service. Guests of the UTC, friends and donors attended the programme which lasted for one and a half hours. The worship was co-ordinated by Dr. Nalini Arles, faculty member and member of the executive of the college.


The cultural programme included a classical dance, local dance, and a song by a kitchen staff member.



Photo credits- Calvin Sushith Ambler and Abu Issac Shalom


JK

Wednesday, 8 January 2014

Dedication of the Mahatma Gandhi Hostel

The dedication of the Mahatma Gandhi Hostel in the Centenary block of the UTC will be held tomorrow at 7:30 A.M. in the new building premises. The UTC council president and the moderator of the Church of South India, the Most Rev. Dr. G. Devakadasham along with the leaders of the various churches in India and outside India and the Deputy Consul General of the German Consulate in Bangalore Mr. Hans-Günter Löffler will offer prayers for the dedication of the building. The dedication of the building will be conducted with a worhsip for the entire community and friends and guests of the UTC.   

Thursday, 25 July 2013

Gift of labour by students and staff


The gift of labour or shrama dana brought together students and staff in the UTC in the evening at 5:00 P.M. in the construction space of the UTC Centenary Mahatma Gandhi Hostel and Quarters building project. The stones which were to be moved from the construction space by the builder was taken by the UTC community and kept aside to be placed in different parts of the campus so that it will not go waste.

The evening brought together both young and old community members and everyone lend their hand in transporting the stones. Women and men moved in tandem and worked towards the slogan "If we are together, we can move mountains."

The coming together became a time of work and fellowship. Work is worship was reflected in the energy showed by all community members.





Tuesday, 18 June 2013

UTC Souvenir


 

The United Theological College is a 103 year old Christian institution. It trains future pastors, priests and leaders of the church in India. UTC is ecumenical and is represented by various dioceses and sections of the CSI, CNI, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist,  Lutheran, Marthoma, Syrian Orthodox churches in India and by the National Council of YMCA's of India, Danmission, Evangelical Lutheran Mission (ELM), Evangelical Mission in Solidarity (EMS), Trustees of the Jaffna College Funds and United Church of Christ and Disciples of Christ, USA.


A recent & urgent crisis

The Students’ Hostel building was recently found to be in danger of collapse and has been demolished. The Student Quarters is currently being rebuilt at the estimated cost of approx. 7 Crores. The first phase of the proposed building has been completed. However, the building of the second and third phase needs huge financial support.



Why support UTC? Advertisement Registrat ion Form

India’s rapid changes make the need for UTC’s distinctive role greater than ever.


1. UTC’s motto “Not to be served, but to serve” has challenged and encouraged generations of pastors

and leaders of the church who have passed through the portals of this esteemed institution. The mission and vision of UTC to proclaim the Gospel through word and deed has continued unflinchingly for over a

century.


2. Congregations across India are in need of trained pastors/priests who can work in rural and urban

congregations and minister to people based on the gospel of Jesus Christ. A highly competent ministry

is a more urgent priority than ever. (Enrolled at UTC in 2012: Master’s Courses - 60 students; Doctoral

Students - 25; For BD - 80-90 students).


3. UTC looks for increased inclusiveness of attitude and action, as ways of engaging with other communities are constantly worked out.

Therefore, the added facility would facilitate training more number of pastors and teachers to equip the Church in its mission in India and abroad.

For this the college has decided to bring out a souvenir for the building project. The souvenir will have scholarly articles from reputed faculty members of different theological colleges, church leaders and lay people both women and men. Advertisement tariffs for the souvenir are 

Back Cover : Rs 100,000 (One Lakh)
Back Inside (Front Flap) : Rs 75,000

Back Inside : Rs 60,000

Back Inside (Back Flap) : Rs 50,000

Front Inside (Front Flap) : Rs 75,000

Front Inside : Rs 60,000

Front Inside (Back Flap) : Rs 50,000

Full page (gloss) : Rs 40,000

Full page (colour) : Rs 25,000

Half page (colour) : Rs 15,000

Full page (B&W) : Rs 10,000

Half page (B&W) : Rs 6,000

Compliments from Alumni (Passport Photo): Rs 3,000

Compliments (General) : Rs 2,000


The UTC alumni is requested to help and support in the publishing of the souvenir. You can help by giving advertisements of churches or institutions you are working in or by making a personal contribution as an alumni. Friends of the college and those associated with the college in anyway can also take this opportunity of helping the college and making your institution known to a wide audience all over the world.

You can register your interest with us by writing to 

The Convener

Souvenir Committee

The United Theological College

63, Miller’s Road, Benson Town, Bangalore-560 046
E-mail: utcsouvenir@gmail.com

You can send your contributions to the college in this format
I/We herewith enclose Cheque/DD No __________________

Drawn in favour of The United Theological College, Bangalore.

Name of the Bank_________________________________

for Rs _______________ (In Words)__________________



The Souvenir would reach a wide demographic base including college students (18-25), graduate students (25-40), alumni (30-85) and partner churches and institutions in India and across the wider ecumenical world. In addition, partner institutions will also receive copies of the Souvenir. The opportunity to introduce your services to a vast audience is certainly appealing and we ask you to consider advertising with us.



Wednesday, 12 June 2013

Help towards UTC Centenary Mahatma Gandhi Hostel and Quarters


Proposed plan of the building project in UTC
The UTC Centenary Mahatma Gandhi Hostel and Quarters is a project of the college which was conceived for the centenary of the college in 2010. The demolition of the old Mahatma Gandhi hostel last year due to the weakness in the structure build decades ago has made this very urgent and important for UTC to function properly. The project will cost atleast 7 crore rupees (this is because of the rising cost of material and any delay in construction). The work is progressing but the college is in urgent need of funds. The principal, faculty, staff and students make an appeal to alumni, well wishers, friends, former staff, churches and all those who have been associated with UTC in anyway to remember the college in your prayers and contribute generously towards the hostel building fund.

Strength tests done in the old building suggested that the old building had to be demolished immediately

The present construction has also lead to less accomodation being on offer for students and it has affected the in take of students and the facilities on offer to them. The ecumenical nature of the college has always been a place for candidates from different denominations to come together and study together. The churches have benefited from the candidates trained and equipped from UTC. This plea goes out to all as a means to participate in the continuing mission of UTC and the churches that it serves.

An artist's impression of the building

All room and hall sponsorships will be mentioned at the entrance of the room/hall and all contributions above Rs 50,000 will be mentioned in the building itself at an appropriate and visible place. The break up for the rooms and other areas are


Sl no.
Description
Approximate cost of one unit
Total cost
1.
Single rooms (290 sft, 24 units)
Rs 3,50,000/-
Rs 84,00,000/-
2.
Studio apartments (460 sft, 18 units)
Rs 9,00,000/-
Rs 162,00,000/-
3.
MTh Family quarters (840 sft, 6 units)
Rs 15,00,000/-
Rs 90,00,000/-
4.
Dining hall, toilet, wash area (2600 sft)
Rs 65,00,000/-
Rs 65,00,000/-
5.
Kitchen (930 sft)
Rs 25,00,000/-
Rs 25,00,000/-
6.
Outdoor dining (560 sft)
Rs 8,00,000/-
Rs 8,00,000/-
7.
Toilet block in hostel (180 sft, 3)
Rs 6,00,000/-
Rs 18,00,000/-
8.
Kitchenette+ dry wash in hostel (180 sft, 3)
Rs 4,00,000/-
Rs 12,00,000/-
9.
Staircases- 4 nos.
Rs 15,00,000/-
Rs 60,00,000/-

Lobbies+ corridors
Entrance area+ porch
Total

Rs 30,00,000/-
Rs 10,00,000/-
Rs 569,00,000
10.
Wardrobes+ kitchen cabinets
Rs 25,00,000/-
Rs 25,00,000/-
11.
Lifts (2)
Rs 25,00,000/-
Rs 25,00,000/-



You can send your contributions by cheque/draft to the United Theological College, 63 Miller's Road, Benson Town, Bangalore- 560046 in the name of the "United Theological College, Bangalore" or credit your amount to the Canara bank account numbers below.

Local account number, Canara Bank (contributions from within India only)- 0429101003275.

Foreign contribution account number, Canara Bank (contributions from outside India only)- 0429101006260.

IFSC bank code- CNRB0000429.

(Please inform us by phone at  +91-080-23332844 (Principal) and 23333438, 23330502 (General), 91-80-23330015 (fax) or email us at  utcprincipal@rediffmail.com or unitedtcprincipal@gmail.com if you want to know more, want to contribute or have credited money to the accounts mentioned.)

Thursday, 27 September 2012

Turning the sod ceremony of the Mahatma Gandhi Centenary hostel and quarters

Most Rev. G. Devakadasham, President of the UTC Society, unveiling the foundation stone

 The turning of the sod ceremeony of the UTC Centenary Mahatma Gandhi Hostel and Quarters was held on Wednesday, September 26, 2012. The president of the UTC society Most Rev. G. Devakadasham, Moderator of the Church of South India presided over the ceremony.

The function started with chapel service at 7:30 A.M. in which the president preached about the need for the building project and the importance for the strong future of the UTC. The chapel service was followed by the turning of the sod ceremony in which the bishop president, executive members of the UTC council, faculty, students, staff, well wishers of the college and guests were present.

Student representatives

The worship and turning of the sod ceremony was followed by a community breakfast. The building project is expected to be completed within one and a half years.

Foundation stone
Community breakfast