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July 7, 2021As we approach the end of a liturgical cycle and the beginning of a new Ecclesiastical year, it is only appropriate that our Metropolis of Atlanta continue the growth of the Body of Christ in a post-pandemic world. Therefore, His Eminence is pleased to announce that this year's Metropolis Clergy-Laity Assembly, will be held virtually on Friday September 17th & Saturday, September 18th.
We ask you to save these dates, and we invite the Metropolis at large to participate. Given that our Archdiocese & our Metropolis have devoted much of this year to honoring the Bicentennial of Greek Independence, it seems only appropriate to remember our past, even as we plan for the future, sentiments which are expressed in Psalm 77:11, "I will call to mind the deeds of the Lord; I will remember your wonders of old."
Giving a brief sample of Friday's online workshops, Dr. Victor Polizos will offer a presentation entitled The Miracle of 1821 - 200th Anniversary of Greek Independence, while Mr. Matthew Namee will give participants an overview of The History of Orthodoxy In America. Looking to meet the challenges of our new world with the same bravery of our ancestors, Fr. Barnabas Powell will offer his thoughts on Outreach and Evangelism Post COVID, while Mr. Theo Nicolakis of the Archdiocese's Internet Ministries will instruct both Clergy and Laity both in the urgent topic of Cybersecurity and the Parish: Securing systems and protecting parishioners in the age of ransomware.
Saturday morning will be devoted to the business of our many lay bodies, such as Philoptochos, the Metropolis Presvyteres and the Choir Federation, which will meet online from 8 AM to 11 AM, while the Plenary Session will conclude the Assembly, from 11 AM to 12 PM.
Your attention to this special announcement is appreciated, and we look forward to sharing more details soon.
