A team from the Family and Youth Conference planning committee of the Northeast American Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church visited SThomas Orthodox Church Unruh, Philadelphia, PA on November 17, 2024. The Conference team consisted of John Thamaravelil (Conference Treasurer), Liz Pothen (Joint Treasurer), Deepthi Mathew (Event Coordinator), Jasmine Kurian (Entertainment Coordinator), Jaicy T. John (Souvenir Chief editor), Irene George (Entertainment and Media), Joshin Abraham (Media and Finance), Kezia Abraham (Media and Entertainment), Angelina Joshua (Media and Entertainment), Rajan Padiyara (Finance and Procession), Oommen Kappil (Media Coordinator)

Oommen Kappil welcomed and introduced the Conference team to the congregation. Deepthi Mathew shared the conference location, dates, theme and speakers, emphasizing the mission and vision of the conference and encouraged participation. John Thamaravelil provided registration details, while Liz Pothen shared information about sponsorship opportunities. Jaicy John discussed the Souvenir to be published in honor of the Conference, highlighting it as a yearly reflection of our diocese. She invited parishioners to contribute through advertisements, compliments, articles, and artwork. Kezia Abraham spoke about the Entertainment night, which will take place on the second day of the Conference, and invited participation. Angelina Joshua shared her experience attending previous Family & Youth Conferences and reminisced about the friendships she created through involvement in the conference. 

Oommen Kappil announced the names of church members who made a commitment to support the conference through sponsorships, souvenir ads and registration.

On behalf of the FYC Team, John Thamaravelil thanked the team for their efforts to promote the conference and the Vicar and parishioners for their generous support and prayers. The FYC team is grateful for the tremendous support received from the church through numerous sponsorships and same-day registrations.

If you are interested in registering for or supporting the 2025 FYC Conference, please contact
Rev. Fr. Abu Peter (Conference Coordinator) at Tel: 914-806-4595