Sorry that we have been slow this past year. I, Eva, was struggling with Lymphoma. I hope to have a better year this year, and renewed strength to continue this program. Please do let me know if you could help in the maintenance of the organization at the International level, or would like to create a program at the local level.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Newsletter!!
We are excited that the Education Committee will release the first edition of a newsletter created to keep us all more informed about what is going on! Dr. Creamlimon Nongbri writes "I am pleased to inform you that the Education Committee is ready with the Newsletter to be released on October 24, 2009. The newsletter will be released by the President, Unitarian Union at Nongthymmai and all the Officials of the Union were invited along with the Heads of the schools." Look for the newsletter here on this website . . . with updates to follow. You can find it on the "Resources" Page--just click on the line that reads "Education Committee Newsletter"
Sorry that we have been slow this past year. I, Eva, was struggling with Lymphoma. I hope to have a better year this year, and renewed strength to continue this program. Please do let me know if you could help in the maintenance of the organization at the International level, or would like to create a program at the local level.
Sorry that we have been slow this past year. I, Eva, was struggling with Lymphoma. I hope to have a better year this year, and renewed strength to continue this program. Please do let me know if you could help in the maintenance of the organization at the International level, or would like to create a program at the local level.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Sad News . . .
It is with sorrow we announce the death of the General Secretary of the Unitarian Union of North East India, Bah Brington Mylliemngap. News from UUNEI:
WITH PROFOUND GRIEF WE ANNOUNCE THE SUDDEN DEMISE OF "BAH" BRINGTON MYLLIEMNGAP, GENERAL SECRETARY OF THE UNITARIAN UNION OF NORTH EAST INDIA. HE DIED IN HOSPITAL THIS MORNING 26 FEB 2008. A DIABETIC PATIENT, HE SUFFERED FROM SERIOUS BRONCHIAL ASTHMA FOR THE LAST FEW MONTHS. AT 72 HE LEFT BEHIND HIS WIFE, THREE CHILDREN AND MANY GRANDCHILDREN, BESIDES A HOST OF FELLOW BELIEVERS, FRIENDS AND ADMIRERS. HIS FUNERAL WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 28TH. THE UNITARIAN UNION HAS LOST ONE OF ITS MOST SINCERE AND DEDICATED OFFICIALS.
He was born in 1936 and got his BA degree from Guwahati University in 1960.
From a humble beginning in 1961 in the government service he gradually rose to retire in 1995 as the Deputy Secretary of the Community & Rural Development, Government of Meghalaya.
He became active in the activities of the Unitarian Union of North East India since 1980 — holding several key posts in the course of time, such as Secretary of the Advisory Committee, Social Service Committee, HKS Library Committee, etc. He was also on the Finance Committee of the Union, and ultimately became its General Secretary in August 2005, the post he held till his last breath. He will be remembered for his hard work and dedication to the service in the Unitarian Union. His local church at Madan Laban, Shillong, gave him the Lifetime Achievement Award on September 18, 2007 when the Union celebrated its 120th Anniversary, in recognition of his great love and hard work for his faith.
A soft-spoken man with evident integrity was greatly loved by all sections of the community. His voluntary involvement with the Kharang Rural Center, local Sports & Cultural Club and other social groups was remarkable. He was also the President of his Mylliemngap clan."
"Bah Bring," as he was known to many, was a gentle and warm host to those who visited from far away lands. He kindly translated services into English on the spot for visitors, and selected hymns in English so they would feel included. Wanting to honor those who visited from far away, he would happily invite a visitor to 'come up and say a few words' on the spot trusting that that the Unitarian message of God's love transcended all cultural and ethnic boundaries. He indeed lived and breathed this love, tirelessly organizing and inspiring others to works of kindness and righteousness (a key Khasi Unitarian philosophy).
Eva Cameron writes, "Those in the Sponsor-a-Student organization have considered him the "grandfather" of our organization, for his help in the conceptual development of the program from its very first moment. It was born out of a conversation held over tea after a service in the Madan Laban church. I will always remember our conversation, and his eagerness to see these schools succeed."
Any message may kindly be sent to his eldest son, Pearl G. Marbaniang (pg_marbaniang@hotmail.com)
WITH PROFOUND GRIEF WE ANNOUNCE THE SUDDEN DEMISE OF "BAH" BRINGTON MYLLIEMNGAP, GENERAL SECRETARY OF THE UNITARIAN UNION OF NORTH EAST INDIA. HE DIED IN HOSPITAL THIS MORNING 26 FEB 2008. A DIABETIC PATIENT, HE SUFFERED FROM SERIOUS BRONCHIAL ASTHMA FOR THE LAST FEW MONTHS. AT 72 HE LEFT BEHIND HIS WIFE, THREE CHILDREN AND MANY GRANDCHILDREN, BESIDES A HOST OF FELLOW BELIEVERS, FRIENDS AND ADMIRERS. HIS FUNERAL WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 28TH. THE UNITARIAN UNION HAS LOST ONE OF ITS MOST SINCERE AND DEDICATED OFFICIALS.
He was born in 1936 and got his BA degree from Guwahati University in 1960.
From a humble beginning in 1961 in the government service he gradually rose to retire in 1995 as the Deputy Secretary of the Community & Rural Development, Government of Meghalaya.
He became active in the activities of the Unitarian Union of North East India since 1980 — holding several key posts in the course of time, such as Secretary of the Advisory Committee, Social Service Committee, HKS Library Committee, etc. He was also on the Finance Committee of the Union, and ultimately became its General Secretary in August 2005, the post he held till his last breath. He will be remembered for his hard work and dedication to the service in the Unitarian Union. His local church at Madan Laban, Shillong, gave him the Lifetime Achievement Award on September 18, 2007 when the Union celebrated its 120th Anniversary, in recognition of his great love and hard work for his faith.
A soft-spoken man with evident integrity was greatly loved by all sections of the community. His voluntary involvement with the Kharang Rural Center, local Sports & Cultural Club and other social groups was remarkable. He was also the President of his Mylliemngap clan."
"Bah Bring," as he was known to many, was a gentle and warm host to those who visited from far away lands. He kindly translated services into English on the spot for visitors, and selected hymns in English so they would feel included. Wanting to honor those who visited from far away, he would happily invite a visitor to 'come up and say a few words' on the spot trusting that that the Unitarian message of God's love transcended all cultural and ethnic boundaries. He indeed lived and breathed this love, tirelessly organizing and inspiring others to works of kindness and righteousness (a key Khasi Unitarian philosophy).
Eva Cameron writes, "Those in the Sponsor-a-Student organization have considered him the "grandfather" of our organization, for his help in the conceptual development of the program from its very first moment. It was born out of a conversation held over tea after a service in the Madan Laban church. I will always remember our conversation, and his eagerness to see these schools succeed."
Any message may kindly be sent to his eldest son, Pearl G. Marbaniang (pg_marbaniang@hotmail.com)
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Khlur's US Visit
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We are excited that Khlur Mukhim has been visiting in the US for over a month now. His travels have take him to DC area, Boston area, Ann Arbor Michigan, where he began a road trip that included: Madison, Minneapolis, Cedar Falls Iowa, Chicago, and then he flew back to DC area. He's been joyfully received in all locations, and everyone has been enjoying the video "Life's Fair" along the way. (Should be available on the website soon!)
We have news that the land for the Orphanage, now called Kong Barr Children's Village (see resource page for story about Anne Barr), has been selected in Kharang. And fund have been raised to cover the cost of building and furnishing it. Why do this, when the children could be cared for in the homes of family members? Because we have discovered that they don't receive an Education or Vocational Training. Our goal is to get as many children an education as possible!
We have had news that the Teacher Training that Mark and Nancy Kinney held last week was very sucessful. The Education Committee members have been raving about it. So a big thanks to Mark and Nancy for pursuing this opportunity, and to each UU Church who contributed to the cost of this program.
After the dust from Khlur's whirlwind adventure settles, watch the website for some pictures of his visit. It was a lot of fun to hear about Khasi culture, Unitarian teachings, and why education is so important straight from him!
Ban tbeh jingshai!
Eva
We are excited that Khlur Mukhim has been visiting in the US for over a month now. His travels have take him to DC area, Boston area, Ann Arbor Michigan, where he began a road trip that included: Madison, Minneapolis, Cedar Falls Iowa, Chicago, and then he flew back to DC area. He's been joyfully received in all locations, and everyone has been enjoying the video "Life's Fair" along the way. (Should be available on the website soon!)
We have news that the land for the Orphanage, now called Kong Barr Children's Village (see resource page for story about Anne Barr), has been selected in Kharang. And fund have been raised to cover the cost of building and furnishing it. Why do this, when the children could be cared for in the homes of family members? Because we have discovered that they don't receive an Education or Vocational Training. Our goal is to get as many children an education as possible!
We have had news that the Teacher Training that Mark and Nancy Kinney held last week was very sucessful. The Education Committee members have been raving about it. So a big thanks to Mark and Nancy for pursuing this opportunity, and to each UU Church who contributed to the cost of this program.
After the dust from Khlur's whirlwind adventure settles, watch the website for some pictures of his visit. It was a lot of fun to hear about Khasi culture, Unitarian teachings, and why education is so important straight from him!
Ban tbeh jingshai!
Eva
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Sponsor-a-Student GROWS!
I am excited in this new year to receive news that our UU Congregation in Long Beach CA completed their first campaign to get sponsors for the school in Ksehrynshang!
I also heard from Dee that the she has received enough donations to cover the cost of building the Orphanage. This is exciting news! Keep looking under "Other Opportunities" for updates about this exciting new project.
We are also anticipating the arrival of Khlur Mukhim of the Khasi Hills in the coming week. He will arrive in DC, and spend some time there before traveling several places in the States to help build stronger relationships with UU Churches. I'll post his interary soon.
While Khlur is traveling here, Mark and Nancy Kinney are traveling to the Khasi Hills to lead a teacher training for the Education Committee. Our thoughts and prayers are with them, that it will be a very fruitful gathering for all our teachers!
Ban tbeh jingshai!
~Eva
I also heard from Dee that the she has received enough donations to cover the cost of building the Orphanage. This is exciting news! Keep looking under "Other Opportunities" for updates about this exciting new project.
We are also anticipating the arrival of Khlur Mukhim of the Khasi Hills in the coming week. He will arrive in DC, and spend some time there before traveling several places in the States to help build stronger relationships with UU Churches. I'll post his interary soon.
While Khlur is traveling here, Mark and Nancy Kinney are traveling to the Khasi Hills to lead a teacher training for the Education Committee. Our thoughts and prayers are with them, that it will be a very fruitful gathering for all our teachers!
Ban tbeh jingshai!
~Eva
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