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Published by the
Orthodox Church in America,
June 22, 2005
14th All-American
Council Preconciliar Commission announces
Pre-Council Workshops |
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The 14th All-American Council Preconciliar
Commission is pleased to announce the Pre-Council
Workshops.
For all participants arriving by Saturday, July
16, 2005, the following workshops will be
offered from 1:30 - 4:30 pm:
UNDERSTANDING THE STATUTE – The
Statute of The Orthodox Church in America is the
principle governing document of our Church. Based
upon the canonical tradition of the Orthodox
Church, the Statute serves to promote and support
the Church’s life and mission. This workshop will
introduce participants to how the Statute works
and how it is reviewed and revised to meet the
changing demands of church life in North America.
Archpriest David Brum and Priest Alexander
Rentel
1:30-3:00 p.m.
PREVENTING SEXUAL MISCONDUCT IN THE CHURCH
– Our society has changed dramatically in response
to the revelations of sexual misconduct inside and
outside the Church. The Church’s greatest concern
is to protect her children and all its flock from
sexual misconduct while also protecting herself
against false allegations of sexual misconduct.
This workshop will present ways in which your
parish can better prevent sexual misconduct by
recognizing its warning signs and what to do if
allegations of sexual misconduct are made.
Mr. Michael Herzak
1:30 – 3:00 pm
CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR CLERGY ON
HOMILETICS - Preaching is a central part
of the proclamation of the Good News of Jesus
Christ. The expectation of sound and engaging
preaching which inspires and edifies the faithful
should be central to every member of the clergy.
This workshop will explore the importance of
homiletics in the Orthodox Church and how our
clergy can be more effective preachers.
Priest John Behr and Professor John Barnett –
St. Vladimir’s Seminary
3:00 – 4:30 pm
LITURGICAL MUSIC WORKSHOP – A
practical workshop introducing the music to be
sung during the All-American Council, this
gathering will also help singers and directors
share the Council’s music with their choirs as a
means to help develop their parish music
resources.
Mr. David Drillock
3:00 – 4:30 pm
If you are interested in attending, please email
Archpriest Joseph Fester at
jfester@oca.org by July 5, 2005
indicating which workshops you will attend. Please
Subject Line your email PRE-COUNCIL
WORKSHOPS. This information will help us
prepare the amount of handout materials for the
respective workshops.
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