Mission Statement: Offer both the parishioners of St. Nicholas and its visitors opportunities to grow in the likeness of Jesus Christ, our Lord – the perfect model for all humanity – and encourage them to (re)discover the limitless treasures of our Orthodox faith.
Goals
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Engage all parishioners in the rich and grace-bestowing life of liturgical worship in our Church. This will be accomplished through inspiration, education of our children to learn our hymns and feast days, and encouragement of wider participation of the Sacred and Divine Liturgy, Orthros, Vespers, Paraklisis, and other services.
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Provide ample opportunities for parishioners to learn through adult classes, Bible studies, prayer services, and spiritual enrichment seminars. This educational program will allow each to fully embrace the transforming spiritual life of our Church.
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Equip parishioners with the wisdom and tools to better engage the hardship and struggles of life that strengthen the family and marital relationships.
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Evangelize and teach the Faith by creating opportunities to witness the Gospel of Christ to the heterodox and to establish an on-going class to educate catechumens in the fullness of Orthodox Christianity.
Plan
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Underway now – Offer pre-marital counseling and encourage the Sacrament of Confession as the “forgotten medicine.”
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Underway now – Organize and offer annual pilgrimages to Orthodox Christian monasteries.
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September 2007 – Establish a weekly faith-education class for adults.
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April 2007 – Host an inspirational “Spiritual Enrichment” day twice a year with a guest speaker.
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September 2007 – Offer an evening “Spiritual Enrichment” course and/or Bible study program.
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TBD – Offer annual parenting seminar, marriage-building seminar, and substance abuse counseling.
