A Special Photograph (BJEP003)

 


This must have been from the year 1984. Some of those who worked behind that historic conference "Jesus Youth 85". Of course, some very important people are missing.

Those in this photograph:
(Standing - L to R) Reena, VJ Antony, Mathachan, Johnny, (not sure), Eric and Kochuthresia
(Sitting - L to R) Joselin, Alicekutty, Edward, KK Joseph, Luke, Sunny and Thankachan

Some of those who are missing from this are: Jose Jacob, Ravi Thomas, C O Augustine, Marykutty and a few more, who were active in the 'First Line Group'
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        The First Line Group was formed in 1982 July, as an informal network of active youth leaders from different parts of Kerala to work like a well linked community. The initial 18 leaders that Alicekutty and I listed and invited, after a Self-Awareness Training in July '82 at SH College, Thevara were already quite active leaders from all over the State. A monthly session of reflection to update our vision and transmitting that to other youth were our briefly envisioned action plan. The 'Frist Line' very soon became a very lively and intimate community of married and single youth, which in turn was a source of inspiration for thousands.

Another Blog Post:


https://edward-edezhath.blogspot.com/2024/07/who-were-initial-members-of-1882-first.html

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