2021 Eastern Dioceses Virtual Fall Retreat

Theme: The Church as Family

November 11-13, 2021
Welcome to the 2021 Eastern Dioceses Virtual Fall Retreat information page!  We are excited to be able to bring Dr. Philip Mamalakis to speak to us on the topic of "Exploring the Church as Family".  This retreat is sure to encourage and strength the life of your parish as we continue to grow in serving one another in love.  Please take a few moments to review the information below, and then  share this information and invite others to join you.  All are welcome!
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Keynote Speaker
Dr. Philip Mamalakis

Philip Mamalakis teaches pastoral care and is Director of the Field Education program. His professional interests are in Orthodox pastoral theology and marriage, family, and parenting. His interests also include the interface of contemporary mental health theory, research and practice, and Orthodox theology. He has published articles on therapists in congregations, working with couples recovering from infidelity, and Orthodox marital counseling. He is currently collaborating with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Department of Marriage and Family in developing an Orthodox marriage preparation program. His research is in the areas of Orthodox pastoral theology, Orthodox parenting, and marriage and family life. He has presented numerous talks, seminars, and retreats on marriage, family life, parenting, and Orthodox perspectives on mental health.

Schedule

Hosted on Zoom - Zoom links are included in the flyer
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 Thursday, November 11
6:00pm       Opening & Akathist to Jesus, Light to Those in Darkness served by
                             Fr. John (Rassem) El Massih
7:00pm       Keynote Session #1 - Dr. Philip Mamalakis
8:30pm       Diocesan Ministry Council
Friday, November 12
5:00pm       Adult Education - Fr. George Alberts
5:00pm       Village at Home - Fr. Christopher Shadid
6:00pm       Vespers - SJC YouTube Livestream
7:30pm       Keynote Session #2 - Dr. Philip Mamalakis
9:00pm       Clergy & Wives Discussion w/ Dr. Philip Mamalakis
9:00pm       Young Adult Ministry (YAM) - Fr. George Parsenios
Saturday, November 13
8:00am       Orthros - SJC YouTube Livestream
9:00am       Hierarchical Divine Liturgy - SJC YouTube Livestream
11:30am     Internet Use & Safety for the Family - Dn. Christian
                           Manassah (Dept. of Internet Ministry)
11:30am     Orthodox Education Opportunities - Fr. David Hyatt
1:00pm       Antiochian Women (AWE) - Guest Speaker: Georgia 
                           Mamalakis, "Hospitality of the Heart"
3:00pm       Closing & Remarks by His Grace Bp. THOMAS

*7:00pm     Teen SOYO - Guest Speaker: Fr. Christopher Shadid, "Bridging the Gap"
                    $5 will be donated to IOCC for every teen who attends!

Recordings

All presentations will be recorded and made available after the retreat with the speaker's permission.  Recordings will be posted to the Eastern Dioceses YouTube channel.

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