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19th SOBOR - 2010!

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News and Events
 

Parish Feast Day Celebrated In Jones, OK! - 09/02/10

The faithful members of Dormition of the Mother of God Ukrainian Orthodox Parish, Jones, OK, along with their pastor, Archimandrite Raphael and many visitors from other Orthodox parishes, welcomed His Grace Bishop Daniel, the ruling hierarch of the Western Eparchy of the Church to the parish's annual Feast Day Celebration on 28 August, 2010.  

На фестивалі парафії Української Православної Церкви Преcвятої Тройці! - 09/01/10

У неділю до міста Бенсенвіл з’їхалося багато українців. В цей день парафіяни Української Православної Церкви Преcвятої Тройці проводили щорічний фестиваль. Розпочалося свято Cлужбою Божою, а позатим усі попрямували на подвір’я. Тут мали змогу почастуватися смачними українськими стравами, послухати гарну музику та й просто поспілкуватися з друзями та родичами.

2010 MISSION TEAM OF STUDENTS RETURNS FROM ANNUAL TRIP TO ADOPTED UKRAINIAN ORPHANAGES! - 08/18/10

Bishop Daniel: "I must say that my Episcopacy and the lives of many are enhanced because of the service and dedication of the young people of our Church. With them, I offer my simple and humble prayer asking God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit to bless the faithful members of our Holy Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA for their commitment to those in need.  May our Faith and love be strengthened as we, in the words of Saint John Chrysostom, “purify ourselves by responding to the cries and needs of those with whom we share the great gift of being created in the image and likeness of God”.

2010 Winter Mission Trip to Ukrainian Orphanage! - 07/31/10

With the blessing of the Council of Bishops, the Consistory Office of Missions and Christian Charity in cooperation with the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA announce the dates for a winter missionary trip to the Znamianka Orphanage to celebrate the Life of St. Nicholas, for the faithful of our Church. This trip will take place 21-30 December, 2010.

Glory of Ukraine and Ukraine-Sweden Exhibits in NYC! - 08/17/10

The Ukrainian Museum of New Jersey, in memory of Patriarch Mstyslav of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of USA, is organizing a trip to New York City on September 8, 2010 to view two very important Ukrainian exhibits.  The Mazepa exhibit at the Ukrainian Museum NY is spectacular, with artifacts from museums which have never left Ukraine or Sweden before. The MOBIA exhibit is quite exceptional, with icons from the museum of the Pecherska Lavra. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to view these religious and historic artifacts here in the USA.

Bishop Daniel Participates in the Funerals Services for Metropolitan Christopher of Serbian Orthodox Church of North and South Americas! - 08/25/10

Hundreds of faithful and clergy from across the United States gathered at Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in Chicago, IL on August 23-24, 2010 to bid farewell to His Eminence Metropolitan Christopher of blessed repose, who fell asleep in the Lord on August 18, 2010.

CHICAGO DEANERY ALTAR SERVERS RETREAT A SUCCESS! - 08/12/10

Driving from Oklahoma for over 13 hours and suffering in rush-hour traffic for hours – were the topics of discussion between the altar servers and chaperons who gathered at Sts Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Parish in Palos Park, IL for the 2010 Chicago Deanery Altar Servers Retreat.

Another Record Breaking Year for Mommy and Me/Daddy and Me! - 08/11/10

Mommy and Me/Daddy and Me 2010 welcomed 78 participants, including twenty families from fourteen parishes. This year’s program focused on preparing the participants to be “Ready to Follow” Christ’s command to “Go Forth, Make disciples of all the nations.”

2010 Teenage Conference Begins Its Ministry! - 07/16/10

Life is tough enough being a teenager in today’s world - let alone being an Orthodox Christian teenager trying to live in Christ’s Image.  With this in mind, the Teenage Conference, a program of the Consistory Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry entered into yet another year of ministry at All Saints Camp of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA.

Third Youth Sobor of our Holy Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA! - 07/09/10

It is with great joy that the Consistory Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry announces the Third Youth Sobor of our Holy Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA.  As you may know, in October 2010 our parishes will be convening for our Tri-Annual Sobor, in South Bound Brook, NJ.  In an effort to teach our youth about the workings of our Church and create a role for their involvement within her future, a Youth Sobor has been developed, which will run concurrently with the Sobor of the Church. 

The Youth Sobor will take place Friday, October 29 – Sunday, October 31 of the Regular Sobor.  We pray that each parish will support their youth who want to attend this historic event!

19th REGULAR SOBOR of our Church!

According to the Constitution of our Holy Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA, I hereby call and bless the convocation of the 19th REGULAR SOBOR of our Church.  The Sobor will take place at our Metropolia Center of St. Andrew in South Bound Brook/Somerset, NJ, 27-31 October 2010. The Sobor will be preceded by a Metropolitan Council Meeting on 25 October and a one-day Clergy Conference on 26 October.  Read more>

Third Youth Sobor of the Church!

It is with great joy that the Consistory Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry announces the Third Youth Sobor of our Holy UOC of the USA. 

The Youth Sobor will take place Friday, October 29 – Sunday, October 31 of the Regular Sobor! We pray that each parish will support their youth who want to attend this historic event! Read more>

Spotlight
Ukrainian Museum of New Jersey!

During its tour of our parishes several years ago, the History and Education Complex Committee very often heard the words: “When we see that construction is under way, we will make our donation.”  To become a contributing benefactor, founder or patron of the Museum, or to sponsor a gallery, please contact Dr. Steven Sivulich at (412) 389-1723 to discuss investment opportunities.  Click here>

Message of the Episcopal Assembly Of the Canonical Orthodox Hierarchs of North and Central America May 26-28, 2010!

We glorify the name of the Triune God for gathering us at this first Episcopal Assembly of this region in New York City on May 26-28, 2010 in response to the decisions of the Fourth Pre-Conciliar Pan-Orthodox Conference held at the Orthodox Center of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Chambésy, Switzerland, from June 6-12, 2009, at the invitation of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Read more>

Our Mission
2010 Orthodox Mission Teams!
Publications

UOW

Ukrainian Orthodox Word
Vol. LVV
Issue VII-VIII

July-August, 2010

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UOL Bulletin

Ukrainian Orthodox League Bulletin

Vol. 56 #7
June 2010 Issue

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Orthodox Christian Bible Studies!

Orthodox Christian Bible Studies provides free multimedia resources that are formed—and informed—by the Holy Tradition of the Orthodox Church.

Saints Alive!

Saints alive! is a new offering by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and features interactive games and puzzles, in a colorful, fun environment, all with an Orthodox theme. The games are suitable for kids from ages 5 on up.

OCN
Orthodox Christian Network!

80 million Americans listen to Internet radio stations while at work or while surfing the Web. OCN provides 11 podcast channels, 25 online radio stations, and online broadcasts of the Divine Liturgy and Orthodox TV programs to reach this audience with the truth of the Orthodox Christian Faith.

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Ancient Faith Radio!

We offer two 24 hour internet based Orthodox radio stations but we also provide an extensive list of downloadable Orthodox Podcasts.