Archdiocese of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania
Orthodox Church in America
Archdiocese attends 2023 2023 Parish Development Forum

From Thursday July 15 through Saturday July 17, His Eminence Archbishop Melchisedek, clergy, and laity of the Archdiocese participated in the Parish Development Forum "Our Parish and the Future" hosted by Holy Trinity Church in Parma, OH. 

Keynote presentations included "The Landscape of Religion/Christianity in America," "Personal Purpose: A Primary Ingredient for Leadership," and "Effective Christian Ministry: Meeting the Needs of Young People Today," as well as group breakout sessions with the topics of "Healthy Parish Environment: Focus on Clergy/Laity Dynamics," "Attracting and Integrating Converts." and "Connecting with Your Neighborhood."

Additionally, included in the the opening session was a special tribute to former clergyman of the Archdiocese and long-time support of the small parish forum community, Archpriest Daniel Rentel, who reposed in the Lord in February of this year.


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