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Instructor: Rod Eichenberger
A 5-Day Professional Development Workshop for Conductors of Choirs at All Levels
This 5-day professional development workshop, designed for conductors of choirs at all levels, gives special emphasis to the important role non-verbal skills can play in rehearsal and performance. Check information for workshop in another locale.
For more information: http://www.georgefox.edu/choralconductors/index.html
Boys Convention will take place the following week: July 17th to July 20.
For more information: https://www.suscopts.org/
St. Mark’s is a fun and exciting place to develop a deeper devotion to the Serbian Orthodox Church, its faith, canons, and worship while meeting new people and sharing new experiences.
Soccer Camp – July 13th – Cedar Point
International Champions Cup Soccer Game – Real Madrid vs. Paris Saint Germain – Columbus, OH
For more information: http://www.saintmarkscamp.org/
Theme: Liturgy – The Work of the People
For more information: http://www.antiochian.org/music/sacred-music-institute
The Forum will focus on specific parish situations common to the numerous “small” parishes throughout the Orthodox Church in America and other jurisdictions. Workshops and presentations will explore ways to assist parishes with memberships of 75 or fewer souls to achieve stability, build a positive self-image, and accept their calling to live a life in Christ without necessarily becoming “big.”
For more information: http://domoca.org/news_160218_2.html) or (http://oca.org/news/headline-news/canton-oh-site-of-third-small-parish-forum-july-14-16
“In Company with Angels: Seven Rediscovered Tiffany Windows”
“Angels Representing Seven Churches,” the central element of this exhibit, are a set of free-standing, eight-foot tall, windows created by Louis Comfort Tiffany in 1902 at Tiffany Studios in New York City. Originally commissioned for a church in Cincinnati, the seven windows depict angels which are almost life-size, illustrating passages from the Bible’s Book of Revelation. Although they form a set, each angel, named according to their Biblical reference, has different characteristics—and their own personality—depicted in glass through the artistry of Tiffany Studio. On view July 14 through October 16, 2016
For more information: http://museumofrussianicons.org/en/special-exhibits/upcoming/
2016 for the Pittsburgh, Mid-Atlantic, Tri-State and Washington D.C. Deaneries
For more information: http://www.campnazareth.org/
The St. Petro Mohyla Institute Board of Directors & Executive Director are thrilled to announce the esteemed Ukrainian Summer Immersion, Cultural & Language Camp which will be offered again in 2016.
The Program will be a five week long camp consisting of formal language instruction with a focus on Ukrainian culture and leadership training. At the end of the five weeks, each student will receive a credit in Ukrainian 10, 20 or 30.
For more information: http://www.mohylainstitute.ca/summerschool.html
A pilgrimage to holy places in Russia is being organized from July 20 to August 6, 2016. The group will be led by His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad.
The pilgrimage route includes a visit to holy places in the following locations: Moscow, Kazan’, Barnaul, Biysk, Gorno-Altaysk.
For more information: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6618bb811d31f972f0367f6c4/files/%D0%A0%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%81%D0%BF_EN.pdf
We are the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America, an official organization of the Orthodox Church in America, and our mission is to proclaim, share and reveal our Orthodox Christian Faith through service, fellowship and example.
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1647632148802738/ or
The local Chicago Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) chapters invite you to join us for the 90th FOCA National Convention. We are planning a spectacular weekend!
For more information: http://www.orthodoxfellowship.org/upcomingconvention.html
Our Anticipated Guest: His Grace Bishop Thomas
For more information: https://www.eccyc.org/college/#!prettyPhoto
For children 8 years old (or entering 3rd grade in Fall 2016) – 18 years old (or will be graduating High School in Spring 2016). Each year, the youth of our Metropolis join for faith, fun and fellowship in an Orthodox Christian environment. This rapidly growing program, held at NaCoMe Camp and Conference Center near Centerville, TN, provides an assortment of activities for its campers.
From Orthodox Life sessions, to archery and canoeing, campers will meet new friends, have lots of fun, and learn about their Orthodox Christian Faith. Please feel free to look through our entire web site and keep updated on our daily activities.
For more information: http://www.southerncamp.com/
Topic: Chosen
Our Anticipated Guest: His Grace Bishop Thomas
Bible Competition Topic: Ruth
For more information: https://www.eccyc.org/hs-girls/
This year’s workshop is a six-day iconography course. Prosopon teacher, Dmitri Andreyev, will again be coming to teach. Food and lodging are not provided, but, asalways, we are willing to help you find suitable accommodations and will have a“limited” supply of rooms available with parishioners of Annunciation parish.
For more information: http://www.prosoponschool.org/pdf/Oregon2016.pdf
Guest Speaker: Sr. Vassa
For more information http://dosoca.org/ or http://dosoca.org/files/2016Assembly/Bulletin-Insert—DOS-ASSEMBLY-2016.pdf
Topic: Purpose
Our Anticipated Guest: His Grace Bishop Thomas
Convention Information: www.HolyGhostUOC.org/2016

The 40th Ruby Anniversary Choir Conference of THE SOUTHEASTERN FEDERATION OF GREEK ORTHODOX CHOIRS AND MUSICIANS will be entitled “Be Filled with the Spirit…Making Melody to the Lord with all your Heart
Theme: “The Dormition & Transfiguration Services””
Speakers: Fr. Nicholas & Fr. Seraphim Dedes
For more information:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annus-est-christus-seminars-series-one-tickets-19317783009
The Museum of Russian Icons has the honor of hosting the renowned Prosopon School of Iconology for an intensive six-day course on icon writing. Under the guidance of Vladislav Andrejev, students will study the techniques of painting icons, including transferring the image, applying gold leaf, mixing pigments, using the “floating” egg tempera technique, and lettering in the traditional style. Students will use natural materials and the traditional multi-step process to paint their own icons of Archangel Michael. Previous students can make special arrangements with the instructor to paint another subject for their icon workshop. Throughout the course, students will be introduced to iconology, iconic symbolism, and the theological and philosophical basis of each step. No previous artistic experience is required.
For more information: http://www.prosoponschool.org/schedule.html
These interactive classes teach various aspects of the icon to children at least 7 years of age and up. Activities range from demonstration, interactive discussions, story time and making an icon themselves (Guardian angel), which they will work on everyday of the camp. The individual lessons are:
Lesson 1-What is an Icon
Lesson 2-Icon Symbols and their Meaning
Lesson 3-A look at Pigments and How to Make Paints and Gesso (demo)
Lesson 4-Russian Fairy Tales and the Icon: The Tale of St George (storybook)
Lesson 5-How to Read an Icon: A Look at Rublev’s Trinity Icon.
Cost:
How to Propose a Session
The Mary Jaharis Center for Byzantine Art and Culture seeks proposals for a Mary Jaharis Center sponsored session at the 24th International Medieval Congress, University of Leeds, July 3–6, 2017. We invite session proposals on any topic relevant to Byzantine studies.
The thematic strand for the 2017 IMC is “Otherness.” See the IMC Call for Papers for additional information about the theme and suggested areas of discussion.
Session proposals should be submitted through the Mary Jaharis Center website site. The deadline for submission is August 31, 2016.
For more information: http://maryjahariscenter.org/sponsored-sessions/24th-international-medieval-congress
All are welcome to join us at our annual Pilgrimage. Presentation by guest speaker Father Michael Oleksa. “The History of Monastic Missionary Activity in Russian Alaska”. For more information: http://www.newskete.org/pilgrimage.html
Throughout the day: photo exhibit,
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Monks’ & Nuns’ gift shops open.
Throughout the day: photo exhibit,
meditation gardens,
Greek and Lebanese food available
for purchase, chapel community bake sale, hospitality table,
Monks’ & Nuns’ gift shops open.Throughout the day: photo exhibit,
meditation gardens,
Greek and Lebanese food available
for purchase, chapel community bake sale, hospitality table,
Monks’ & Nuns’ gift shops open.
Preparing for the Journey of Marriage: A One-Day Workshop for Couples Marrying in the Orthodox Church. RSVP by August 4, 2016.
Iconographer: Reverend Deacon Matthew Garrett
Smolensk Mother of God. This is the prototype for the icon we will paint from start to finish during the class. No previous art experience is necessary. Instruction in acrylic gouache using 23K gold leaf. Icon will be approximately 10” x 12”.
For more information: http://media.wix.com/ugd/690852_cc11be99aa44433abd96356008a87209.pdf
Iconographers: Tatiana & Dmitrii Berestova
For more information: http://www.prosoponschool.org/schedule.html
Since 1988, Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage has been building secure, safe and weather-tight homes for some of the most impoverished families in northern Mexico. Built strictly by volunteer labor, these homes provide families economic security and hope for a brighter future. While serving these families, the volunteers discover that they have been transformed. Through their service to others, they realize that they have received much more than they had given. To date, we have hosted well over 11,000 volunteers on our 16 acre ranch as we continue to humbly bear the burdens of others in the name of Christ.
Week of August 19-25 also has available slots.
For more information: http://www.projectmexico.org/homebuilding/schedule
Third Annual St. Macrina Orthodox Institute Conference will feature many good speakers and the theme will be “Diakonia and the Liturgy of Good Works in the World.” The talks will emphasize the broader understanding of diakonia as service which extends the depth and power of sacramental life into our interactions with the world, especially through the generosity and love shown through the good works of charity and ministry to those in need.
Our keynote speaker, Matushka Vera Proctor, Director of FOCUS Minnesota, will speak on ‘The Myrrhbearers’ Great Boldness in the Faith in Jesus Christ: As He Is, so are We in This World,’” and there also will be talks on Scripture and history and modern saints, all showing the connection between liturgy and the divine call to good works.
Other presenters include Archdeacon Kirill Sokolov, and Rebecca Luft, who will speak on “The Liturgy of Love of Your Neighbor: Commands of Law and Gospel”, Dr. Eric Jobe, whose presentation is titled “Serving Tables: Diaconal Ministry in Liturgy and Charity in Ancient Israel and the Mediterranean World.” Deacon Jacob Van Sickle, will speak on “Fourth Century Models of Christian Philanthropy and Diakonia.” Dr. Helen Theodoropoulos, will address the topic of “Modern Saints as Examples of Diakonia.” Anna Strelka, o will conduct a practicum for catechists;and Archdeacon Kirill Sokolov, will lead the diaconal practicum.
Participants may also request private meetings with His Grace, Bishop Paul.
In cases of financial hardship, please contact Father Elijah at 312-714-9775. Registration deadline is July 25.
A registration form with additional details and complete schedule is available here.