Clergy Family Conference 2011

National Clergy Family Conference, North America
The National Clergy Family conference of Achens in North America was held at the Trinity Mar
Thoma Church, Edmonton, Canada on 3rd and 4th July 2011. Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar
Theodosius, the Diocesan Episcopa; Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Barnabas Episcopa, and all Achens and
family from North America attended the Conference. The theme of the Conference “Relevant
ministry in the Digital World” was introduced by the Diocesan Episcopa.

Thirumeni examined the influence of digital media on our children, market culture pressure on
media, and the impact on younger generation. He also proposed a new paradigm based on Jesus
Christ and his ministry. Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Barnabas, Rev. Zachariah John (Houston), Rev. Dr.
P. L. John Panicker (Toronto), Rev. K. E. Geevarghese (New York), Rev. Benu John (Baltimore)
and Rev. Mathew Varghese (New York) presented papers and led discussions.
Achens of various centers and Baskiamos led worship services. Rev. V. T. John, Rev. Varghese
K. Abraham and Mrs. Rachel Oommen gave devotional messages.

Rev. Varghese Mathai led intercessory prayer. Mrs. & Rev. M.S. Daniel, NJ; organized a talent
evening. Achens and family members actively participated in the talent time. There was also a
time for sharing parish and Diocesan concerns. The conference was jointly hosted by the Trinity Mar Thoma Church, Edmonton and Seattle Mar
Thoma Church. Rev. Regi John & family and parishioners of Edmonton Trinity MT Church
made all arrangements for the conference and extended hospitality for the delegates.

Rev. K. E. Geevarghese expressed vote of thanks to the Tirumenis, leaders, delegates and host
parishes. The conference was a great time of fellowship, study and reflections.
Rev. K. E. Geevarghese
Diocesan Secretary