July 18, 2023
According to Fr. Constantine Sitaras, Director of St. Basil Academy and the Clergy Family Initiative, when a national Church has a structure that prioritizes unity and collaboration, it can practice more effective stewardship of resources, eliminating duplicative costs and calling in all members to nurture those ministries that affect us all.
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July 5, 2023
With the participation of hierarchs, clergy, and laity for the first time, the current GOA Charter revision process represents an unprecedented opportunity for all of us to build consensus on the most meaningful path forward for the Church. Fr. Demos voices his support for the revisions, and he reflects on his work as the Administrator of the Ministerial Fund for Excellence, a highly successful national program, under the Clergy Family Initiative, whose reach continues to benefit individual parishes across the country.
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June 30, 2023
Reverend Protopresbyter James C. Moulketis, former Vicar of the Northern Region of the Metropolis of New Jersey and former Chair of the Archdiocesan Presbyters Council, discusses the importance of moving beyond our borders to restore togetherness and unity in Church. Sharing his support for revising the GOA Charter, he also notes the importance of dialogue and collaboration for strengthening our ministries and care for one another. A retired US Navy Reserve Chaplain (Captain), Fr. Moulketis has served the Church for over 50 years. He has also previously chaired the Archdiocesan Benefits Committee.
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June 26, 2023
Comments from Savas Tsivicos, Chair, Metropolis of NJ Finance Committee, at the Archdiocesan Council Meeting that took place at the Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport on May 23, 2023.
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June 26, 2023
During a Q&A Session on the GOA Charter at the May Archdiocesan Council Meeting, Executive Director of Leadership 100 Paulette Poulos offered her thoughts on being a unified Church in America.
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May 23, 2023
During a Q&A Session on the GOA Charter at the May Archdiocesan Council Meeting, Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and Chairman of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Fund Demetrios (Jim) Logothetis offered his reflections on national ministries, like Hellenic College Holy Cross, and the importance of supporting a common purpose.
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May 23, 2023
During a Q&A session on the Charter in Detroit, Anita B. Kartalopoulos, 1st Vice President of the National Philoptochos Society and member of the Mixed Commission for the Charter, spoke on the importance of unity in the Church.
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February 4, 2023
What is the vision for the new GOA Charter? In this second video, from the Leadership 100 Conference in Phoenix from Feb. 2 - Feb. 5, 2023, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America discusses Commemorations during Divine Liturgy and Unity Across our Archdiocese of America.
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February 3, 2023
What is the vision for the new GOA charter? During the Leadership 100 Conference in Phoenix, Arizona from Feb. 2 - Feb. 5, 2023, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America had the opportunity to address this subject, which remains one of our church's greatest priorities.
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