New Church Building at Kochpara

Newly constructed St. Thomas Church at Kochpara was inaugurated on 28th January, 2009. Rev. S.Sinha was present as the representative of the Bishop and our Chief Guest Rev. P.Silvaraj, who financially helped to build this church was present in this inaugural function. Our four guest priests from England were also present in the function. Rev. Santosh Mardi from Kaliaganj Pastorate, Fr. Yunus Lakra from local Catholic Church, representatives from NELC Church and members of eight congregations under the Kochpara Pastorate were also in attend ance.

In the beginning, all the guests were welcomed warmly through traditional Santal Culture. After that the Chief Guest Rev. P.Silvaraj cut the ribon and inaugurated the Church. The inaugural worship was conducted by Rev. S.Sinha whom was assisted by Rev. R.C.Kisku and Rev. Santosh Mardi. The Gospel was read by Rev. Camillia Veiech and Sermon was given by Rev. Steve Bennett. A short report of the Church of England was presented by Mrs. Elizabeth Bennett. Lastly, the Church was dedicated for the worship of our Lord Jesus Christ by Rev.Canon David Truby.

Before this, Rev. R.C.Kisku welcomed all the guests and participants through his welcome address and Miss Roma Pradhan introduced the guests. After the function, all the guests and participants took lunch arranged by Kochpara Pastorate. In this way the inaugural function came to an end with joy.