While Thursday’s celebration of the Lord’s Ascension appears to be the end of the story that began with His Nativity & Ministry, and continued with His Passion & His Resurrection, it is not, because the Church will never end. Instead, after Christ ascends to sit at the right hand of the Father, we commemorate a new chapter for us on Earth, and a question: how will we carry on Christ’s Gospel?
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St. Stephen's Camp has a rich tradition, dating back to the 1980's, and is grounded on the principals of living a true Orthodox lifestyle with twice daily liturgical services, opportunities for reflection, community living and meals, athletics, arts & crafts, and nightly social activities.
This conference is open to all, including teachers of Sunday Catechism, Adult Religious educators, parents and grandparents of catechism students, Parish Team Ministry leaders, and Clergy. All sessions will be offered both live and virtually. For more information on the July 25th session, contact Gerry Clonaris at 704.574.6179 or Dr. Thomas Copulos at 561.706.3562 regarding August 1st.
This conference is open to all, including teachers of Sunday Catechism, Adult Religious educators, parents and grandparents of catechism students, Parish Team Ministry leaders, and Clergy. All sessions will be offered both live and virtually. For more information on the July 25th session, contact Gerry Clonaris at 704.574.6179 or Dr. Thomas Copulos at 561.706.3562 regarding August 1st.
This year’s retreat will center on faith-based tools and strategies to support caregivers in their
work with patients—and their families—facing serious or terminal illness and dementia. A key
component of the retreat will be fostering fellowship and community among Orthodox medical
professionals, creating space for shared reflection, mutual support, and spiritual connection.
On Saturday, April 11th & Sunday, April 12th, His Eminence Metropolitan Sevastianos of Atlanta celebrated the Holy Resurrection with the community of Holy Trinity Cathedral in Charlotte, NC. Click here for a selection of photos.