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An Orthodox vision of the parish.
Parish administration and leadership.
Needs and talents assessment.
Education in the parish.
Parish fellowship and outreach.
Addressing special needs, and problems in the parish.
Groups, organizations and programs that contribute to parish life.
Parish growth.
Volume IV - 2012
After the Armistice in 1918, a British officer remarked, “now that this war is over, we can go back to real soldiering.” There is much truth in that statement, though perhaps not the way he intended. The war continues for its veterans even after the...Volume IV - 2011
There is a saying in Oregon, “If you don’t want it to rain carry an umbrella.” Emergency Preparedness planning is similar to making a huge umbrella composed of many panes that in their entirety form a protective device for those beneath it. Readiness planning...Volume III - 2010
The Department of Christian Service and Humanitarian Aid, as an important part of its ministry, has recognized and raised up the special needs of people with disabilities. Articles in the Resource Handbook for Lay Ministries have treated this subject as early as 1983, one year after...Volume III - 2010
As he went along, he saw a man who had been blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, for him to have been born blind?” Jesus answered: “Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born...Volume III - 2009
“Inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me” (Matthew 25:40). Who are “the least of these”? Of course, they are persons lacking adequate food, shelter, and clothing. They are the friendless, the sick, the imprisoned...Volume III - 2008
The center of worship for a family is often the home, perhaps the holiest place there is. The home is where you gather with family to eat, to raise a family, to read the word of God. Jesus said, “If anyone loves Me, he will...Volume III - 2007
Church School Lenten Read-A-Thon Extra Resources At our parish we are blessed to have as our priest’s wife, Lydia Westerberg, who is a professional librarian. She has helped us build up a wonderful parish library of religious and spiritual materials for all ages. Some...Volume III - 2007
In this series, Protodeacon Kirill Sokolov examines the role of computer technology in the life of a parish community. Part I. Savvy Infrastructure When people united in fidelity to Christ and His Church form a local community—a parish—they strive to offer...Volume III - 2007
“If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all!” There is a lot of wisdom in this old adage. In truth, as Christians we should only speak in love to our fellow man, including when the time comes that there is...Volume III - 2006
I suppose most people go through life with their plans generally in place. I mean, they go through school, find someone they love, begin a career, get married, raise a family and then retire, enjoy their grandchildren for a while and then take their place...