Meeting began with the singing of “O Heavenly King” at 11:40 am
Approximately 50 persons attended the meeting held at DisneyWorld Contemporary Resort in conjunction with the 82nd National FOCA Convention. Majority of attendees were FOCA members; members of local parishes also present.
Fr. Andrew Jarmus began the meeting explaining that this is not a plenary session [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Town Hall Meeting Notes’
September 18, 2008
OCA “Town Hall” Meeting Notes: Orlando, Fl, August 30, 2008
August 26, 2008
OCA “Town Hall” Meeting Notes: Boston, MA, August 21, 2008
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, [...]
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 [...]
July 30, 2008
OCA “Town Hall” Meeting Notes: Burr Ridge, IL, July 24, 2008
Attending the Chicago metro area Town Hall Meeting at Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, Burr Ridge, IL, were His Eminence, Archbishop Job of Chicago and the Midwest and over 100 people including 18 clergy. OCA chancellor, Archpriest Alexander Garklavs, served as facilitator.
“O Heavenly King,” was sung by all.
Host pastor, Fr. Stephen Karaffa, greeted and [...]
July 25, 2008
OCA “Town Hall” Meeting Notes: Hartford, CT, July 23, 2008
The July 23, 2008, Town Hall Meeting at All Saints Orthodox Church, Hartford, CT, opened with “O Heavenly King.”
Meeting facilitator, OCA Secretary, Archpriest Eric Tosi, welcomed the participants and gave a background to the Town Hall Meeting process. He stressed that from the Town Hall meetings, the Preconciliar Commission is looking for concrete suggestions for [...]
July 25, 2008
OCA “Town Hall” Meeting Notes: Bethlehem, PA, July 19, 2008
The Town Hal Meeting at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Bethlehem, PA, began at 10:05 a.m. with the singing of “O Heavenly King”.
His Grace, Bishop Tikhon made brief introductory comments and welcomed everyone to Bethlehem parish. He explained that we are here to listen to people’s comments and to share ideas humbly and in love and [...]
July 17, 2008
OCA “Town Hall” Meeting Notes: St. Vladimir’s Seminary, July 12, 2008
The Town Hall Meeting at St. Vladimir’s Seminary, Crestwood, NY, was held Saturday, July 12, 2008, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
The meeting opened with the singing of “O Heavenly King.”
His Grace, Bishop Nikon of Boston, New England, and the Albanian Archdiocese attended the meeting. OCA Chancellor, Archpriest Alexander Garklavs served as facilitator. [...]
July 8, 2008
OCA “Town Hall” Meeting Notes: Edmonton, AB, July 3, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm with the arrival of Archbishop Seraphim and Bishop Nikon
Approximately 49 laity and clergy were present, representing six parishes.
Both bishops were introduced as well as Michelle Jannakos by Archbishop Seraphim
It was noted that St. Herman’s has more people in attendance than Ottawa had for the same meeting.
The [...]
July 8, 2008
OCA “Town Hall” Meeting Notes: Washington, DC, June 28, 2008
His Beatitude Metropolitan Herman, Diocesan Bishop, began the meeting with the singing of “O Heavenly King.” Archpriest Alexander Garklavs, Chancellor, Orthodox Church in America (OCA) and Lisa Morris, Preconciliar Commission, were in attendance. Approximately sixty (60) people (clergy and laity) participated.
Father Garklavs facilitated the meeting and opened by stating that we are [...]
