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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 II - 1996
In 1989, our parish, Saint Joseph’s, was established in Chicago’s far-western DuPage County suburbs, a rapidly-growing area of around one million people which, at the time, had only three Orthodox churches. Initially, we met in the cafeteria of a public school in Naperville, IllinoisÂ...Volume II - 1996
In January, 1996, Arlene Kallaur, Editor of the Resource Handbook for Lay Ministries, and Michael Anderson, OCA Director of Office of the Youth and Young Adults, met with Andrew Buleza, a member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral in Wilkes Barre, PA along with his pastor, Vrev...Volume II - 1994
Personal stories from childhood which pertain to the Church have unique power. Given the right opportunity, sharing these stories with others can be a gratifying experience for ourselves, and for others. Faith can be shared. Seeds can be planted. Lives can be touched. And, I...Volume II - 1994
Sexual Abuse In God’s Family It is time for the church family to bring sexual abuses out of the closet, to face this problem, and to move forward rebuilding the shattered image of the family of God when such abuses occur. Overt sexual harassment,...Volume II - 1993
FACING THE REALITY OF AIDS “No one can responsibly deal with [the AIDS] crisis by denial, and that is what we are tempted to do. We are not immune as some would imagine. As one person is reported to have said, I could not have...Volume II - 1993
The beginning of our Parish-to-parish outreach was established slightly before my coming to St. Nicholas Church in Norwich, Connecticut. Our parish had already received an assigned parish through the national church Parish-to-parish Program in conjunction with the Moscow Patriarchate. Contact had already been made. Our...Volume II - 1992
Some parishes schedule church school classes before the Sunday Divine Liturgy; some, after the Liturgy; and still others, during a “part” of the Liturgy. In addition, however, there are more and more Orthodox parishes that schedule their church school classes during available week nights or...Volume II - 1992
Charitable giving has been an important part of the life of our mission parish for several years now. It begins with designating 10% of our annual budget for that purpose. Additionally parishioners cheerfully give beyond that when a special need arises. How did the importance of...Volume II - 1992
“Gregory of Nyssa points out that Moses’ vision of God began with the light, with the visible burning bush, the bush which was bright with fire and was not consumed; but afterwards, God spoke to him in a cloud. After the glory which could be...Volume II - 1991
The question of the role of the laity is an important one; one which the Church here in America has failed to address adequately. Granted, the Orthodox Church has always maintained the concept that the Church is comprised of both clergy and laity, and without...