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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 InfrastructureWhen people united in fidelity to Christ and His Church form a…
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…
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…
Volume III - 2006
On June 4, 2005, Christ the Savior Church in Southbury, Connecticut was consecrated. It was started twelve years before with just two families. At the time of the consecration more than one person came up to me and…
Volume III - 2006
Holy Spirit Church in Wantage, New Jersey, Decides to Give a Tithe of All Its Fund- Raising Activity Profits to Charity
After being elevated to the status of a church by His Eminence, Archbishop Peter, of the former…
Volume III - 2006
Every year as we approach Great Lent, we enter into a time of preparation for Christ’s resurrection, Holy Pascha. We prepare ourselves by spending more time in prayer and meditation, in fasting and repentance. Not…
Volume III - 2006
Four years ago, the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) began a national project entitled “Adopt a Seminarian.” This project was born of the need to assist seminary married students at St. Tikhon’s…
Volume III - 2004
1) Pray and Worship Together
After Sunday Liturgy or on Feast Days, plan a get-together with the parishioners to have a brunch. Everyone should bring a covered dish to share. Rejoice in the Resurrection or the…
Volume III - 2004
Singles Flyers (.pdf)
Over a year ago, approximately 150 single Orthodox Christians from throughout the Washington, DC region gathered for the inaugural Pan Orthodox Singles party. The participants came from as far…
Volume III - 2004
Held at St. Vladimir’s Seminary Crestwood, NY July 28-31, 2004
Coordinated by the OCA Department of Christian Witness and Service
Reading through the OCA website last spring, I came upon the web flyer for the…