Zacharias Mar Theophilus Saffragan Metropolitan passes away

Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus Saffragan Metropolitan passed away yesterday evening due to a brain hemorrhage. He was 77. The bishop was well known in the ecumenical field and reached out to leaders and members of various other churches. He was also known to be a person who worked for the poor and needy and was one of the most senior bishops of the Marthoma Syrian Church. The funeral will be conducted tomorrow in Thiruvalla, Kerala. The principal, faculty and staff of the UTC offer their condolences.

UTC Sambandha news letter

The Christmas-New Year issue of the UTC Sambandha newsletter is out and can be viewed in the link below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzvBoUOf1E58V3d4SlpXcFQ1TUE/view?usp=sharing

The Nation of Refugees performing tomorrow

The UTC, Bangalore will be performing a play titled "The Nation of Refugees" tomorrow (Thursday, Dec 3) at 6 P.M. at the Charles Ranson Hall, UTC. Entry is free.

The play talks about the struggle for a place to live and be human and looks through the journey of a young woman and her past, present and future. It explores the various facets of human struggle, family, celebration, power, nationhood and being a refugee. The play seeks to draw our attention to the possibility of a reversal of roles and the exploration of a common space for all.

The play is directed by Mr. Jain Syriac Babu and has Rebecca, Irene, Prazwal, Rajkumar, Gandhi, Sam Ragland, Ivan, Ashley, Hanson, Ben and Jerry in various roles. The cast is ably supported by Feroze, Fawas and Malavika Rao in charge of stage, lighting, sound, choreography, sound and costume.

Christmas Carol service

 
The UTC Christmas Carol service will  be held on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at the Charles Ranson Hall at 6 PM. The UTC choir will be singing songs and will be joined by various regional fellowships of the college. The theme for this year is "Christmas: Seeking refuge in a home away from home."

The Nation of Refugees. A play

The UTC, Bangalore will be performing a play "The Nation of Refugees" based on the Christmas theme for the year "Christmas: A home away from home" on Thursday, Dec 3, 2015 at the Charles Ranson hall in the UTC. The play (Teaser available here) talks of the plight of people who have to leave their own country and are seen as foreigners and strangers in their own land.

The play explores the frailty of human beings and is an exploration of power and politics and how it affects ordinary people. During advent and leading into Christmas, this play instills hope in all and asks us to join in the struggle for hope, freedom and dignity for all.

The play is directed by Jain Syriac Babu and produced by the Communication department and worship committee of the UTC with active support from the entire college and creative support from SCMI. The cast includes students of the college.

Exposure to New Life Fellowship

Encountering and engaging whole heartedly in worshiping God and the readiness to have candidness to inter-denominational diversity was visible in the BD first year students of United Theological College, Bengaluru during their visit to New Life Fellowship Church on November 15, 2015 under the tutelage of Sr. Dr. Rani Joseph Mary Shruti, SND. Pastor Sam Skaria led the praise and worship followed by the Holy Communion. After the welcome note, the word of God was shared by Pastor Manohar based on Romans 5:1-11 reminding the congregation about the blessings that one acquire by justification. The blessings are Peace with God, Access to the father God and Hope in God. The worship service was similar to that of First Assembly of God Church, but kept its individuality. Also the students were able to discover the similarities and differences in the worship service from the view point of one’s own church tradition and also to broader one’s perspective.

Robin Raju

(BD I).

UTC Youth Carnival

The United Theological College Students Association (UTCSA) will be conducting a Youth Carnival on Saturday, November 20, 2015 at the UTC. The programme will start at 8:30 A.M.
The Theme for this year is "The New in You: Celebration of Friendship in the Cyber World." All the Christian youth of Bangalore are cordially invited to attend the event. There will be 6 competitions (Solo Singing, Group Singing, Choreography, Mad Ads, Elocution and Essay writing).

There will be mouth watering, delicious multi-cultural food stalls and exciting fun games for all who come. All the Churches and youth groups are invited to register. For registration and further details please contact: Moses +918095698804 or Zova +917259158059.