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|  160 + conference attendees join Metropolitan Jonah for a group photo on a beautiful summer day | 160 + conference attendees join Metropolitan Jonah for a group photo on a beautiful summer day |
Over 160 clergy and laity attended the recent, highly successful Parish Ministries Conference held at Baldwin-Wallace College near Cleveland OH. Jointly sponsored by OCA Departments and Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Department of Christian Education and Department of Liturgical Music and the Diocese of the Midwest Parish Life and Development Ministry, the conference combined education worship and fellowship into a truly memorable, purposeful and enjoyable event. More information is available here. Photos courtesy of Father Gregory Safchuk.
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| Presentation and Handout Materials Available
The conference was delivered in three tracks each with nine sessions. All tracks shared common keynote sessions, meals, social periods and worship.
Materials from the Building Vibrant Parishes Track, presented by the Parish Development Ministry, are available below:
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|  Introduced by OCA Chancellor Fr. Alexander Garklavs, Fr John Matusiak set the conference tone in his opening keynote address | Introduced by OCA Chancellor Fr. Alexander Garklavs, Fr John Matusiak set the conference tone in his opening keynote address |
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| Session One
Good Practices of Vibrant Orthodox Parishes:
A Framework for Parish Renewal
Joseph Kormos, Parish
Development Ministry
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|  An enthusiastic audience settles in for Joe Kormos talk on Good practices of Good parishes | An enthusiastic audience settles in for Joe Kormos talk on Good practices of Good parishes |
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|  Alexa Geeza uses her high energy style honed as a professional trainer to shares lessons for teens... | Alexa Geeza uses her high energy style honed as a professional trainer to shares lessons for teens... |
Session Two
Taking Back Our TeensFresh Ideas for Lessons and AssembliesAlexa Geeza, St Joseph Orthodox Church Wheaton IL
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|  ... as audience actively responds | ... as audience actively responds |
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|  Charles Robbins engages participants to examine local community needs | Charles Robbins engages participants to examine local community needs |
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| Session ThreeA Model for Charitable Outreach:Lazarus on Our DoorstepCharles Robbins, St Gregory of Nyssa Church, Columbus OH Detailed Handout
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|  Anna Strelka shares experiences as a lay catechist | Anna Strelka shares experiences as a lay catechist |
Session FourLay Catechists in the Parish:Who; What; Where; When; Why; HowAnna Strelka, Holy Resurrection Church, Palatine IL
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|  Edith Marshall Roberts' talk was so engaging - the cameraman forgot to snap an action photo | Edith Marshall Roberts' talk was so engaging - the cameraman forgot to snap an action photo |
Session FiveGetting Ready for Inquirers:Who They Are, What They Ask,and What They Need.Edith Marshall Roberts, St Mark Church, Rochester MI
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|  Archpriest and Arch teacher Father John makes a key point | Archpriest and Arch teacher Father John makes a key point |
Session SixAssimilation & Integration:Bringing New Members into Your ParishArchpriest John Matusiak
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|  Audiences were consistently attentive and responsive throughout the conference | Audiences were consistently attentive and responsive throughout the conference |
Session SevenProper Parish GovernanceShared Leadership -- not CongregationalismJoseph
Kormos, Parish
Development Ministry
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|  Anne Marie Mecera leads the her group in a discussion of effective parish councils | Anne Marie Mecera leads the her group in a discussion of effective parish councils |
Session EightEstablishing a Spirit of Mission through a Healthy Parish CouncilAnna Marie Mecera, St. Gregory of Nyssa Church, Columbus OH
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| Session NineImproving Stewardship in Your Parish: Principles and Practices to Assure Necessary Resources for God’s Work.
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OCA Parish Ministry Conference 2010
Photos courtesy Fr. Gregory Safchuk
(51 images)
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Parish Visit - Sunday, 02/05/2012
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Church, Columbus, OH
Wednesday, 02/08 to 02/15/2012
Hogar Rafael Ayau Orphanage, Guatemala, Central America
Parish Visit - Sunday, 02/19/2012
St. Herman's Church, Minneapolis, MN
OCF Visit - Friday, 02/24/2012
His Grace, Bp. Matthias meets with OCF at St. Joseph Church, Wheaton, IL
Parish Visit - Sunday, 02/26/2012
Christ the Savior Church, Chicago, IL
Parish Visit - 03/03 to 03/04/2012
St. Andrew Church, Maple Heights, OH
Saturday - Vespers
Sunday- Morning Divine Liturgy
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Rocky River, OH
Sunday of Orthodoxy Speaker (Afternoon)
OCF Weekend - 03/09 to 03/12/12
Kent, Youngstown, Akron, OH
Parish Visit - 03/16 to 03/17/12
Theotokos "Unexpected Joy" Orthodox Church, Ash Grove, MO
Vespers - Friday / Divine Liturgy - Saturday
Parish Visit - 03/17 to 03/18/12
St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Springfield, MO
Vespers - Saturday / Divine Liturgy - Sunday
Parish Visit - 03/25/12
SS. Peter & Paul Cathedral, Detroit, MI
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