Orthodox College Students: Turning the World Upside Down
For forty days from the middle of August through the end of September, Orthodox Christians across the country focus on the lives of college students. As students settle on campus for another academic year, it is certain that they will encounter a world full of questions about the very meaning...
On Orthodox Christian Parishes in America
Listen Now. Join us as Fr. Chris has a conversation with Alexei Krindatch, The Assembly of Bishops Research Coordinator and the author of many fascinating studies, including the recent Orthodox Christian Churches in 21st Century America: A Parish Life Study and Young Adults and Young Adult Ministries in American Orthodox Christian Parishes. His study...
Millennials and the Future of the Faith
My name is Charissa, and I’m a millennial. As a millennial, my generation and I are constantly being accused of ruining everything. I’ve read article after article exclaiming with frustration that millennials aren’t doing things the way their parents did, and it’s collapsing the world as we know it! Are...
Reviewing Woven, An Interactive Book for Teenage Girls
Woven, written by by Edna King and Zoe Pappas, is an interactive book for the modern teenage girl interested in learning more about Orthodox Christianity. Being 22 and a senior in college, I am a few years older than the target audience for this book. However, I still related to the...
OCN Hosts First Annual 30 Under 30 Award Celebration
Inspire. Innovate. Motivate. Lead. Celebrate the Future of Orthodoxy. On Saturday, September 9, 2017, the OCN hosted the First Annual 30 Under 30 Award Celebration in Brookline, MA. Heartfelt congratulations to all 30 award recipients! What began as a simple idea to scout out and champion the leaders of our...
Orthodox LIFE School and The Gospel of Luke
Ever felt the need to leave behind the distractions of your day and focus solely on God? To take the time to pray and learn more about what is God’s will for you? Listen Now. Our first interview is with Rev. Hieromonk Innocent (Green), the Superior of St. John of...
Modern Trials to Our Ancient Faith: The Challenges to Living Orthodoxy in America
“Rules, Rituals and Story – How We Experience and Share our Faith” If you had a choice between memorizing and learning a bunch of rules to follow, or reading or watching an exciting story, which activity would you pick? Most would choose the latter. Despite our universal love of story,...
Graduation – A Beginning of Something New
May is quickly approaching, and for many that means finishing up a college semester with projects and finals. For some of you, that may also mean college graduation. With college soon behind you, you may be wondering what lies ahead. The job search can be a daunting one, especially if you are...
Faith and Student Loans
What’s the riskiest financial decision you’ll have to make before you turn 18 years old? If you think it’s buying a car – wrong. If you think it’s the opportunity cost of backpacking for a year through the Greece – wrong. The answer is…drumroll please…taking out a student loan. But,...
The Dandelion Rebellion
I like dandelions. Dandelions are weeds, and I know that, but what is a weed, after all? A weed is something you didn’t plant and don’t want. By that definition, liverwurst is a weed. I don’t plant dandelions, but I do like them. They are so happy! They spring up...
