MEGHALAYA:
The Ri Bhoi Presbyterian Synod will mark its 25th anniversary with a Silver Jubilee Celebration during its Annual Conference. The event, which is being hosted by the Reception Committee of the Ri Bhoi Shatei Presbytery, will be held from March 15 to March 19, 2023.
Speaking to The Meghalayan, Rev. CS Kleiñ, Church Minister of the Ri Bhoi Presbyterian Synod and also the Pastor in charge of the Host Church Nongpoh Presbyterian under the Ri Bhoi Shatei Presbytery, said, “Believers of all faiths are invited to attend the Synod’s Silver Jubilee Celebration. The event will take place at two different locations: the Nongpoh Presbyterian Church from March 15 to 18, and the NSCA Playground Pahamsyiem on March 19.”
Pastor Kleiñ also provided information about parking arrangements for attendees.
Those coming from Umroi, Umsning, and Mawhati areas will be directed to park their vehicles at the Ri Bhoi College Campus and Service Road.
Meanwhile, people from Umden, Umsawnongbri, and Marngar will be directed to park their vehicles on the Service Road, the field at Dr. DD Lapang’s Property, and the Ïewmawlong playground.
Those coming from Nongkhrah will be directed to park at St. Paul’s Hr. Sec. School Campus and those coming from Byrnihat and Umling will be directed to park on both sides of the service road starting from Nongpoh Gate and inside the Nomiwell Memorial School, Sajer.
The Reception Committee of the Presbytery has also requested vendors to set up their stalls 500 meters away from the place of worship.
The reception to welcome the office bearers of the Synod, the delegates, the church elders, women fellowship, and youth participants will be held at the campus of the Ri Bhoi Presbyterian Synod Hr. Sec. School Nongpoh.