Believers Eastern Church

Christmas Cheer for an Impoverished Community

December 20, 2012

Believers Church Kolkata Diocese held a pre-Christmas event for the community on 20th December 2012. The celebration took place at Abdalpur Children’s Park. Bishop Dr. Juria Bardhan gave a message titled “What is Christmas?” Cultural programs by Minor Seminary and Bridge of Hope students then entertained the guests. Afterward, two sets of needy community members

Gifts from Believers Church Kolkata Benefit Society

March 12, 2012

On 12th March 2012, Believers Church Kolkata organized a community development program in Madhyamgram on the Kolkata Diocesan Campus. Bishop Dr. Juria Bardhan addressed the participants, sharing a word of encouragement. The diocesan team extended hel

Kolkata Diocese Feeds Needy on World Food Day

October 16, 2011

A World Food Day program was organized by Believers Church Kolkata on 16th October 2011. More than 200 orphans, beggars and needy ones in the district of Kolkata were fed on this occasion. All the staff members and Minor Seminary students contribut

Kolkata Diocese Organizes Global Hand Washing Day Events

October 16, 2011

Believers Church Kolkata Diocese organized a Global Hand Washing Day program on 15th October 2011 in Madhyamgram. Women’s Fellowship members, Diocesan staff and Minor Seminary students participated in event. The program was conducted under the lead

Relief for Devastated Islands in West Bengal

August 24, 2011

After severe flooding in West Bengal, Believers Church Kolkata Diocese worked to bring relief to devastated communities. Over two lakhs of people lost their homes in the floods, and dozens were reported dead when the Hooghly and Damadar rivers overfl

Village Infamous for “Kid Bazaar” Receives Bore Well

July 28, 2011 Village Infamous for "Kid Bazaar" Receives Bore Well

On 28th July 2011, a bore well was inaugurated in Bandighi village, West Bengal. Earlier in 2011, children of this village were put on sale in the local market by their own mothers, who hoped for a better life for the children. This was reported by many leading newspapers and created an uproar throughout India.

Widows Care Inagurated in Kolkata – Hundreds Benefitted

June 24, 2011

On 23rd June 2011, International Widows Day, Believers Church Kolkata Diocese launched its Widows Care Ministry in Vidwa Para, in the islands of South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. One hundred ninety-two widows from Vidwa Para and nearby islands in three

Community Development Program Enables Jharkhand Residents to Be Self-Supporting

January 31, 2011

A community development program was held on 31st January 2011 in the East Singbhum district of Believers Church Ranchi Diocese. Seven surrounding communities benefited from the event. Needy individuals received various income-generating tools such as