Tag Archives: Phungyo Baptist Church

Maipak Namrijinang Inka: The First Inpui (Kabui) Christian Convert

Posted on November 17, 2023 - 2:39pm by UT News Service
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MAIPAK Namrijinang Inka, also known as Bangeinangba Inka, holds a significant place in the history of the Inpui (Kabui) tribe, recognized as one of the oldest indigenous communities in Manipur. Inpui (Kabui) people have been an integral part of Manipur … Continue reading →

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First Church in Manipur Celebrates 123rd Foundation Day; a brief history of Phungyo Baptist Church in Ukhrul

Posted on September 29, 2023 - 4:16pm by Tennoson Pheirei
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Ukhrul: The first church in Manipur was born in Ukhrul in 1901. This new Christian village was given a name Phungyo (meaning Beautiful Hill) by the missionary Rev William Pettigrew and became the bedseed of Christianity in Manipur. On Friday, … Continue reading →

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PBC Christmas football tournament 2021 held

Posted on January 1, 2022 - 9:20pm by Ashin Shaiza
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Ukhrul: The final match of Phungyo Baptist Church Christmas football tournament 2021, men’s senior was played today between Meizailung and Rarsomtang at Mini Stadium, Ukhrul district. The categories this year included Junior, Sub-Junior, Women and Senior. In the sixteen Senior … Continue reading →

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Oldest and the first established Church of Manipur, Phungyo Baptist Church, Ukhrul

Posted on October 1, 2020 - 1:26pm by UT News Service
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Christian conversion in colonial era was never an outcome of intellectual appeal; rather, it was an appeal to a new social-economic system that empowers people towards cultural re-invention, thereby syncing with the western ways of life. Although Christian missionaries failed … Continue reading →

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Falling in love with Ukhrul’s folks: Pastor Thangneo Haokip

Posted on August 28, 2020 - 1:07pm by UT News Service
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Ever since I was a little child, I’ve often heard my grandparents say ‘Tangkhuls have reaped the fruits of accepting the gospel of Jesus Christ, and becoming the first Christian community of Manipur.’ They said that Shri Rishang Keishing was … Continue reading →

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