Church of the Annunciation Milwaukie (Portland), Oregon October 8-10, 2010 With the blessing of His Grace, Bishop Benjamin, the Diocese of the West is hosting a practicum for deacons and those studying for future service in the Holy Diaconate October 8-10 at the Church of Annunciation in Milwaukie, Oregon. Archdeacon Kirill Sokolov, coordinator of the [...]
The next in the series of 3-day weekend retreats hosted by Father Meletios at the Monastery of Saint John are currently scheduled. Each retreat begins Friday afternoon at 5 pm and concludes Sunday afternoon at 1 pm on the last weekend of each month.
Young Adult Retreat: July 30 – August 1, 2010
Theme: Being present in the Presence
Clergy Wives Retreat: September 24 – 26, 2010
Theme: Spiritual Tools for the Presbytera
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June 10-July 6 Residents of Heaven: Exhibit and Modern Orthodox Icons David Allan Hubbard Library, Fuller Theological Seminary, 135 N. Oakland Ave Pasadena, CA 91182 http://www.brehmcenter.com/event/2010-06-18-residents-of-heaven-exhibit-and-modern-orthodox-icons/ July 4-July 10 St. Eugene Youth Camp (Diocese of the West) Saint Nicholas Camp, Dunlap, CA Fr. Michael Anderson, Camp Director 510-333-8814 FrMichaelA (at) comcast.net July 5-July 10 All [...]
This summer, iconographer Heather MacKean will be conducting a workshop in Eastern Orthodox iconography from August 9th through August 14th at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Portland, Oregon. The workshop will culminate into a public lecture on the last evening, regarding iconology and the theological role of iconography. Through hands-on classes, Ms. MacKean will teach [...]
Dunlap, CA – St. Eugene’s Orthodox Youth Camp is announcing its 2010 program from July 4-10. For over 30 years, St. Eugene’s has offered youth ages 6-17 an experience of living and growing in an Orthodox Christian community. Each day’s activities are centered on what it means to live a life in Christ. Activities include [...]
In isolated parishes far from the “centers” of Orthodoxy, one can develop a sense of “functional congregationalism” even while consciously affirming the hierarchical structure of the Church. Then the Holy Synod comes to Liturgy, and you remember who you are. The clergy of the Rocky Mountain Deanery recently received such a blessing, holding their regular [...]
The first West Coast Pan-Orthodox Clergy Advent Retreat is scheduled to be held at St Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center in Dunlap CA December 1-3, 2009.
Over 140 staff and campers gathered this year for the annual RMOYC. The camp was founded by Archpriest Joseph Hirsch of blessed memory, who was present at the camp and gave his last public talks before being “taken from us”: Memory Eternal! 11 parishes, from three jurisdictions and as many states make the annual pilgrimage to share in fellowship, teaching, discussion, and worship throughout the week.
From July 5-11 over 50 Orthodox children and youth ranging in ages from 6-17 from Northern and Southern CA gathered for a week of Christ-filled activities at St. Eugene’s Orthodox Youth Camp.
As is our usual custom, Bishop Benjamin, clergy and faithful from the Bay Area gathered at Fort Ross to celebrate Independence Day. Following the Liturgy in the fort’s chapel, there was a cross procession to the nearby Russian cemetery where a panikhida was served for those who rest there. The services of the day were followed by a picnic and the firing of two of the four cannons in honor of the day.
