Initiative Taken By YMCA Cuttack to form a New YMCA in Khordha

YMCA Cuttack, is the second oldest YMCA in the Eastern India Region of YMCAs. Understanding the responsibility towards strengthening the YMCA movement in its region, the Board of YMCA Cuttack took an initiative to motivate and inspire the Christian youth members of Baptist Church, Khordha, to form a new YMCA at Khordha.

On 6th September, 2024, Mr. Sujit Pani and Mr. Sanjay Kumar Mohanty, Board Members of YMCA Cuttack and Er. Alok Kumar Sahu, Secretary of YMCA Cuttack along with Mr. Jaydip Sarker, Regional Secretary of the Eastern India Region of YMCAs attended a meeting arranged by Mr. Rajendra Kumar Acharya, the Secretary of Baptist Church, Khordha. The meeting started with a word of prayer at 7:00 PM in the community hall of Baptist Church, Khordha. Around 40 youths and elders of Baptist Church, Khordha attended the meeting. The attendees were briefed about the history, structure, vision and mission of the YMCA. They were also briefed about the programs and activities of YMCA Cuttack through which they can project the values of Christian principles beyond the Christian community. The adhoc committee was formed after which the meeting was concluded with a word of prayer and benediction followed by fellowship dinner.

By Er. Alok Kumar Sahu, Secretary, In-charge O/o General Secretary, YMCA Cuttack

The 74th Y’s Men International Convention was held in Chiang Mai, Thailand

The 74th Y’s Men International Convention was held in Chiang Mai, Thailand

GS Nam Boo-Won received YMI ToF grant for YMCA Global Peace and Ecology Center

The 74th Y’s Men International Convention and Festival was held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, with more than 500 Y’s Men leaders, members, Y’s Menettes, and young people from around the World participating. The Convention, held after a gap of six years due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused the cancellation of two previously planned conventions, was hosted by both the Y’s Men’s Club of Chiang Mai and the YMCA of Chiang Mai.

The Convention program included opening celebration, keynote address, IPIP night, ISG report, YMI Festival, YMI Heritage Walk and market, Peace Concert, Area Meetings, IP night, closing ceremony, etc. On the third day of the convention, there was YMI/YMCA Partnership event in support of YMCA Global Peace and Ecology Center through ToF (Time of Fast) grant by YMI.  GS Nam Boo-Won from APAY received a check of CHF 15,000 for the provision of equipment for the APAY Jeju office – a first stage of establishing YMCA Global Peace and Ecology Center in Jeju Island, South Korea.

At the ToF grant and partnership ceremony, GS Nam addressed his Words of Gratitude for the supportive partnership rendered by YMI, expressing deep thanks for the continuous contribution from YMI to APAY programs.   He also emphasized, “Both Y’s Men and YMCA have similar, if not the same, missions and legacies from their very inceptions as their history strongly tells. Those are derived from the Teachings of Jesus Christ – LOVE YOUR NEIGHBORS, near and far, AS YOURSELF AS GOD LOVED YOU.  The constant challenge in front of us is HOW to translate this great cause into our collective movement – both spiritual and social - towards a better world – a world where justice and love prevail so that sustainable peace is ensured in our communities as well as in the whole world, including a lasting peace with the whole creation and the planet earth”.

During the convention, GS Nam made a visit to Saohin YMCA to have a zoom meeting with a new leadership of Luang Prabang YMCA alongside Ms. Patcharin Aviphan, Director and Ms. Pare Sukdee, Director of Sangkampang branch, who have mentored and assisted relevant program development in LPB YMCA recently. The meeting was very encouraging as the report from Mr. Somphong Khammalavong, new Chair of the local organizing committee, showed several meaningful developments in LPB over the recent months. GS Nam encouraged the new leadership to continue their work for the benefit of their communities and young people in particular.

Series of Activities Organized by the YMCA Cuttack

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Inter School Literary Competition, 2024

YMCA Cuttack organizes Inter School Literary Competition (ISLC) throughout the month of August every year. This year also, YMCA Cuttack has organized the Inter School Literary Competition, 2024, throughout the month of August. The Inter School Literary Competition is a historical event of YMCA, Cuttack, which has been conducted for more than 70 years & one of a kind in Silver City. ISLC sets up a platform to inspire school students to develop a competitive mind that improves their vocabulary and inspires them to learn and test their ability through 54 types of literary competitions amongst the participants from around 140 schools in Cuttack City. ISLC sets up a platform that encourages students of various schools and their parents to build harmony among themselves.

Independence Day

The 78th Independence Day was observed by YMCA Cuttack, with patriotic fervor and immense enthusiasm on, 15th August, 2024 (Thursday) at 08:00 AM. The event commenced with a word of prayer offered by Mr. Bichitrananda Pradhan, Board Member, YMCA Cuttack, followed by unfurling the National Flag and singing the National Anthem. Each moment of the patriotic fervor was relished by the august gathering as Dr. Raj Bolobha Mohanty, President, YMCA Cuttack, motivated the gathering with his inspirational words. Tea and snacks was served during dispersal.

One day Retreat

The Youth Prayer Fellowship of YMCA Cuttack was started in the year 2010. On the 14th Anniversary of the YMCA Youth Prayer Fellowship of YMCA Cuttack a One Day Retreat was organized on 15th August, 2024 from 10:00 AM onwards. Around 200 members participated in the retreat programme.

Rev. Raghab Digal was the Master of Ceremony. The programme started with a word of prayer offered by Rev. Samar Ranjan Pradhan, followed by Praise and worship by the YMCA Choir Group. Dr. Raj Bolobha Mohanty, President of YMCA Cuttack, welcomed the august gathering. The retreat was conducted in two sessions: the first session was led by Dr. Satya Sadhan Mandal, and the second session was led by Rev. Dr. Prachi Ranjan Das. Tea and biscuits were served during tea break between the sessions.

Mr. Lal Mohan Roul, one of the founder member of the YMCA Youth Prayer Fellowship and youths representing Parbatia CE and Dharmapur CE presented special numbers.

The retreat was concluded with a word of prayer offered by Rev. Amal Das and benediction offered by Rev. Raghab Digal followed by fellowship lunch.

Participation of YMCA Cuttack in the Cuttack Badminton Premier League

YMCA Cuttack being a pioneer in badminton at Cuttack, became the only organization to become one of the owners to part take in the auction by the name of “YMCA CHALLENGERS” in the maiden Cuttack Badminton Premier League. Players owned by YMCA Cuttack were provided with all kinds of facilities including special training sessions by Mr. Pramod Rana, Coach, Gopichand Academy, Hyderabad. The Premier League was held at the Biju Pattnaik Indoor Stadium, Gopalpur, Cuttack on 17th and 18th August, 2024. In the Premier League, 78 players were owned by different owners forming 6 teams. Although YMCA Challengers did not reach the Finals but the players of YMCA Challengers gave the best of their efforts while portraying good sportsman spirit and discipline all throughout the Premier League.

Er. Alok Kumar Sahu

Secretary,

In-charge O/o General Secretary

YMCA Cuttack