The meeting followed Vespers service at the Cathedral. His Grace Bishop Nikon and Fr. Alexander Garklavs (the OCA Chancellor) were present. Participants included 8 clergy and 33 laity, with about equal number of men and women present. The meeting began with singing of the festal Troparion.
Introductory remarks by Bishop Nikon:
The Church has suffered a crisis, [...]
Entries from August 2008
August 26, 2008
OCA “Town Hall” Meeting Notes: Boston, MA, August 21, 2008
August 7, 2008
OCA “Town Hall” Meeting Notes: South River, NJ, August 2, 2008
Fr. Andrew Jarmus welcomed the participants to the South River, NJ, and discussed the “Ground Rules” of the Town Hall Meeting. He mentioned that these meetings are to hear the thoughts and concerns of the faithful before the All American Council.
Fr. David Garretson, Rector of the host parish welcomed the participants and spoke briefly about [...]
August 7, 2008
OCA “Town Hall” Meeting Notes: Carnegie, PA, July 31, 2008
The Town Hall Meeting opened with “O Heavenly King” at 6:59 PM
His Grace, Bishop Tikhon opened with some remarks: he was here not only as Locum tenens but as a member of the Holy Synod. He said that it was a joy to meet in Christ – even in bad times. He stated that we [...]
August 6, 2008
Lessons from the Council of 1917: A response to Professor Meyendorff’s proposal…
I decided to write this letter as a response to some suggestions that were recently made as to how our Orthodox Church in America should handle the recent scandal that engulfed us. We all know that many faithful of our Church are concerned with the current state of affairs in the OCA and would like [...]
August 6, 2008
Lessons from the Council of 1917: A proposal from Professor Paul Meyendorff…
As a member of the last six pre-conciliar commissions, I sympathize with your current dilemma – you face the nearly impossible task of restoring peace and order within the Church. Trust on all levels has broken down, and restoring trust must be at the top of the church’s agenda at the present time.
I have been [...]
August 6, 2008
OCA “Town Hall” Meeting Notes: Indianapolis, IN, July 31, 2008
The Indianapolis Town Hall Meeting was held at St. John the Forerunner Orthodox Church on July 31, 2008. Approximately 85 people were in attendance, mostly from the Indianapolis area, but also representing Kokomo and Crawfordsville, IN and Dayton, Lima and Cincinnati, OH. Eight members of the clergy were present.
Archbishop Job presided over the meeting and [...]
