YMCA Cuttack Christmas Celebrations with the Community

YMCA Cuttack Christmas Celebrations with the Community

The YMCA Cuttack celebrated Christmas with a Carol Service and Cultural Programme on 6 December 2025. The programme commenced with a word of prayer led by Rev. Samar Ranjan Pradhan, followed by praise and worship presented by the YMCA Cuttack Choir Group. Dr. Raj Bolobha Mohanty, President of YMCA Cuttack, delivered the welcome address, after which Rev. Songram Keshari Singh, Pastor of Church of Christ (Union Church), Bhubaneswar, shared the Christmas message. The service concluded with a vote of thanks offered by Er. Alok Kumar Sahu, Secretary In-Charge, and a prayer by Rev. Amal Das. Benediction was pronounced by Rev. Dr. Nihar Kumar Bordhan, Pastor of Cuttack Oriya Baptist Church.

The Carol Service was conducted by Mr. Chandan Kumar Das, while the Cultural Programme was coordinated by Ms. Kalika Sahu. The cultural segment featured group dances performed by Parbatia CE boys and girls and J.J. Home boys. A drama was staged by a team of artists under the direction of Mr. Binoy Bhusan Dey, scripted by Late Hirak Pramanik, and dramatized by Mr. Tapan Kumar Mohanty. The programme concluded with prayers and blessings offered by Rev. Samuel Swain and Rev. Dr. Nihar Kumar Bordhan.

Snacks, Christmas cake, and coffee were served to approximately 800 dignitaries and guests. Gifts were distributed, and the celebration conveyed the joy and significance of Christ’s birth, reaching people of diverse faith backgrounds and fostering unity through the message of Christmas.

Blanket Distribution

On 17 December 2025, YMCA Cuttack, in association with YMCA Tankibelary, organized a Blanket Distribution Programme at YMCA Tankibelary. YMCA Cuttack contributed 50 blankets to support the distribution of 100 blankets among physically challenged persons, destitute individuals, and widows. The programme was held in loving memory of Late Nityananda Naik, Former Assistant Secretary of YMCA Cuttack.

This initiative provided warmth and protection to the underprivileged during the winter season. It was a meaningful act of service that reflected the true spirit of Christmas while also strengthening the YMCA movement.

Er. Alok Kumar Sahu
General Secretary,
YMCA Cuttack