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Student Christian Fellowship Union Annual Unit Camp 2024-2025
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The annual unit camp of the Student Christian Fellowship Union, Union Christian College, Aluva, was held at Aeli Hills, Aluva, from January 31, 2025, to February 2, 2025. The camp revolved around the theme “From Pause to Play: Moving from Inaction to Initiative.” A total of 24 students participated, accompanied by Dr. Jenish Paul and Dr. Neetumol Varghese (Staff In-charge).
Day 1
The camp commenced on Friday at 6:30 PM with a formal inauguration by Dr. K.P. Ouseph IFS, Manager of Union Christian College, Aluva. The session was presided over by Unit President Mr. Aaron George Jacob, with College Principal Dr. (Prof.) Mini Alice and Dr. Manju M. George addressing the gathering. Following the inauguration, the theme presentation was conducted by Aaron George Jacob, which was followed by a singing session and an ice-breaking activity.
Day 2
The second day began with participants being divided into five groups for a group activity. Each group was assigned a specific location to visit, with the objective of interacting with strangers, understanding their lives, and gaining insights into the local culture. The assigned locations included:
- Aluva KSRTC – Government Hospital
- Aluva Railway Station – Aluva Manappuram
- Aluva Blind School
- Perumbavoor Town
- Aluva Metro – Market
After returning to the campsite, the first session was led by Rev. Fr. John K. Jacob, Vicar of Mar Gregorios Orthodox Syrian Church, Eloor, and Administrator of the School for the Blind, Aluva. He emphasized the importance of re-reading the Bible in the light of contemporary events and how Christians are called to uphold Christ’s teachings.
In the evening, the second session was conducted by Mr. Alwin Alexander, Assistant Professor, Union Christian College, Aluva, on the topic “Religion and/as Magic”. His session aimed at inspiring students to rethink and deepen their spiritual inclinations. The day concluded with a cultural event and campfire.
Day 3
The final day began with morning meditation, followed by a worship session led by Mr. Lovewin Cherian. The worship, titled “Harithavandanam”, focused on appreciating nature’s gifts and expressing gratitude to God for the beauty of our planet.
Afterward, Mr. Lovewin conducted a morning session, followed by a Bible study session where students were divided into four groups. Each group was assigned a passage from the Scripture, which they were required to interpret in relation to the camp’s theme. The findings were then presented to the entire group, followed by an interactive discussion.
In the afternoon, students shared their experiences from the previous day’s outreach activity, followed by a feedback session. The camp concluded with an acknowledgment speech by Unit Secretary Alen Alex P. and a closing prayer led by Mr. Lovewin.
Apart from the above mentioned, ICF members from the college including Dr. Divya Susan Philips, Dr. Sunil Abraham Thomas, Dr. Alex Mathew, Dr. Manu Punnen John and Mr. Eldo Varghese actively spent their time with us at the camp. The 2024-2025 unit camp proved to be an enriching experience, fostering spiritual growth, social awareness, and active engagement among students.
Acknowledgements
The students, office bearers, and faculty in charge of the Student Christian Fellowship, Union Christian College, Aluva, express their heartfelt gratitude to the Management and Inter-Church Fellowship of Union Christian College for their financial and structural support in organizing this camp. We extend our sincere thanks to Mr. Ravi Thomas for generously providing the premises of Aeli Hills for hosting the camp. Lastly, we acknowledge the office bearers of the Student Christian Movement, Kerala, for their invaluable technical support in making this camp a success.
Alen Alex P.
Secretary,
Student Christian Fellowship,
Union Christian College, Aluva.
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