Opening and Welcoming the Celebration

The celebration began with a warm greeting from the host, who welcomed all attendees with joyful Easter wishes. A solemn atmosphere followed during the opening prayer, setting the tone for the event. Worship and praise followed, led by the combined music team of the Christian Fellowship of UNS.

Reflections and Remarks from UNS Leadership

Next, the reading of Gospel focused on the significance of Christ’s resurrection and the peace it brings to His followers. The Easter reflection encouraged attendees to embrace this peace in their families and work environments.
The event continued with a praise offering from the Christian Student Fellowship (PMK) of UNS. Spiritual songs created an atmosphere of joy and camaraderie among the participants.

Dr. Sumardiyono, S.K.M., M.Kes., the head of the event committee, expressed his gratitude to the university leadership, committee, and all attendees in his report. He hoped the Easter celebration would strengthen the spirit of unity within the UNS community. “May the peace we celebrate today extend into our families and remain present in our daily lives as UNS campus members,” he said.

On this occasion, UNS Rector Prof. Dr. Hartono, dr., M.Si., also attended and delivered his remarks. He expressed his appreciation to the Christian Fellowship of UNS for organizing such a meaningful event. “I hope that events like this continue to foster brotherhood, enhance tolerance, and create a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere on campus,” Prof. Hartono said.

The event concluded with a prayer for UNS, the nation, families, and all campus members. As the celebration wrapped up, the Catholic Student Family (KMK) of UNS performed a praise song, adding to the festive atmosphere.

The celebration ended with a group photo of all participants, the committee, and university leadership. The Christian Fellowship of UNS will continue the 2025 Easter Celebration as a tradition. It will strengthen unity and exemplify the values of tolerance and peace within the UNS community. Humas UNS

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The celebration began with a joint prayer led by Drs. Ignatius Agung Satyawan, S.E., S.Ikom., M.Si., Ph.D., followed by opening remarks from Prof. Ari Natalia Probandari, dr., M.P.H., Ph.D., Chairperson of the 2024 Christmas and 2025 New Year Celebration Committee.

In her speech, Prof. Ari highlighted the theme of this year’s celebration: “Let Us Now Go to Bethlehem” (LUKE 2:15).

“This event is part of the annual activities organized by the Christian Community of UNS and ISI Surakarta. This year, it was preceded by a social service activity, specifically health check-ups, held at the UNS Primary Medical Center Clinic on January 9. A total of 127 cleaning service employees from UNS and ISI received free medical check-ups provided by the team from the UNS Primary Medical Center and UNS Hospital,” Prof. Ari said.

A Collaboration Between Two Universities

The Rector of ISI Surakarta, Dr. I Nyoman Sukerna, S.Kar., M.Hum., emphasized in his remarks that this joint Christmas celebration symbolizes a shared sense of brotherhood and strengthens unity in fostering a life filled with peace and joy.

“The chosen theme reflects the spirit of seeking faith and truth. It is a simple yet profound theme, reminding us of humanity’s purpose and hope for salvation. We hope this theme inspires us to embody humility and genuine dedication as a form of gratitude,” Dr. I Nyoman explained.

Meanwhile, the Rector of UNS, Prof. Dr. Hartono, dr., M.Si., remarked that Christmas is a special moment carrying a universal message of love, peace, and hope. In an academic environment filled with diverse backgrounds, the spirit of Christmas serves as a reminder to maintain harmony and tolerance.

“Christmas encourages us to spread goodness, uphold inclusivity, and instill a spirit of peace in every step we take. The strong relationship between UNS and ISI is concrete proof that inter-institutional collaboration enriches academic perspectives while fostering bonds of brotherhood. This spirit of unity must be preserved and passed down to future generations, ensuring that the values of unity, togetherness, and mutual respect continue to thrive in our academic community,” Prof. Hartono added.

This year’s Christmas celebration was attended by two religious leaders, Father Fransiskus Kristino Mari Asisi, SJ, and Reverend Dr. Ir. Timotius Haryono, M.Th. The Mayor of Surakarta, Drs. Teguh Prakosa, also graced the event with his presence. The celebration concluded with intercessory prayers led by Father Fransiskus, followed by a group photo session and a friendly gathering.

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Chair of the Christmas Celebration Committee, Prof. Ari Natalia Probandari, dr., M.P.H., Ph.D., explained that the Baksos was part of the 2024 Christmas and 2025 New Year celebrations. “This is an annual activity conducted by the joint Christian Community of UNS and ISI Surakarta,” Prof. Ari stated.

The program specifically targeted cleaning service staff from UNS and ISI Surakarta. “Our target is 125 cleaning service staff from both campuses. We chose to focus on them because they play a vital role in maintaining campus cleanliness. Through these health check-ups, we hope they can better understand their health conditions,” she added.

The health examinations included blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and uric acid tests. Participants also had the opportunity to consult with medical professionals about their results.

“We provided free consultations with doctors, including specialists in ENT, pulmonology, and dentistry. To support this program, we collaborated with UNS Hospital, the UNS Medical Center, and the Faculty of Medicine (FK) UNS,” Prof. Ari elaborated.

While waiting for their turn, participants received education from young doctors of FK UNS about healthy living habits.

“We hope this social service event can benefit our cleaning service colleagues,” Prof. Ari said.

The Head of the UNS Medical Center Unit, Dr. Selfi Handayani, dr., M.Kes., expressed her gratitude to the Christian Community of UNS and ISI Surakarta for entrusting the clinic to host the Baksos event.

One of the cleaning service staff from UNS, Sanem, shared her excitement about participating in the free health check-ups.

“I hope this becomes a regular event so that cleaning staff can monitor their health,” Sanem said.

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