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We are Growing We are Growing We are Growing We are Growing
Family Life Ministries is growing and would like to find out how we can best serve your
parish. We've created a blog, are hosting workshops and seminars, and are in the
process of creating modules, but we’d like to have your input. We are inviting each
parish to help develop this ministry as a grass roots effort so we can better serve your
needs.
At this time, we are seeking representatives in each parish that will act as a liaison be-
tween the ministry and the parish. Representatives would be dedicated and committed
laypeople who will work hand in hand with their Priest and the Family Life Ministry to
assist in facilitating effective communication.
This ministry also works in partnership and cooperation with the Greek Orthodox Arch-
diocese of America’s Department of Marriage and Family. We are also pan-Orthodox,
reaching across jurisdictional lines to offer any fruits of the ministry to all Orthodox
faithful, unto God’s glory.
Workshops and RetreatsWorkshops and RetreatsWorkshops and RetreatsWorkshops and Retreats
Family Life Ministry is dedicated to family & marriage workshops & retreats that offer:
• opportunity for connection
• time to build relationships
• forums for discussion
• gathering in fellowship
• atmosphere conducive to learning
• fostering maturation and growth
Goals to:
• strengthen and support marriages
• empower, reassure, and assist parents
• engage, guide, and direct our youth
• train and educate facilitators
• bridge relationships between old and young
• honor, learn from, and care for elders
• value the journey of single-hood; embrace and welcome the unmarried
• support, assist, and mentor Orthodox Christian clergy families
We are in the process of scheduling dynamic, interactive and informative workshops
and retreats throughout our Metropolis. Please contact Paula Marchman at:
[email protected] for more information.
FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY November 2013
FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY
His Eminence
Metropolitan ALEXIOS
of Atlanta
Ex-officio
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATORS:
Rev. Fr. Paul Kaplanis Spiritual Advisor
Rev. Fr. Gregory Georgiou Pre-Marital
Paula Marchman Managing Director
MINISTRY BOARD:
Presbytera Mari Mars
Mrs. Edna King
Mrs. Harriette Jacobs
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The mission of the Metropolis of Atlanta Pre-marital ministry is to provide the Archdiocesan Journey of Marriage seminar to every cou-
ple getting married in the Orthodox Church.
This mission is being implemented by training both clergy and lay facilitators in the Journey of Marriage seminar so that they can pro-
vide this seminar to couples getting married in their parish and region. After clergy and lay facilitators have completed their training,
they co-facilitate seminars with an experienced facilitator until they are qualified to conduct the seminar independently. As a result,
the Metropolis of Atlanta Pre-marital ministry strengthens relationship between the couples and the Church, provides clergy with pas-
toral care skills and resources and assists couples to enter into the Sacrament of Matrimony more prepared.
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Through the Family Life website and blog, we provide excellent resources of Orthodox materials to assist the healthy development
and maintenance of Christ-centered marriages and families. Topics include marriage at all stages of life, parenting, single life, grief,
single parenting, substance abuse, stress, communication, trauma, Church etiquette, common Church myths and more.
Please pray for us that God would direct this ministry and that our efforts
would be in His will.
- Family Life Ministry Board
Please link the Family Life Ministry website onto your parish website: http://familylifeministry.atlanta.goarch.org.
Does your family have
a Family Media Plan? VISIT:
www.FaithandSafety.org
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“We need a revolution in our family life. We need to fire a shot heard round the world calling our fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters to come together again and put aside the shackles of screen addictions and activities to make the church in the home.”
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America Keynote Address - Family Ministry Conference - September 26, 2013
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“For this reason I bow my knees to the Fa-
ther of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the
whole family in heaven and earth is
named...that Christ may dwell in your hearts
through faith; that you, being rooted and
grounded in love, may be able to compre-
hend with all the saints what is the width and
length and depth and height--to know the
love of Christ which passes knowl-
edge..." (Ephesians 3:14-19)
CENTER FOR FAMILY CARE
Family Ministry Conference Minneapolis, MN
In September, members of the Metropolis Family Life Ministry staff attended the Family Ministry Confer-ence hosted by The Center for Family Care of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The con-ference was attended by members of Clergy, Parish leadership and laity representing Metropolises nation-wide.
Keynote speakers included: His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America, Rev. Fr. Constantine Sitaras, Rev. Fr. Anthony Coniaris, Rev. Fr Harry Pappas and guest speaker, Jim Burns, Executive Director of HomeWord Center for Youth and Family.
Conference workshops covered Making your Parish a Family, Outreach to our Missing Parish Family Members, Using Technology to Reach Parish Family, Religious Educa-tion across the Family/Development Life Span, Creating
Space for Teens and Parents to Talk about their Faith, Tech-nology & Family and the Church in the Home.
The Center for Family Care of our Archdiocese works
closely with all Metropolises and Parish communities to grow and sustain healthy and vibrant Family Minis-
try supporting the needs of the Body of Christ. The Atlanta Family Life Ministry is working to implement
many of the tools and information received at this conference to further enhance programs and resources already in place as well as to increase and grow this
ministry by supporting our Metropolis parish commu-nities at both the parish and Metropolis levels. �
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Through this Ministry, our Faithful will be able not only to learn life skills but also and more im-
portantly, they will be guided to nurture a personal, vital and living faith. I urge you, because
many people are seeking help, information and guidance, to participate in these programs that
strengthen our marriages and our families. If we do not offer them help and guidance from our
Orthodox faith, they will look elsewhere. This is why it is so important that we make it a priority
to guide and support our families in strengthening their relationships to each other and to our
Orthodox faith.
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UPCOMING Family Life Ministry EVENTS:
Pre-Marital Workshops: • December 14th: ATLANTA, GA
Annunciation Cathedral • December 15th: CHARLOTTE, NC
St. Nektarios GOC • January 4th, 2014: SOUTH FLORIDA
TBA • January 11th: CLEARWATER, FL
Holy Trinity GOC - Clearwater • February 15th: WINSTON-SALEM, NC
Annunciation GOC Holy Trinity - Holy Cross GOC
• February 14th: WINSTON-SALEM, NC Annuniciation GOC
Pre-Marital Facilitator Training: • December 14th: CHARLOTTE, NC
St. Nektarios GOC • January 3rd, 2014: SOUTH FLORIDA
TBA • January 10th: CLEARWATER, FL
Holy Trinity GOC - Clearwater • January 31st: BIRMINGHAM, AL
Holy Trinity - Holy Cross GOC
Events Around the Metropolis: • December 6-8th: ORLANDO, FL
“Get Out of the Boat!” Family & Life Retreat
• January 11th, 2014: JACKSONVILLE, FL Marriage Retreat
St. John the Divine GOC • January 31st - February 1st: BIRMINGHAM
Marriage & Family Retreat - TBA HolyTrinity - Holy Cross GOC
• Spring 2014: DIAKONIA RETREAT CENTER Metropolis of Atlanta Spring Family Retreat
For More information on these events, visit our website at:
www.FamilyLifeMinistry.Atlanta,goarch.org
SEND US YOUR PARISH EVENTS!
facebook.com/Family.Life.Ministry.Atlanta
The Family Life Ministry is under the omophorion of
His Eminence ALEXIOS, Metropolitan of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta. 2480 Clairmont Road • Atlanta • Georgia • 30329
Bring the Family Life Ministry to your Parish! We are scheduling 2014 now!
Contact Paula Marchman at: [email protected]