Does Attendance at Religious summer camp Strengthen the Faith of Teenagers?
Research does reveal a simple correlation between attending religious summer camps and the strength of teenagers’ religious faith. Nearly 40 percent of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 have been a camper at least once at a summer camp run by a religious organization with religious teachings or songs in...
Reaching People Today
“A lot of adults learn a great deal about the faith when the priest is directing his comments to children. It’s simple! There’s nothing like a Children’s Homily.” – Fr. Chad Hatfield Watch now and continue the conversation. What is something you learned at a children’s sermon? Watch now as...
What Is the Problem in Orthodoxy?
Watch now and join the conversation. Look at how it works in most parishes. What are your thoughts? Watch now as our partners at Pan Orthodox United, Voices of America (OVA) speak with Fr. Chad Hatfield President of St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary. ABOUT PAN ORTHODOX UNITED Pan Orthodox United works with...
What is Missiology?
Do you know what Missiology is? Watch now as our partners at Pan Orthodox United, Voices of America (OVA) speak with Fr. Chad Hatfield President of St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary. ABOUT PAN ORTHODOX UNITED Pan Orthodox United works with local churches, Orthodox Organizations, and individuals with a Pan-Orthodox focus, to...
Georgetown University’s Orthodox Christian Fellowship Chapter Hosts an Interfaith Ministry for Refugees
On Wednesday, April 19th, Georgetown University’s Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) chapter hosted an Interfaith Ministry for Refugees, where students learned more about the humanitarian relief work of International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) and other charities in Greece. The event provided students with a chance to get involved and support the...
Orthodoxy and Communism
Our partners at Pan Orthodox United, Voices of America (OVA) presents a new Travel Series! Together we discuss the importance of how the Communist Regime affected the Orthodox faith in Romania. Watch the video. ABOUT PAN ORTHODOX UNITED Pan Orthodox United works with local churches, Orthodox Organizations, and individuals with a Pan-Orthodox...
Show Love to Everyone You Know
Our partners at Pan Orthodox United discuss the importance of Showing Love to Everyone You Know on Valentine’s Day! Watch the video. ABOUT PAN ORTHODOX UNITED Pan Orthodox United works with local churches, Orthodox Organizations, and individuals with a Pan-Orthodox focus, to bring social and religious outreach to local Orthodox...
Nominate an Orthodox Emerging Leader
The 1st annual OCN 30 Under 30 Campaign is currently underway! During the campaign, we ask our members to nominate Orthodox emerging leaders. OCN is looking to find candidates that are women and men featured from your own communities in North America. Orthodox Christian Network will hold its first 30 Under 30 event in...
Is Pan-Orthodoxy important?
Our partners at Pan Orthodox United have answered the question, “Is Pan-Orthodoxy important?” Watch the video. ABOUT PAN ORTHODOX UNITED Pan Orthodox United works with local churches, Orthodox Organizations, and individuals with a Pan-Orthodox focus, to bring social and religious outreach to local Orthodox communities and young people everywhere. Their...
Is Religion Contractual or Something Completely Different?
What does it mean to be religious? Does it mean we enter into a contractual relationship with God? “We do this, He does that?” Or is it something totally different? This was the question that opened another interesting presentation offered to the young adults by the St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox...
Orthodox Voices of America Asks: What Makes Us Human?
Your feelings connect you with the people around you. Being connected to the people around you even connects you with God. It’s what makes you human. Feel your feelings! Watch the video. ABOUT PAN ORTHODOX UNITED Pan Orthodox United works with local churches, Orthodox Organizations, and individuals with a Pan-Orthodox...
Cell Phones and Kids Part 3
The following is the third of three parts from Technology Safety Through the Eyes of Faith, www.faithandsafety.org, a resource guide brought to you by a collaboration between the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and an attempt to give you some simple, straightforward advice and...
