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NCCN General Secretary Dr. K.B. Rokaya inauguratint the Programme
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As per the plan, Far western Regional Church Leaders' conference on the theme" Role of Christians in the making of new Nepal." was organized by National Council of Churches of Nepal (NCCN)) in OM Palace Dhangadi, Kailali on 6-8 August 2008. Around 330 Pastors and Church Leaders from 75 Churches in 5 districts of Far-western region of Nepal and representatives participated in the programme.
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Dr. Rokaya addrssing Dhangadi Programme on 7 August 2008.
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Out of 75 Churches which were represented in the programme, 39 were from Seti and 36 were from Mahakali Zone. More than 65% participants were young and women leaders.
The general secretary of Nepal Rastriya Mandali Parisad ( NCCN) Dr. K. B. Rokaya was the Chief Speaker of the programme. The main topics and issues discussed in the conference were role of Christians for building just and equitable society, peace, justice, human rights and role to be played by the Church
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Photographs of the participants inside of the programme hall.
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and Christian community, the contextual application of the scripture, gospel and culture, importance of unity among the churches, importance of inter-religious dialogue and interfaith cooperation etc.
On the final day an interaction program on “Religious freedom on new constitution of Nepal" was organized in which representatives from The representatives of Hindu, Islam, Sikh , Christian, Bramhakumari and other major religious groups and sub-groups , local government officials, media ,
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Photograph of the Interaction Program
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district level leaders of political parties and civil society members. Speaking at the program the participants praised the efforts being made by NCCN to bring together various religious communities in Nepal and create an environment of religious harmony, co-existence, understanding and cooperation. There was active role from the side of different local media to make the program effective and fruitful. The conference and the interaction program were widely covered by most of the local media.
