PASTORS
REV. DIVAKAR S
PASTOR IN CHARGE
REV. SUSHEEL SUMITRA
PRESBYTER IN CHARGE
Those who worked for Naval Dockyard, Godrej, C.I.B.A., Bombay Telephones, etc. came to live in Vikhroli as early as the 1950’s. By 1952-53 about ten families were residing at Naval Dockyard Colony and Mr. Gideon Maben took the initiative to assemble these families every Saturday in his house for Prayer Fellowship. Rev. G. Vedamuthu and Rev. B.J. Kunder would conduct these meetings once every three months. In their absence, local lay preachers conducted the meetings. Sunday School was also started here by Mrs. Felisitas Maben. Mr. Josiah P. Ashwal and his wife Mrs. Alice Ashwal started Sunday School at their home in Vikhroli Village.
On December 21, 1965, under the dynamic leadership of Rev. G. Vedamuthu the Local Presbytery was formed in the house of Mr. Alexander C. Furtado. The very Presbytery of U.B.M. Church, Vikhroli, comprised of the following Elders: Mr. Penuel D. Kunder, Mr. J. Walter Karkada and Mr. Charles C. Amanna.
Later, When Mr. Nathaniel Salins left Bombay for hometown sometime in 1965, the U.B.M. Church Council, purchased his room. From then on, Sunday services, Sunday School prayer fellowship, choir and carol practices were held in this room. The U.B.M. Church Council purchased the Prayer Hall in Vijaya House. On April 14, 1968, Rev. J. B. Satyavrata dedicated this Prayer Hall to the glory of God. The previous room where the congregation used to meet was converted into parsonage.
For several years from its inception, the Church at Vikhroli was referred to as U.B.M. Church, Vikhroli. However, in the year 2017, which was marked as the Golden Jubilee year, the name U.B.M. Christa Aaradhana Church, Vikhroli was given. On 21st December, 2017 as a mark of commemorating the 50 Years of the Presbytery formation, the dedication stone was laid with this name. The following year on 14th April, 2018 the Golden Jubilee of the Church was celebrated.
CHURCH ADDRESS
UBM Christa Aaradhana Church, Vijaya House, Rm. No. 11, 2nd Floor, Station Road, Vikhroli (W), Mumbai – 400 083.
Rev. S. Divakar: 7506352208
UPCOMING EVENTS
14.04.24 – Mission Awakening
19.05.24 – PENTECOST SUNDAY
26.05.24 – TRINITY SUNDAY
09.06.24 – STUDENT’S SUNDAY
07.07.24 – ENVIRONMENT SUNDAY
14.07.24 – THEOLOGICAL SUNDAY
04.08.24 – MISSION SUNDAY
11.08.24 – MEN’S SUNDAY
15.08.24 – INDEPENDENCE DAY – Youth Fest
01.09.24 – MEDICAL SUNDAY
15.09.24 – REPENTANCE SUNDAY
29.09.24 – SENIOR CITIZEN’S SUNDAY
13.10.24 – HARVEST SUNDAY
20.10.24 – YOUTH SUNDAY
27.10.24 – REFORMATION SUNDAY
03.11.24 – WORLD SUNDAY SCHOOL DAY
10.11.24 – UNITY SUNDAY
17.11.24 – CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
01.12.24 – ADVENT SUNDAY
08.12.24 – BIBLE SUNDAY
24.12.24 – CHRISTMAS EVE
25.12.24 – CHRISTMAS
31.12.24 – NEW YEAR’S EVE
01.01.25 – COVENANT DAY, FAMILY SUNDAY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESBYTERY ELDERS
Mr. Ivan Soans
(Secretary)
Mr. Danis Amanna
(Treasurer)
Mrs. Rita Soans
(Elder)
Mr. Navin Karkada
(Elder)
Mr. Joel Soans
(Elder)
Mrs. Doris Salins
(Elder)
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mr. Gilbert Pangler
(Executive Member)
Mr. Desmond R Maben
(Council Member)
Mr. Zubin Soans
(Council Member)
DEPARTMENTS
The Women’s Fellowship meets every week on Wednesday’s at 7 p.m., wherein after spending time in singing praises to the Lord Almighty, time is spent in learning the Word of God and in prayer. The Women’s Fellowship members, also render their God given musical talents by joining the Church Choir, during Festivals and other special occasions. Added to this, the Women’s Fellowship Members lead in a time of Praise and Worship during Divine Worship Services, every Third Sunday of the Month.
The Youth meet every week on Sunday after the Divine Worship Service. A chart is made every month, wherein each member is allocated responsibility of conducting one part of the Fellowship, such as singing, quiz, games, testimony or Bible Study. The Youth Fellowship also lead in a time of Praise and Worship during Divine Worship Services, every first Sunday of the Month.
The Sunday School is conducted every Sunday after the Divine Worship Service. Currently there are 30 Students and 8 Teachers. They are dedicated to ensure that our young children are rooted and grounded firmly in God’s Word. The Sunday School children also lead in a time of Praise and Worship during Divine Worship Services every Second Sunday of the Month.
The Mothers Fellowship comprising of mothers whose children are attending the Sunday School. As they wait for their children to finish Sunday School it was planned to have a fellowship for these members. Hence, the Mother’s Fellowship begun in 2018. It meets every week on Sunday after the Divine Worship Service. The Mothers Fellowship also lead in a time of Praise and Worship during Divine Worship Services, every fifth Sunday of the Month.
Currently a 35 Members strong Choir renders songs on special occasions. The Carol also has a strong 40 Members Team, comprising of Violins, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Harmonica, Bongo and other percussion instruments
The Men’s Fellowship which begun in 2018, meets every week on Sunday after the Divine Worship Service. The Men’s Fellowship also lead in a time of Praise and Worship during Divine Worship Services, every fourth Sunday of the Month.
The Prayer Union has been a vital part of the Church. The Prayer Union Fellowship meet every Saturday at 7:00 p.m. There is a time of singing, sharing Testimony, Intercessory Prayer and sharing the Word of God. The Prayer Union also spear heads the Youth Paradise meet, wherein Youths from different churches are invited and a time of singing, games, activity and the Word is shared. The Intercessory Prayer fellowship spends time every month in intercessory prayer as several prayer requests are shared.
