EAGAN, MN [OCLI] – If you have been asked to serve on a parish council or if you feel unprepared to make a meaningful contribution to any non-profit board, this episode is for you. An interview with Fr. Ian Pac-Urar, director of Continuing Education for the OCA, explores some of the topics addressed in Boot […]
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EAGAN, MN [OCLI] – When you serve the Church, are you joyful and invigorated? Or do you feel your service is a thankless, lonely, or overwhelming burden? As the body of Christ, we are called to encourage one another. To do this, we need connections! BOOT CAMP – LEARN MORE! Peer Learning cohorts meet twice
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NIANGUA, MO [DOM Communications] – Holy Resurrection Monastery recently received a mission team from the Chicago Deanery offering four days of work on various projects from August 29 – September 1. St Luke Orthodox Church in Palos Hills, IL, sent a team of parishioners lead by Archpriest Andrew Harrison and Archpriest Howard Salon. In four
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BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – On Tuesday, September 07, under the chairmanship of Archbishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest, the Diocesan Administration met to discuss final preparations for the upcoming Diocesan Assembly on October 11-13. The council includes: Archpriest Paul Jannakos, Chancellor, Archpriest Herman Kincaid, Secretary, Priest Alexander Koranda, Communications Director, Reader Philp Sokolov,
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CHESTERTON, IN [DOM Communications] – On Sunday, September 5, 2021, Archpriest Anastasy Richter, Rector of St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church, Chesterton, IN, unexpectedly fell asleep in the Lord. The members of his parish community have set up a “GoFundMe” account to assist his family through this difficult time. The account reports, “he was in good health,
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BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – The Diocese of the Midwest utilizes the month of September to focus on providing support for the diocesan seminarians. With the launch of the “S.O.S. – Support Our Seminarians” campaign, we would like to share the following reflection with our audience. Donations collected during this month go directly to supporting
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CHESTERTON, IN [DOM Communications] – The Archpriest Fr. Anastasy Richter, known by family and friends as Stacey Richter, beloved husband to Trudi Richter and father to his three daughters Michal, Anika, and Sarah, and Pastor of St. Elizabeth the New Martyr Orthodox Church in Chesterton, Indiana, unexpectedly fell asleep in the Lord on September 5,
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SYOSSET, NY [OCA] – Applications for 2022 Church Planting Grants are now being accepted by the Orthodox Church in America’s Department of Evangelization. “Grants of up to $24,000.00 are awarded to first-year recipients,” explained Archpriest Thomas Soroka, Project Manager of the Departments of the Orthodox Church in America. “The grant money must be used solely to assist in
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BURBANK,IL [DOM Communications] – On Wednesday, September 1, 2021, Archpriest Sergei Glagolev reposed in the Lord at the venerable age of 93. Fr. Sergei, who is most noted for his work in liturgical music, was also a beloved pastor. The following was shared with DOMOCA.ORG by Archpriest John Memorich, Rector of Archangel Michael Orthodox Church
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NEW YORK, NY [ACOB] – The following information is provided by the Legal Matters Committee of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America for the benefit of Orthodox Christian parishes and organizations throughout the country. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is in the process of contacting businesses and organizations (including
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