Lamtluang Online News: The Mizoram Presbyterian Church's Women's Fellowship (Kohhran Hmeichhia) celebrated its 28th Women's Day (Kohhran Hmeichhe Ni) on Friday (November 29, 2024), with the theme 'The Story of Sister Lianchhungi'. The celebration included a discussion on the theme and various entertainment programmes.
The Women's Day is celebrated annually by the Presbyterian Church in Mizoram, with a unified theme for all the branches and churches. This year's theme was based on the story of Sister Lianchhungi written by Sailuti. Some churches also organised overnight prayer vigils and competitions, with prizes awarded to the winners.
The Women's Fellowship (Kohhran Hmeichhia) of the Presbyterian Church in Mizoram was founded in 1904 by Catherine Ellen Williams (Pi Zosaphluii), the wife of Rev. D.E. Jones. The fellowship aimed to empower Mizo women, especially the younger generation, through education and skills training. With the help of a Khasi woman, Siniboni, the fellowship worked closely with the Bible Women and eventually established branches in every church.
The Women's Fellowship Conference decided to observe a special Women's Day, which was approved by the Synod Executive Committee (SEC). Since 1997, the day has been celebrated on the last Friday of November, as recorded in the Synod Calendar.
The reason for choosing the last Friday of November as Women's Day is attributed to Pi Zosaphluia's diary entry, which mentioned that she used to hold women's meetings on Fridays. Although the exact date of the first meeting is not specified, it is believed to have taken place towards the end of 1904, shortly after her arrival in Mizoram. Therefore, the SEC decided to observe the last Friday of November as Women's Day, also marking the founding year of the Women's Fellowship (Kohhran Hmeichhia) as 1904.
Source: Zalen News
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