This pamphlet serves as an excellent introduction to the main concepts of stewardship for the parish that is transitioning to stewardship from dues or that has implemented stewardship only nominally and needs to educate leadership and members on the...

Engaging our faithful and inquirers in the life of the Church requires a deeper understanding of the Divine Liturgy. This 26-page booklet provides an engaging summary that may be read cover to cover or consulted as questions arise. Suggested for the pew...

This 16-page booklet is an excellent introduction to ministry to people with disabilities from an Orthodox Christian perspective. Fr John describes the Church as a place of hospitality and welcome _ a place of inclusion _ for all people. All members of...

The ideas offered in this booklet draw upon the wealth of literature and research dealing with the important issues and aspects of outreach and evangelism in our parishes. It also includes suggestions and ideas offered by parish clergy and lay leadership...

This pamphlet is the perfect welcome to anyone walking through the doors of your church for the first time and also for Orthodox Christians seeking greater understanding of the Orthodox Christian worship service and the meaning of all that surrounds us...

Written by the Assistant Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary, this pamphlet explains the name and the various passages of the Lord?s Prayer that we repeat so often yet do not always fully comprehend.

Written by the Assistant Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary, this pamphlet explains the importance of the Nicene Creed as the symbol of the faith and stresses that the words of the Creed must be reflected in our way of life. Add...

This pamphlet offers an understanding of the Orthodox Christian tradition of praying for the dead and the meaning of the boiled wheat (koliva) that is present at memorial prayers. 

This beautiful pamphlet explains the historical and personal meaning of the 40-day blessing of mothers and babies. This service is critical to outreach as it often brings the recently married couple back to the church and offers the opportunity to...

Written by the Professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, Fr. Thomas FitzGerald, this complimentary digital download reflection on the Nativity invites the reader to “seek the Lord with an...

Written by Fr. Mark Sietsema (MDiv, summa cum laude from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology), this excellent description of the Blessing of the Waters (Agiasmos) at Epiphany inspires the individual to see the holy water as _the waters of chaos...

Written by the Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, this pamphlet stresses the importance of preparing to read Holy Scripture by making ourselves receptive to its message, offering to the Sower the soil of...