The Three Day Convention at the Church of the Epiphany Focused on Spiritual Revival

The three-day Annual Convention that took place at the Church of the Epiphany from the 26th to the 28th of September 2025 focused on Spiritual Revival. The Speaker on the occasion was Rev. Dr. Shivraj K. Mahendra. The Convention was organised by the Pastorate Committee and Convention Team, who led the praise and worship part.

It was a joy to see packed pews and benches, and the organisers had to place additional chairs to accommodate the faithful.

Rev. Dr. Shivraj talked at length about the message of the Cross. He spoke of the significance of the Cross as a symbol and metaphor for renewal and inspiration. He stated that a love for the world, then the love of the Father, is not with them. He went on to develop the idea that the history of the Church is a history of movements. Rev. Shivraj spoke repeatedly about how permanent happiness is linked or wedded to holiness.

In his analysis of the symbol of the Cross, Rev. Shivaraj spoke at length about unravelling the meaning of the Cross. According to him, the Cross is made up of the following:

C: stands for Curse. In relative terms, the C talks about how the Cross helps us rise above the curse of negativity, poverty, and the baggage that society imposes on us. Those who don't hearken to the Cross are cursed; however, because of Christ, we are redeemed.

R: stands for rejection. However, those who are led by the Spirit of the Lord will be able to overcome rejection. Cross helps drive acceptance in a world that is driven by rejection.

O: stands for obstacles. The Cross transforms rejections into Opportunity. The power of the Cross lies in its ability to turn obstacles into opportunities.

S: stands for shame. The Cross can transform shame into esteem. You will receive power to drive shame into confidence.

S: stands for suffering. The Cross can transform suffering into salvation.

For such is the power of this humble symbol that it can transform lives and drive revival in a society that is so hungry for revival, inspiration, and affirmations, in a society that is burdened by negativity, stress, competition, and so bereft of hope! Rev. Shivraj talked about how society is creating people who are wrongdoers, rather than those who have been redeemed.