HCHC Semester of Faith
Dear Brothers, At our Syndesmos Meeting, three weeks ago, we discussed the "Semester of Faith” at HCHC. The Semester of Faith invites students to study at Hellenic College for a semester, with a full-tuition scholarship, to deepen their Orthodox Faith while they continue to earn credits toward their bachalor’s degree. For more information see the [...]
Save a Life Ormylia
Please post with this caption: I have known Panagia Philanthopini, a remarkable ministry of the Annunciation Women’s Monastery in Ormylia, Chalkidi, Greece for many years. Their Elder, Aimilianos of blessed memory, had the prophetic foresight to establish this medical center decades ago to share the healing power Christ’s love with all who come for free services, [...]
Report on Missionary Work
In April of 2018, Fr. Anastasios (Elekiah) Kihali, an Orthodox priest from Kenya, visited our parish to co-celebrate Liturgy, preach the sermon, and meet us during Coffee Hour about his ministry. It was exhilarating due to his dynamic presence, vigorous preaching of the Gospel, and marvelous way of meeting people. 5 years later we can now [...]
2022 National YAL Conference Taking Place in New York City, July 30th – July 4th
Join hundreds of young adults from all over the country for 4 days of Faith, Fellowship, Networking and FUN! The National Young Adult League (YAL) Conference is taking place June 30 to July 4, 2022 in New York City in conjunction with the National Clergy Laity celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the Greek Orthodox [...]
Last Night’s Soup Run
So many hungry individuals met us at our first stop during last night’s Soup Run that we ran out of food. This rarely happens. In only 40 minutes, we served 65 delicious meals of chicken, rice and vegetables. The need is great, our guests are returning, they know where to find us and know that [...]
Thank you for supporting B1C at our Benefit Breakfast
It was my joy and privilege to attend this annual Benefit Breakfast and represent our parish that has been supporting this remarkable, ecumenically sponsored organization to help immigrants transition to life in the U.S. The keynote speaker, Luis Canalis (now an immigration lawyer in the Philadelphia area) gave moving testimony of his harrowing experience growing [...]