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Article by His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios at the 41st Clergy-Laity Congress in Pheonix, AZ in 2012.
More »The 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress Convenes in Phoenix July 1-5
News Article with the schedule of the upcoming 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Pheonix, AZ.
More »The 41st Clergy-Laity Congress Begins with the Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix
News Article describing the Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Cathedral at the start of the 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Pheonix, AZ in 2012.
More »Chosen and appointed by God to go and bear fruit
As we begin this new year and our preparations for the upcoming 41st Clergy-Laity Congress of our Holy Archdiocese, I offer an initial reflection on our theme for this blessed gathering: “Chosen and appointed by God to go and bear fruit.” This theme is based on the words of our Lord to His disciples in John 15:16, as He taught them the meaning of the relationships they shared and assured them of the great work that God would accomplish through their faithful service. Jesus said, You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit (John 15:16). In this first of a series of articles on our Congress theme, we contemplate the meaning of this biblical passage and the insight it offers for our lives and service as Orthodox Christians and for the vital offering of love and ministry of our Church in America.
More »Bearing Fruit Through Reconnection
Our reflections on the theme for our 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress, “Chosen and appointed by God to go and bear fruit,” lead us to consider how we fulfill the commission we have received from Him. He has chosen and appointed us (John 15:16) to go to all who need the saving and transforming presence of Christ and to bear fruit by offering a witness of divine grace, by strengthening faith, and by guiding others into a sustained and growing relationship with Him. To accomplish this sacred work, it is essential that we recognize those who need to connect or reconnect with God. In the previous article we examined our calling to go to those who are searching for God and seeking answers in the midst of the questions and challenges of life. In this article we address our ministry to people who have had some connection with the Orthodox Church in the past, but currently, they are not active participants in a parish.
More »Archbishop Demetrios' Greeting for Clergy-Laity 2012
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America offers a greeting to the Clergy and faithful to attend the 2012 Clergy-Laity Congress in Phoenix AZ July 1-5, 2012.
More »2012 Youth and Young Adult Ministries Report
Report of the Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America delivered at the Plenary Session of the 2012 Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress held from July 1 - 5 in Phoenix, AZ.
More »2012 Stewardship Report
Report of the Department of Stewardship of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America delivered at the Plenary Session of the 2012 Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress held from July 1 - 5 in Phoenix, AZ.
More »2012 Science and Technology Report
Report of the Archdiocesan Advisory Committee on Science and Technology delivered at the Plenary Session of the 2012 Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America held from July 1 - 5 in Phoenix, AZ.
More »2012 Religious Education Report
Report of the Department of Religious Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America delivered at the Plenary Session of the 2012 Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress held from July 1 - 5 in Phoenix, AZ.
More »2012 Parish Development Report
Report of the Department of Parish Development of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America delivered at the Plenary Session of the 2012 Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress held from July 1 - 5 in Phoenix, AZ.
More »2012 Outreach and Evangelism Report
Report of the Department of Outreach and Evangelism of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America delivered at the Plenary Session of the 2012 Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress held from July 1 - 5 in Phoenix, AZ.
More »2012 National Ladies Philoptochos Society Report
Report of the National Ladies Philoptochos Society of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America delivered at the Plenary Session of the 2012 Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress held from July 1 - 5 in Phoenix, AZ.
More »2012 Military Chaplaincy Report
Report on Military Chaplaincy delivered at the Plenary Session of the 2012 Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America held from July 1 - 5 in Phoenix, AZ.
More »2012 Marriage and Family Report
Report of the Department of Marriage and Family of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America delivered at the Plenary Session of the 2012 Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress held from July 1 - 5 in Phoenix, AZ.
More »2012 Leadership 100 Report
Report of Leadership 100 delivered at the Plenary Session of the 2012 Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America held from July 1 - 5 in Phoenix, AZ.
More »Patriarchal Message to the 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress
Message from the Patriarch on the occasion of the 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress
More »2012 Internet Ministries Report
Report of the Department of Internet Ministries of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America delivered at the Plenary Session of the 2012 Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress held from July 1 - 5 in Phoenix, AZ.
More »Sermon by Archbishop Demetrios of America
Divine Liturgy sermon delivered by His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios at the 2012 Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Phoenix, Arizona.
More »2012 Hellenic College Holy Cross Report
Report of Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology delivered at the Plenary Session of the 2012 Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America held from July 1 - 5 in Phoenix, AZ.
More »2012 Department of Greek Education Report
Report of the Department of Greek Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America delivered at the Plenary Session of the 2012 Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress held from July 1 - 5 in Phoenix, AZ.
More »2012 Department of Communications Report
Report of the Department of Communications of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America delivered at the Plenary Session of the 2012 Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress held from July 1 - 5 in Phoenix, AZ.
More »2012 Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Report
Report of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate delivered at the Plenary Session of the 2012 Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America held from July 1 - 5 in Phoenix, AZ.
More »2012 Archdiocese Administration Report
Report of the Office of Administration of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America delivered at the Plenary Session of the 2012 Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress held from July 1 - 5 in Phoenix, AZ.
More »Where We Go To Bear Fruit
Article by his eminence Archbishop Demetrios at the 41st Clergy-Laity Congress in Pheonix, AZ in 2012.
More »Patriarchal Message to the 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress
Patriarchal Message of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for the 41st Clergy-Laity Congress in Pheonix, AZ in 2012.
More »Keynote Address of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America for the 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress
Keynote Address by the Archbishop on the occasion of the 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity congress
More »Keynote Address of Archbishop Demetrios Officially Opens 41st Clergy-Laity Congress
Article detailing His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios's Keynote Address as well as the opening of the 41st Clergy-Laity Congress in Pheonix, AZ in 2012.
More »Clergy Laity 2012 Keynote Delivered by Archbishop Demetrios of America
Keynote address delivered by His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America at the 2012 Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Phoenix, Arizona.
More »Clergy Laity 2012 Address by Metropolitan Sotirios of Toronto
This address was delivered by Metropolitan Sotirios of Toronto at the 2012 Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Phoenix, Arizona.
More »Ministry Reports Cover Letter of the 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress
The text of the Ministry Reports Cover for the 41st Clergy-Laity Congress in Pheonix, AZ in 2012. Includes pdf download.
More »Resolutions of the 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress - July 4, 2012
Resolutions of the 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress - July 4, 2012
More »Resolutions of the 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress - July 4, 2012
Resolutions of the Clergy-Laity Congress in Phoenix, AZ, 2012
More »Plenary Session and Banquet Conclude 41st Clergy-Laity Congress - Delegates Decide to Keep Congress Biennial
The official business of the 41st Clergy-Laity Congress concluded Wednesday July 4, 2012 with the plenary session which lasted all day and was the culmination of the forums, meetings of the committees, workshops, receptions and social events of fellowship--all of which contributed to a very productive and successful Congress, inspiring the delegates and participants to spread the message, Chosen and Appointed by God to Go and Bear Fruit.
More »2012 Finance Committee Report
Report of the Finance Committee of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America delivered at the Plenary Session of the 2012 Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress held from July 1 - 5 in Phoenix, AZ.
More »Bearing Fruit Through Our Witness of Christ
Over the past four months we have been preparing for our 41st Clergy-Laity Congress by reflecting on the Congress theme and its implications for our mission, service, and planning. Our theme, “Chosen and Appointed by God to Go and Bear Fruit,” affirms so much about our relationship with God, our identity as Orthodox Christians, and our calling to offer a witness of Christ.
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