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Published by the Orthodox Church in America, October 14, 2005
2006
National Orthodox Camp Conference to be held
in Minnesota January 26-29
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FRONTENAC,
MN [OCA Communications] The 2006
national Orthodox camp conference will be held
at the Villa Maria Retreat Center here January
26-29, 2006.
The pan-Orthodox event, sponsored by the
Orthodox Church in America's
Department
of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministry,
is designed to assist camp administrators,
medical staff, and counselors.
The keynote speaker, the Rev. Harry Pappas,
rector of Saint Mary Greek Orthodox Church,
Minneapolis, MN, will offer presentations on the
treasures and challenges of the pan-Orthodox
camping experience. Father Pappas has had years
of experience ministering at annual camp
programs sponsored by the Orthodox communities
in the Twin Cities.
"The national conference is a blessed
opportunity to gather as one community of faith,
dedicated to the strategic planning and
implementation of Gods ministry through the
camping experience," said Mrs. Cheryl
Morse, chair of the OCA youth department.
"Whether attending as veterans or as
novices in camping ministry, the conference
provides attendees with a unique opportunity for
spiritual growth, validation, and
encouragement."
Registration forms and travel information may be
downloaded at yya.oca.org.
In an effort to share resources, participants
are being asked to submit religious ed
curricula, camp songbooks,
games/activities/crafts, camp schedules, theme
ideas, and policies and procedures in advance.
Resources will be compiled and distributed to
all conference participants. Submissions may be
sent in PDF or Word formats to camps@oca.org
no later than January 8, 2006. Hard copies may
be sent to Saint Marys Cathedral, 2006
National Camp Conference, 1701 5th Street NE,
Minneapolis, MN 55413.
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