COVID-19 AND CLIMATE CHANGE Living with and Learning from a Pandemic
There are undoubtedly many striking parallels between the ecological crisis and the current pandemic. In many ways, however, the greatest threat to our planet at this time is actually not the novel...
Body of Christ
Learning Requires A Text
Religious Education in a Virtual World 6
There is still a great deal of uncertainty about what parish life will look like this fall because of the pandemic. Most likely you will offer an...
Expand the Staff
Religious Education in a Virtual World 5
There is still a great deal of uncertainty about what parish life will look like this fall because of the pandemic. As you plan your on-line religious...
Focus the Time and Content
Religious Education in a Virtual World 4
There is still a great deal of uncertainty about what parish life will look like this fall because of the pandemic. As you plan your on-line religious...
Focus the Time and Content
Religious Education in a Virtual World 4
There is still a great deal of uncertainty about what parish life will look like this fall because of the pandemic. As you plan your on-line religious...
If Possible, Gather Wisely and Safely
Religious Education in a Virtual World 3
There is still a great deal of uncertainty about what parish life will look like this fall because of the pandemic. While virtual meetings will still be...
Musings on 1 Corinthians 13, Today…
Love is free and it multiplies the more you share it.
It doesn’t run out unless you squander it or measure it.
Love doesn’t say, “You’re perfect just the way you are,” but rather
“I love...
Ask Good Questions
Here’s a second installment of Religious Education in a Virtual World.
A Good Question Will Start the Conversation
In the New Testament, one of the central elements of the encounters that...
Relationships Are Central to Religious Education
Religious Education in a Virtual World
There is a great deal of uncertainty about what parish life will look like this fall because of the pandemic. In particular, what might happen to...
The Pastor as Teacher
“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” (Acts of the Apostles 2:42). In the New Testament and throughout the life of...
The Apostles’ Life: No Pain No Gain
What Three Days Without Running Water Taught Me About Being Thankful
Racism and Orthodox Christianity in America: A Modern Commentary
In light of recent tragic acts of racism and brutality — including the heinous execution of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis, the murder of a black man simply for jogging...
That's a Wrap! Celebrating the Sunday Church School Year
Suggestions for ending the 2020 Church School and Parish Ministry year...
TOWARD A SOCIAL ETHOS OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH A New Document of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
In January 2020, the Ecumenical Patriarchate approved a social document crafted by a theological commission that was charged with formulating general parameters and guiding principles for the role...
Ascension and Pentecost
As we get closer to observing the Feasts of the Ascension and Pentecost, a closer look at their origins is timely. If you like solving puzzles, the upcoming feasts of Ascension and Pentecost...
Orthodox Perspective on the Ministry of the Church Online
Rev. Dr. Nicolas Kazarian *
New York City is still the epicenter of the pandemic and people continue to “shelter in place.” Our churches remain closed. However, parishes of the Greek...
What Does God Have in Store for Us?
Isaiah the Prophet
The Orthodox Church commemorates Isaiah the Prophet on May 9. Isaiah is often considered the greatest of the Old Testament prophets. Christians often refer to the Book of Isaiah as the “fifth...
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