As the COVID-19 pandemic made singing together impossible, the STEC Choir released two videos sung virtually. ‘Come, come unto Me’ by Ken Dosso and ‘The Love of God’ by Frederick M Lehman. Click here to listen to them – and do subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay tuned
Our congregation has been meeting online regularly for Sunday Worship, Bible Study and Prayer Fellowship too, via Zoom – ever since the COVID-19 lockdown began. Livestreaming of worship continues on YouTube as only some of us have been able to gather in the holy sanctuary again. Click here to watch and subscribe.
This year, the Annual Thanksgiving Festival Service was held on Sunday, 8 November 2020. Worship service in Church was resumed on that day with safe operating procedures, in adherence to the government regulations. There was a sale of home-made eatables, along with packed breakfast and biryani.
Our new Presbyter Rev. J Paul Sudhakar began his tenure at STEC in June 2020. We extend a warm welcome to him and his family.
The annual Lenten Retreat was held on 8 March 2020, starting with the Matins and extended till lunch time. Rev. Benjamin Christian, National Director of FEBA India was the special speaker. He conducted the retreat on the theme ‘Tools of destruction in Christian life’ (to know the weapons Satan uses against us and how to […]
As the city of Chennai was under lockdown due to the Coronavirus Pandemic in May, a Virtual Vacation Bible School themed ‘Boot Camp’, was organized together with Scripture Union. Around 75 children aged 5 to 16 years – from our parish and neighbouring churches – participated in the online VBS, via Zoom. https://vimeo.com/422092781
India’s 71st Republic Day was celebrated on 26 January 2020, with flag-hoisting and special prayers for the Nation. The Church was decorated with the Indian flag, and the hymn ‘Abide with me’ was sung during the morning worship service. Major General Surender Pavamani hoisted the tricolour, after the service.
The Mission Festival was celebrated on 21 July 2019, starting with the Holy Communion Service at 7.30 am. The Sale was inaugurated by our Presbyter Rev. Dr. Paul V Birla after the service. All fellowship groups participated in the sale by putting up stalls. There was breakfast and other stalls selling eatables and homemade goodies.
Our new Presbyter Rev. Dr. V. Paul Birla began his tenure at STEC in June 2019. We extended a warm welcome to him and his family during the first Sunday in June. You can find out more about our Pastor and his ministry here.
A commemorative stone tablet with a brief note on the 175-year history of our Church was unveiled by Rev. Richard Ambrose Jebakumar on 26 May 2019. You can find this at the entrance, near the main door of the Church.
