Comments on: Preconciliar Commission meets, plans series of “Town Hall Meeting” consultations http://oca15aac.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/preconciliar-commission-meets-plans-series-of-town-hall-meeting-consultations/ 15th All-American Council of the Orthodox Church in America. November 10-13, 2008. Pittsburgh, PA. Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:32:27 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Matushka Myra Oleynik http://oca15aac.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/preconciliar-commission-meets-plans-series-of-town-hall-meeting-consultations/#comment-10 Matushka Myra Oleynik Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:11:15 +0000 http://oca15aac.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-10 Christ is Risen! How wonderful to see your blog up and running. As lay co-chair of the 15th AAC I look forward to reading responses from our faithful. We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to Pittsburgh and we'll be meeting again this week to continue our planning. The pre-conciliar committee's theme, "Members of one another in Christ," is so very appropriate. Yes, we are in this together! Christ is Risen!
How wonderful to see your blog up and running. As lay co-chair of the 15th AAC I look forward to reading responses from our faithful. We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to Pittsburgh and we’ll be meeting again this week to continue our planning. The pre-conciliar committee’s theme, “Members of one another in Christ,” is so very appropriate. Yes, we are in this together!

]]> By: Fr. Sergius Halvorsen http://oca15aac.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/preconciliar-commission-meets-plans-series-of-town-hall-meeting-consultations/#comment-9 Fr. Sergius Halvorsen Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:28:46 +0000 http://oca15aac.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-9 I'm not sure if this is the best place for this post, but here it goes anyway. One of my most pressing concerns for the AAC has to do with establishing/articulating concrete objectives for the OCA, which is closely related to the budget. Clearly we are going to discuss and vote on a budget, but I think it has to be an outcome-driven budget. For example, if we are going to fund a certain level of staffing for the chancery, which will include a certain amount of travel for that staff, what is the expected outcome? What exactly will those staff accomplish as a result of that investment of time and talent? Let's say that one of the objectives for the next five years is to establish twenty-five new missions, and facilitate the renewal of twenty five established, yet struggling parishes. When it comes time to pass a budget, it will be clear what we need the money for. By establishing concrete objectives we will not only avoid a potential nightmare when it comes to discussing the budget, but we may move closer to establishing a unifying vision for the OCA. Gratefully, Fr. Sergius I’m not sure if this is the best place for this post, but here it goes anyway.

One of my most pressing concerns for the AAC has to do with establishing/articulating concrete objectives for the OCA, which is closely related to the budget. Clearly we are going to discuss and vote on a budget, but I think it has to be an outcome-driven budget. For example, if we are going to fund a certain level of staffing for the chancery, which will include a certain amount of travel for that staff, what is the expected outcome? What exactly will those staff accomplish as a result of that investment of time and talent?

Let’s say that one of the objectives for the next five years is to establish twenty-five new missions, and facilitate the renewal of twenty five established, yet struggling parishes. When it comes time to pass a budget, it will be clear what we need the money for.

By establishing concrete objectives we will not only avoid a potential nightmare when it comes to discussing the budget, but we may move closer to establishing a unifying vision for the OCA.

Gratefully,
Fr. Sergius

]]> By: Charli Riggle http://oca15aac.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/preconciliar-commission-meets-plans-series-of-town-hall-meeting-consultations/#comment-8 Charli Riggle Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:02:40 +0000 http://oca15aac.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-8 I saw that "the west coast" will be the site of one of the Town Hall meetings. I would like to suggest that there be more than one on the west coast. At a minimum, I think there should be one in the Pacific Northwest (Portland, Oregon, or Seattle, Washington, area) and one in California. Otherwise, it will be too difficult for concerned people to attend. I saw that “the west coast” will be the site of one of the Town Hall meetings. I would like to suggest that there be more than one on the west coast. At a minimum, I think there should be one in the Pacific Northwest (Portland, Oregon, or Seattle, Washington, area) and one in California. Otherwise, it will be too difficult for concerned people to attend.

]]> By: oca15aac http://oca15aac.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/preconciliar-commission-meets-plans-series-of-town-hall-meeting-consultations/#comment-7 oca15aac Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:50:14 +0000 http://oca15aac.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-7 Hello, Patty. Good question. I am the moderator of the site. Responses might come from me or, depending on the comment/question, someone else who might be in a better position to respond. For example, a question on resolutions would be forwarded to the chair of the Resolutions Committee, a question about the hotel would be forwarded to the Council Manager, etc. Have a blessed Holy Week and Pascha. Fr. Andrew Jarmus, Director of Ministries and Communications Hello, Patty.

Good question. I am the moderator of the site. Responses might come from me or, depending on the comment/question, someone else who might be in a better position to respond. For example, a question on resolutions would be forwarded to the chair of the Resolutions Committee, a question about the hotel would be forwarded to the Council Manager, etc.

Have a blessed Holy Week and Pascha.

Fr. Andrew Jarmus,
Director of Ministries and Communications

]]> By: Patty Schellbach http://oca15aac.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/preconciliar-commission-meets-plans-series-of-town-hall-meeting-consultations/#comment-6 Patty Schellbach Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:35:44 +0000 http://oca15aac.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-6 Hello blog site, Who is the mediator of this site? I have gained a confidence that through OCANEWS.org we know that Mark Stokoe is the responder to his website. This kind of gives his site a less distant feeling to our remarks. His is not an anonymouse committee. Who is posting and responding to our emails ? Do you take turns? Thanks for letting us know. Patty Schellbach :-) Hello blog site,
Who is the mediator of this site? I have gained a confidence that through OCANEWS.org we know that Mark Stokoe is the responder to his website. This kind of gives his site a less distant feeling to our remarks. His is not an anonymouse committee. Who is posting and responding to our emails ? Do you take turns? Thanks for letting us know.
Patty Schellbach :-)

]]> By: Daniel E. Fall http://oca15aac.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/preconciliar-commission-meets-plans-series-of-town-hall-meeting-consultations/#comment-5 Daniel E. Fall Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:39:22 +0000 http://oca15aac.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-5 It would be good if the PCC of the AAC published rules/process about submitting resolutions here. Sorry if I'm ahead of the plan. One thing about the internet is the cart can lead the horse a bit. Thanks. It would be good if the PCC of the AAC published rules/process about submitting resolutions here.

Sorry if I’m ahead of the plan. One thing about the internet is the cart can lead the horse a bit.

Thanks.

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