Ministry of UIM in Goa

Goa Chapter Inauguration

Being burdened about the startling reality in Goa, UIM inaugurated Goa Chapter on 23rd August 2008 to apply Biblical principles and values for marriage and families, assist individuals and communities to face the challenges of urban living, advocate sanctity of life and the institution of marriage and alert the society about the forces that threatens families.

The Regional Directors Mr. Christopher & Mrs. Sophia toiled day and night to see this happen. The dignitaries include National Director Mr. Mathew, Dr & Mrs. James Samuel and all the Regional directors of UIM. The inauguration function was held at the Entertainment Society in Panjim, the capital city and 55 people from various walks of life participated and assured their support for the ministry of UIM in Goa.

Family Seminars & Camps

To help the couples to build their marriages one day Family Seminars and Family camps are conducting across the city. Couple from different walks of life and different denominations gather together to restore and enjoy relationships. UIM trained resource couples facilitate the sessions which enable the participants to commit to build their homes for the Lord.

We have understood the importance of family life & have decided to spend more time as a family serving the Lord          
                                              - Dr.Danny K.Simon

Pre Marital Seminars

Having been burdened about the unscrupulous situation in the city, couple of Pre Marital Seminars were organized in different parts of Goa. Many youths across the city had participated and were blessed by the session facilitated by renowned speakers on different topics, such as ‘Dating, Courting, Abstinence’ etc. The participants dedicated themselves to obey the divine ordinance about their life.

Contact Information

Mr. Christopher K Jose and Sophia
Flat No. S3, Patrao Plaza, B-Borkar,
AltoPorvorim.P.O,Porvorim,NorthGoa.
Phone:09764539607
E-Mail: uimgoa@gmail.com

Goa at a Glance

Goa, also known as the the pearl of the east is considered as one of the most advanced states in India in terms of education and social infrastructure. Goa attracts almost 12% of the total foreign tourists arriving in India. Administratively the State is organised into two districts North Goa comprising of six talukas with a total area of 1736 sq. kms. and South Goa comprising of five talukas with an area of 1966 sq. kilometers. In all there are 383 villages of which 233 are in North Goa district and 15 in South Goa district. Panaji (Panjim) is the state capital located on the banks of the Mandovi river and Vasco, Margao, Mapusa and Ponda are the other major towns.

Facts & Facets

Divorce

The mind boggling statistics of divorce cases of those who are in the IT sector alone is 283 in 2003, 526 in 2004. But it hiked in 2005 with 946 and 1246 cases registered in 2006.