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KDIA Radio Adds a Third Release of Come Receive the Light
KDIA RADIO ADDS A THIRD RELEASE OF Come Receive The Light Press Release For more information contact: Chuck Powell, Development Director 877-273-2348 Ft. Lauderdale (May 25) – KDIA AM 1640 in San Francisco, CA has added a third release of Come Receive The Light, the national radio program for the Orthodox Christian Churches in America. You can now hear Come Receive The Light each Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 on AM 1640 KDIA “The Light for San Francisco.” KDIA can be heard in San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Vallejo, and Yuba City.
Luisi Family Visits the Mission Center as they prepare to serve in Albania
– The Mission Center was blessed to welcome Constance, Dennis and Domenico Luisi to St. Augustine during the week of May 9th – May 12th as they made final preparations to serve as OCMC missionaries in Albania.
IOCC Assistance Continues In Disaster Areas of South Asia and U.S.
In South Asia, Indonesia and Thailand are the focus of IOCC projects to assist in areas most severely affected by the December 2004 tsunami. IOCC is providing nearly $3 million in assistance to the two countries through projects focused on reconstruction, health, education and vocational training for young people.
His Grace DIMITRIOS of Xanthos officiates at the Groundbreaking Ceremonies for OCMC's Missionary Training and Administrative Support Center
On May 5th, 2006, the groundbreaking ceremonies of OCMC’s Missionary Training and Administrative Support Center were conducted by His Grace DIMITRIOS of Xanthos, General Secretary of the Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA). The day started with an overcast sky, but, as the groundbreaking services began, the sun shone brightly. Faithful from Orthodox communities throughout the country, together with local dignitaries, OCMC benefactors, board members, staff, and missionaries, joined to mark this historic day.
Major Issues Dominate Proceedings of SCOBA
Several major issues were discussed at length yesterday during the meeting of the Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA) being held in Chicago. These included: Issues in Coordinating and Establishing New and Mission Parishes, Sexual Misconduct in the Church, Keeping Young People Connected to the Church and the State of the Diaconate.
Major Donation Given to Orthodox Christian Network
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Leon have donated $100,000 to OCN for the specific purpose of giving the media ministry of OCN the freedom to continue seeking the funding necessary to create a truly national media witness for Orthodox Christianity in this country.
OCN Shares the Light With New Jersey
Come Receive The Light, the national Orthodox Christian radio program produced by Orthodox Christian Network, announces our new affiliate ministry partner in New Jersey. The faithful at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church have partnered together with Orthodox Christian Network to add our very first station in New Jersey.
OCF Real Break Program Achieves Milestone
he Orthodox Christian Fellowship’s Real Break program continued its amazing growth this year, reaching a significant milestone - 500 students - in the process. In late February and March, 2006, 101 college students, participating in nine trips, actively engaged themselves in this life-changing experience. This brought the seven-year Real Break total to 518 students who have chosen this college ministry as an alternative to the traditional warm weather Spring Breaks that college students normally go on, often participating in a life style which can limit personal spiritual development.
Revised Schedule of CRTL Programs for April 2006
Revised Schedule of Programs for April 2006
Clergy Leader Needed for OCMC’s Guatemala Mission Team
The Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) is seeking a clergyman to fill the team leader position for the upcoming short-term Youth Outreach Mission Team to Guatemala. The team will travel July 8 - 24, 2006. Please consider applying.
Bishop Dimitrios of Xanthos to Celebrate the Groundbreaking of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center on May 5, 2006
After outgrowing its facilities three times, the Mission Center embarked on a major campaign effort to respond to that growth. May 5, 2006 will mark the successful conclusion of that campaign as it celebrates the groundbreaking of the new Missionary Training and Administrative Support Center. Bishop Dimitrios, who also serves as the General Secretary of SCOBA, will return to officiate at the ceremonies on the 20-acre property.
SCOBA Hierarchs on Well-Being of Children
We are writing at this time because we know that you care deeply about the well-being of your children, and it is precisely your children who may pay the highest price and become victims of the uncontrolled availability of all that is now technologically available on the internet.
Orthodox Mission Teams: APPLY TODAY FOR A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE!
Orthodox Mission Teams make a difference. Sponsored by the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC), short term Orthodox Mission Teams, through work, witness, and worship, becomes a visible expression of love, unity, and support in the Church. Teams offer the opportunity to witness the Orthodox Faith in action and support Orthodox communities
IOCC Appoints new Communication Director
International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) announces the appointment of Amal E. Morcos as its Director of Communications. Ms. Morcos will be responsible for implementing the organization's communications plan, and act as its communications liaison with other organizations.
The Feast of the Sunday of Orthodoxy
As Hierarchs of the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas, we address you in the grace and peace of our Lord on this Feast of the Sunday of Orthodoxy, the first Sunday of Great Lent. On this day, following the monumental decision of the Seventh Ecumenical Council held in Nicaea in 787, when we commemorate the restoration of the Holy Icons to their rightful place in our churches and divine services, we are called to direct our hearts and minds to the theological basis of the use of icons, which is the Incarnation of Jesus Christ.
The Orthodox Christian Mission Center Features - 2006 Mission Coin Box Program
The purpose of the Coin Box Program is two-fold. First, it is to teach the Orthodox faithful in the United States about missions. Second, money raised supports the work of Orthodox Missions around the world.
March 5, 2006 - Sunday of Cheesefare and Mission Sunday
As the Hierarchs of the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA), we greet you in the peace of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ on this Sunday of Cheesefare. This day immediately precedes the beginning of our spiritual journey of Great and Holy Lent, a day which it has become our custom to observe annually as "Mission Sunday." On this day, we commend the noble work of our Orthodox Christian missionaries everywhere who have realized Jesus' words that "the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few" (Matthew 9:37), and who have prayerfully responded to His call by going out as laborers to spread the Good News of salvation to all corners of the earth.
Orthodox Christians Called By SCOBA Hierarchs To Pray And Give To Missions
The nine hierarchs of SCOBA write: “On this day, we commend the noble work of our Orthodox Christian missionaries everywhere who have realized Jesus’ words that the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few (Matthew 9:37), and who have prayerfully responded to His call by going out as laborers to spread the Good News of salvation to all corners of the earth.”
OCN Shares the Light With Middle Mississippi
Starting Sunday February 19th, Come Receive The Light will air each Sunday afternoon at 2:30 on WJNT AM 1180. The station is a 50,000 watt powerhouse that serves most of Middle Mississippi from Jackson, Mississippi.
His Grace DAMASKINOS, Bishop of Ghana, Thanks The Mission Center for Its Support
In a recent press release, His Grace, DAMASKINOS, Bishop of Ghana, shared news of exciting growth of the Church in Ghana. Since August of 2005, the Diocese has started a new parish, St. Tryphon, in the eastern region of Ghana; opened a day nursery school, and laid the foundation stone of a new library, in the northern region ...
Fourth Annual Inter-Orthodox Camp Conference Convenes in Frontenac, MN
Camp directors and staff representing various Orthodox jurisdictions of SCOBA convened for the fourth annual Inter-Orthodox Camp Conference this year in Frontenac, MN. The Orthodox Church in America and St. Mary Summer Camp of Minneapolis hosted the conference at Villa Maria Retreat Center during the weekend of January 26-30, 2006, gathering over 40 participants from across the country.
Retreat for Women Graduates of Orthodox Theological Schools
The first retreat for Women Graduates of Orthodox Theological Schools, held at Antiochian Village in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, attracted approximately 30 participants from across the country. Women representing Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese), St. Vladimir's Theological Seminary (Orthodox Church in America) and St. Nersess Seminary (Armenian Diocese) met in an atmosphere of prayer, reflection and respectful discussion. Together they shared joys, experiences and concerns affecting their witness and service, so they may better assist in the "building up of the body of Christ" (Eph. 4:12).
Orthodox Christian Mission Center needs Teachers in Albania
HELP WANTED: missionaries for 2-year commitments to serve growing educational projects in Albania. Currently the Orthodox Church, under the direction of His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios, runs a number of kindergartens and two primary schools, with plans to expand the existing program through high school.
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