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My Beloved Ones,
Just as we have begun a new season, we will also commemorate the First Sunday of Luke. Therefore, it seems appropriate that this Sunday’s Gospel is also about beginnings; specifically, the beginning of Christ calling His Disciples to their ministry.
We are in the small village of Gennesaret, where the size of the multitude makes it necessary for Christ to speak to them from a fishing boat. Perhaps the fishermen at work are only half listening to Him, but it is to them that Christ wishes to speak most of all.
When He finishes, He turns to Simon, the owner of the boat, and suggests that Simon put down his nets. Simon is tired. Having worked all night and most of the day, he has caught nothing; but something makes him obey Christ’s command…
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Upcoming Metropolis Events
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October 1, 4:00 PM - October 3
The fall clergy retreat has been re-scheduled from October 1-3, 2020 to May 19-22, 2021. It will coincide with the Metropolis' observance of the 200th Anniversary of Greek Independence and the 100th Anniversary of the Falling Asleep of St. Nektarios. All clergy are asked to reserve these dates to ensure their presence. More information is forthcoming from His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios.Read More -
October 30 - November 1
At the Panagia Chapel Conference Center of the DRC. Retreat Leader is Fr. Dr. Gregory Georgiou. Registration fees are $200/person and $225/couple, with a deadline of Oct 16thRead More -
November 7 - November 8
Out of an abundance of caution, the Metropolis has postponed this year's gathering in the hope of having a special convocation in Atlanta after the New Year.Read More
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News
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September 18
Out of pastoral love and guidance, His Eminence has made the decision, in concert with the 2020 Clergy-Laity Congress, to forego Parish Council nominations and elections for the coming year (unless otherwise deemed necessary by the Metropolis of Atlanta).Read More -
September 11
Today we glory in Cross of the Lord, raising it on high in the Feast of Its Universal Exaltation. Truly, this is a marvel; for the love of God, which moved His Only-Begotten Son to willingly ascend such a cruel instrument of torture and death, utterly transforms it into the sign of victory over death.Read More -
September 9
As we enter this period of the new Ecclesiastical Year, the Metropolis turns its attention to those beautiful events: the Winter Youth Rally & Hellenic Dance Festival. Both WYR and HDF remain committed to safe environments for our Metropolis faithful to come together in fellowship, worship, and dance. Indeed, the Metropolis continues to closely monitor the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in accordance with CDC, State and Federal Guidelines.Read More -
September 2
Click here to read the joint statement from Metropolitan Alexios and The Right Reverend Samuel Rodman, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina.Read More -
August 26
Click here to read an important message from His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios.Read More -
August 25
Please click here to read His All-Holiness our Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's Encyclical for this year's coming Ecclesiastical New Year & Day of Protection of the Environment.Read More
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2020 Parish Ministry Leadership Survey
Every January, parishes need to update their Parish Ministry contacts with the Metropolis Office. After electing your 2020 Parish Council Officers, use the link below to update your Ministry Leaders listing. Metropolis staff will use this contact information to provide news and events associated with your parish ministries.
Update Your Parish Ministry Leadership
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Metropolis Strategic Plan
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Hymns of our Faith
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