Member Ecumenical Organization
Member Organizations
Back to the Bible Sri Lanka
Managing Director – Dr. Mayukha Perera
Address – 120 A, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 07
Web address – www.backtothebible.lk
E mail – info@backtothebible.lk
Introduction about the organization
Back to the Bible Sri Lanka (Jeevithalokaya, Sathiyavasanam) is a Christian Ministry movement committed to evangelism and disciple making using various forms of media and technology with the bible and biblical teaching.
Colombo Theological Seminary
Principal – Dr. Ivor Poobalan
Address – 189, Dutugemunu Street, Kohuwela, Sri Lanka
Web address – www.cts.lk
E mail – info@cts.lk
Introduction about the organization
CTS is called by God to serve the Church by training men and women to be rooted in the Scriptures, filled with the Holy Spirit, mature in Christian character, and competent in ministry, according to the highest academic standards and by producing quality Christian resources.
Young Women’s Christian Association of Sri Lanka
President – Ms. Sarah Arumugam
Address – 07 Rotunda Gardens, Colombo 03
Web address – www.ywcasrilanka.org
E mail – natywca@sltnet.lk, admin@ywcasrilanka.org
Introduction about the organization
Inspired by Christian faith and values, the YWCA of Sri Lanka works in development of leadership and empowerment of women and girls
The National Council of the YMCAs of Sri Lanka
President – Rev. Saman Perera
Address – 143 St. Michaels Road, Colombo 03
Web address – www.ymca.lk
E mail – srilankaymca@eureka.lk
Introduction about the organization
The YMCA movement in Sri Lanka was initiated in 1882 in Colombo. The National Council of the YMCAs of Sri Lanka, (NCYMCA) is an apex body of 38 local YMCAs spread across the Country and was set up, in 1962 to promote co-operation among member YMCAs. The Council of YMCA is the official representative of the YMCA Movement of Sri Lanka and the coordinating body to the International and National Movement. The Sri Lanka YMCA is an approved charity established under the act no. 07 of 1967.
The Ceylon Bible Society
President – Mr. Eraj Wijesinghe
General Secretary – Rev. Priyantha Wijegoonewardena
Address – 253 Galle Road, Colombo 06
Web address – www.ceylonbiblesociety.org
E mail – info@ceylonbiblesociety.org
Introduction about the organization
The Ceylon Bible Society is a member of the World Fellowship of the National Bible Societies joined together as the United Bible Societies for consultation; mutual support and action in her common task of achieving the widest possible, effective and meaningful distribution of the Holy Scriptures and of helping interact with the word of God. The Bible Society of SL carries out her task in partnership and cooperation with Christian Churches and Christian Organisations.
The mission of the CBS is to distribute the “word of God” to every person who thirsts for it. Our prime target of translating, publishing and distributing the Holy Scriptures and making it relevant for daily living is activated by producing scripture based items and conducting thanksgiving services, competitions, events with the Churches for the spread of the Gospel.
Student Christian Movement of Sri Lanka
Chairperson – Ms. Nathalie Nathanial Gomes
Core General Secretaries – Rev. Lalith Gunathilake
Address – 368/7 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Col 07
E mail – scmsl2015@gmail.com
Introduction about the organization
Works with all schools mainly SCMs and Christian students on various lines in keeping with NCCSL’s principal and guideline. Living example of Christ among students.
Theological College of Lanka
Address – Nadun Uyana, Pilimathalawa
Chairperson – Rev. Heshan De Silva
Principal – Rev. N. Arulnathan
Web address – www.tclsl.org
E mail – tclpri@sltnet.lk
Introduction about the organization
Founded in 1963 for ecumenical theological education jointly by the Methodist Church of Sri Lanka, the Church of Ceylon and the Baptist Church. The Presbyterians joined in 1980. This is the only ecumenical institute where residential training and formation takes place. Men and women from all parts of Sri Lanka undergo training and formation. Affiliated to the Senate of Sampore College India, and in the process of getting recognized by the NCCSL as a degree awarding institute.
Christian Literature Society
President – Mr. Gamini Hettithanthri
Address – 60 Galle Road, Colombo 06
Web address – www.christianlit.org
E mail – gaminihetti2@yahoo.com
Introduction about the organization
The CLS commenced its ministry in Sri Lanka in 1858 as a branch of the Christian Literature Society Madras , India, and was registered under the Companies Act of Ceylon in 1958. It’s a inter -denominational non-profit making organization, affiliated to the NCCSL, The Christian Conference of Asia and the World Council of Churches.
The Christian Literature Society is the publisher of Christian Sinhala Hymnal, and also of the Upper Room, Daily Devotional Guide and other in all languages.
Youth for Christ
National Director – Mr. Leonard Fernando
Address – 129/1B Highlevel Road, Kirulapona, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Web address – http://www.yfci.org
E mail – yfcsl@slt.lk
Introduction about the organization
Youth for Christ reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement.