Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA

Parish Feast Day Celebrated In Jones, OK!

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

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!

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

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!

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

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!

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

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!

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

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!

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

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!

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

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!

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

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!

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

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!

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

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!

Diocesan Church School Camp Completes Successful Year!

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Youth ages 9-13 and staff of our Holy Ukrainian Orthodox Church from Minnesota to Maryland gathered at All Saints Camp from June 26- July 10 for Diocesan Church School Camp. The encampment led by Spiritual Director Fr. Zinoviy Zharsky, assistant Spiritual Director Fr. Vasyl Sandeha and encampment director Natalie Kapeluck Nixon, witnessed one of its best years to date!

June 18-September 12, 2010: Ukrainian Sacred Icons at the Museum of Biblical Art in NY!

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

This exhibition from the collection of the oldest monastery in Ukraine, the Kyiv-Pecherska Lavra (or Monastery of the Caves) will survey the history of Ukrainian icons and their stylistic evolution over the centuries. Ukrainian icons incorporated noted influences from western art, particularly during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The blending of East and West in their iconography and style is unique and needs to be better known in the US. Alongside icons the exhibition will display textiles, ceremonial and altar crosses, chalices and other liturgical objects. MOBIA will be the first venue in the United States.