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DEPARTMENTS AND MINISTRIES Scroll down for details about each department. Use the list here for quick links to each department site. To address several needs among both clergy
and laity, the Archdiocesan Advisory Committee on Science and
Technology (AACST) was formed in 2001 by a group of scientists,
engineers, medical and legal professionals, as well as theologians
under the guidance of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, and
with the approval of the Holy Eparchial Synod and the Archdiocesan
Council
Since the establishment of the first Greek
Orthodox Church in 1864, the evolution of the Greek-American
community has been a primary concern of the leadership of the
Church. To meet this concern this department works to maintain
the historical documents of the Greek Orthodox Church and of
Hellenism in the Americas.
The Archdiocese Benefits Committee is the
legal body of the Church in America to address the temporal
needs of our clergy and lay employees of the Archdiocese.
The primary work and ministry of the Department
of Communications is to facilitate proper and coordinated communication
throughout the Church in America and to communicate the scope
of the ministry and activity of Archdiocese in the larger contexts
of America and the world. The Department has the task of assisting
the Hierarchs, Clergy, Parishes, Departments, Organizations,
Institutions, and Programs in receiving and communicating information
in timely and effective ways, as this is critical both to the
growth and support of every area of the life of the Church.
The Ecumenical Office has as its main function
the task of providing information, stimulating interest and coordinating
ecumenical activities on the archdiocesan, metropolitan and parish levels.
It adheres to the principle that Orthodoxy and Orthodox ecumenism must
always speak the truth, never compromising the integrity and purity
of Orthodox teachings, but always respecting the sincerity of the religious
convictions and spiritual sensitivities of others.
The Department of Finance is charged with
maintaining the material well-being of the Archdiocese of America
that it may flourish as an icon of God’s plenty and mercy.
It is responsible for the oversight of all financial matters
of the Archdiocese.
The mission of GOTelecom is to serve the
needs of the Church by producing and disseminating religious,
cultural and educational mass media materials pertaining to
Orthodox Christianity and Hellenic Culture. A wide assortment
of GOTelecom videos is available for viewing and purchasing
online within this section.
The purpose of the Greek Education and Culture
program of the Archdiocese is to instill in our youth the spiritual,
moral and cultural values of our Greek Orthodox heritage so
that they may be exemplary American citizens and faithful members
of our Holy Orthodox Church.
The IT Department is responsible for all
computer operations and systems at the Archdiocese. Coordinating
technology efforts in the various Archdiocesan departments,
organizations, and institutions is also a focal point for the
IT Department in order to improve the speed, efficiency, and
accuracy of information shared and disseminated.
The IM Department manages and facilitates
internet development for all Archdiocesan departments, institutions,
and organizations. The department also coordinates computer-based
multimedia development for the Archdiocese. The mission of Internet
Ministries is to follow the commandment of our Lord Jesus Christ
who said: "Go into all the world and proclaim the good
news to the whole creation." (Mark 16:15)
This department has been established
to deal with marriage and family—fundamental institutions
of vital importance for the Church and Society. A significant
part of the work of the department is the issue of inter-Christian
marriages.
This office is responsible for the coordination
of the English and Greek Press Offices, Radio and Television
Office (GOTelecom) and Archdiocese involvement in matters of
public and political affairs in the United States and relations
with the White House, Congress, academic leaders, local and
state officials. Further the department is responsible for the
implementation of programming for public events involving the
Archdiocese, and the Clergy-Laity Congresses.
The Orthodox Observer is a monthly publication
of the Archdiocese for the purpose of serving as a direct link
between the leadership of the Church and each individual reader.
It communicates the message of the Gospel and provides news
of local, national and international interest about the Church.
The Department of Outreach & Evangelism
has been established to renew and share the Orthodox Christian
Faith in America by nurturing a deeper commitment to our Lord
Jesus Christ within His Church, by reaching out to inactive
Orthodox Christians and to the unchurched, by meeting the needs
of those inquiring about the Orthodox faith, and offering each
community the tools for parish renewal and for the establishment
of new parishes.
At any point in time, many parishes throughout the Archdiocese
are in need of fundraising assistance from an outside, objective,
and experienced source, but with the special needs of Greek Orthodox
parishes in mind. In 2004, the Archdiocese created the Office of Parish
Development as a resource for various aspects of parish development,
including raising funds for expansion projects and renovations, stewardship,
grant opportunities, endowments, and more. The Office of Parish Development
aims to assist parishes to work according to an effective strategy
that is rooted in sound fundraising principles. Even more importantly,
the office works to ensure that funds are raised in such a way as
to glorify God and to enhance the spiritual life of all involved.
In 2006 and 2007, the annual Stewardship Program materials of the Archdiocese were created and distributed through the Office of Parish Development. The task of this newly instituted
department is to develop further and to coordinate the philanthropic
work of the Archdiocese. Working closely with various community
organizations, most especially the Ladies Philoptochos Society,
this Department will coordinate on a national level the philanthropic
work of the Church wherever the need may arise.
The Department of Public Affairs assists the Office of
the Archbishop in coordinating the Archdiocese involvement
in matters of public and political affairs in the United
States, the White House, Congress, academic leaders and
local and state officials. This office also implements programming
for public events related to public affairs.
This department keeps the vital records
of the Greek Orthodox Faithful, including marriages, divorces,
baptisms, and funerals. It compiles annual vital statistics
in cooperation with diocesan registrars, and maintains the canonical
files.
The purpose of this department is to serve
the parishes and metropolises by providing materials and services
that will advance their programs of religious education. The
department also serves individuals, organizations, military
bases, ecumenical groups, and overseas parishes with catechetical
resources that advance the spiritual admonition to "Grow
in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ"
(2 Peter 3:18)
The Stewardship Program is a ministry resource
to help guide parish stewardship campaigns. Materials are created around
a central theme, which changes annually, and include posters, brochures,
sample communication documents, month to month operation guidelines,
and other resources for priests and lay leadership. The stewardship
materials are mailed to all parishes in the fall of each year and are
also available online at goarch.org. The Office of Parish Development,
which oversees the Stewardship Program, is also available to provide
additional assistance to parishes regarding their individual stewardship
programs.
The mission of the department is to minister
to youth workers, young people and their families, enabling
them to fully experience the Orthodox Faith; to assist the local
parish and metropolis in creating and sustaining youth and young
adult ministries; and to create resources, which are disseminated
throughout our Archdiocese.
The Direct Archdiocesan District Office of Education serves the District?s parochial day schools and the afternoon Greek language schools by providing professional training for all teachers (Greek and English curricula); appropriate materials for teaching Greek as a second language; and The Comprehensive Examination in Modern Greek for the evaluation of student learning.
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