St. John's Vestry
St. John's Vestry
"The Little Church On The Hill"
St. John's Episcopal Church
Springfield Gardens, NY, 11413
PRIEST-IN-CHARGE
The Rev. Dr. Moses Shanthi Kumar Bollam John
The Rev. Dr. Moses Shanthi Kumar Bollam John is an ordained pastor of the Church of South India, Medak Diocese, with extensive experience serving diverse congregations. He holds a Bachelor of Divinity and Master of Theology from the United Theological College, Bangalore. He was a faculty member at the Andhra Christian Theological College, Hyderabad, in the Department of Christian Theology.
Upon moving to the United States, Father Moses expanded his academic pursuits by completing a Master of Sacred Theology at the Union Theological Seminary in New York. He was recently a doctoral candidate at the Union Theological Seminary, New York, in the Department of Practical Theology. His research explored the intersections of Dalit theology, sonic theology, music, ecology, liturgy, and sound studies, aiming to bring a nuanced understanding of these fields to his ministry and academic work. He successfully defended his doctoral thesis in April and graduated in May with his PHD at the Union Theological Seminary.
Father Moses is blessed with a loving family. He is married to Vanya, and they are blessed with Chris Immanuel and Carine Shresta Bollam. Together, they continue to inspire and support his mission and scholarly endeavors.
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Rev Dr. Moses Bollam's Graduation Ceremony
Rev Dr. Moses Bollam's Graduation Videos
The Rev. Dr. Moses Bollam in addition to receiving his Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, was also presented with The Robert E. Seaver Award, which is awarded to a student who has done distinguished work in worship and the arts, honoring the memory of Robert E. Seaver, Professor of Speech and Drama (1949-2004).
A special Gift For Rev. Dr. Moses Bollam!
Rev Dr. Moses Bollam's Graduation Videos
Rev Dr. Moses Bollam's Graduation Videos
Rev Dr. Moses Bollam's Graduation Videos
Congratulations to The Rev. Dr. Moses Bollam!!
The flute is mentioned by name four times in the Bible. The flute thus signifies the transformative power of divine love. Simplicity and Humility. The flute's simplicity and hollowness also hold significance. The hollow nature of the flute suggests humility and receptivity, a state of being open to the divine's guidance and presence. Since Fr. Moses joined our parish in September of 2024, as our priest-in-charge he has shown humility and has been receptive towards our flock and that is why the flute as a musical instrument was as significant as a gift as any. Fr. Moses, we appreciate the kindness and grace you have exhibited over the past 9 months here at St. John’s. Congratulations on your remarkable achievement in completing your PhD! This significant milestone not only reflects your hard work and dedication but also embodies the spirit of perseverance that we cherish here at St. John's. Your commitment to academic excellence aligns beautifully with our mission of fostering spiritual growth and engagement within our community. We hope you will enjoy this gift. Thank you for you inspiration to St. John’s as our priest and our choir master. Blessings to you and your family.