Pratap Nayak: The Bishop of the Diocese of Durgapur visited UK to campaign for the 40 years anniversary celebration of the Diocese of Durgapur. During his visit he meet many missionaries who at one time worked in the Diocese of Durgapur and also made new friends for the Diocese of Durgapur.
On 9 June there was a meeting with the Asia Secretary of the Methodist Church in Britain Mr. Steve Pierce along with the team Leader Mr. Michael King and Ms. Chris Elliot. Bishop explained the contribution by the Methodist church and encouraged them to come for the annual Thanksgiving service on the first Sunday of February 2012.
From 10 June, the Bishop meet Revd. Roy Lowes, Moderator of the United Reformed Church, West Midland Synod and also attended the Summer School at Launde Abbey along with Revd.Pratap Nayak a priest from the Diocese of Durgapur.
From 16 June the Bishop visited Nottingham and preached at Nuthall Methodist Church and also meet the chair of the Nottingham and Derby District. It was also an opportunity to meet Revd. Ralph Blow who used to be at Bankura Christian College, Bankura.
From 20 June the Bishop meet Revd. Neil Drayton and Karen Drayton at Widnes. During his stay he meet people from the Methodist church and St.Michael’s Church and shared about the work in the Diocese specially with children from the Slums. Later he visited the Bread Making Church in Liverpool
From 24 June the Bishop visited Eapsom Methodist Church where he preached at two services. The Revd. Nick Obsiski was the contact and the Superintendent Minister.
From 1 July the Bishop was at Hanwell in London. On 3 July the Bishop preached at St. Thomas the Apostle church at Boston Road.
During this trip the Bishop also meet Dr. David Goodall, former Doctor of Krishiyo Seva Niketan, Ms.Edna Whewell and Ms. Iris Swayer, both who worked as nurse at Samadhi.
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