Archbishop Seraphim keynote speaker at Parish Ministries Conference July 25-28

ARLINGTON, VA [OCA Communications]

His Eminence, Archbishop Seraphim of Ottawa and Canada will be the keynote speaker at the Orthodox Church in America’s Parish Ministries Conference at Marymount University here July 25-28, 2007.

Archbishop Seraphim will initiate reflections on the conference theme, “The Heart Assured: Works of Love in Deed and Truth,” in his talk, titled “Outreach in the Healthy Parish,” at the opening session on Wednesday, July 25.

On Thursday, the Very Rev. Andrew Morbey, dean of Saint Mary Cathedral, Minneapolis, MN and chairman of the OCA’s Department of Pastoral Life and Ministry, will speak on “Clergy/Laity Expectations of One Another.” Responding to his presentation from the point of view of the laity will be Mr. John Rybicki, director of adult religious education at Saint Luke Parish, McLean, VA, and founding member of the parish’s Faith-in-Action Team.

The final keynote will be delivered on Friday by Nancy VanDyken, a member of Saint Anthony the Great Mission, Bozeman, MT and executive director of Gallatin County Love, Inc., an organization that trains people for ministry to the poor and marginalized.

Each keynote address will be followed by a discussion.

Several workshops on a variety of topics will be presented throughout the conference.

Two registrations are being offered. Those registering before July 1 may register for $125.00. After that date, the registration fee is $150.00. Special registrations are available for a one day participation. Because space is limited, early registration is encouraged. Download the registration form online in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.

For more information, contact Father Andrew Morbey at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); 612/781-7667; Donna Karabin at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); 703/768-1184; Arlene Kallaur at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); 516/922-0550; or Katherine Vitko at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); 703/892-1413. Information on Marymount University may be found at http://www.marymount.edu/confcenter/main.html.

A mailing about the conference was sent to all OCA parishes during the second week of May. Included in the mailing is an announcement letter from the chairpersons of the two departments hosting the conference, a schedule of events, a mini-poster, and a registration form. The conference schedule also appears at the end of this release.

Marymount University has space for 100 participants. Early registration is highly encouraged. All are welcome to attend!

PARISH MINISTRIES CONFERENCE SCHEDULE