LOMBARD, IL, April 24, 2024 – The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago today released its 2023 Annual Impact Report entitled “Embracing Our Christ-Centered Vision.”
First released in 2021, the Annual Impact Report’s original purpose is to share the data, information, and trends related to the sacramental, ministerial, and financial health of the Metropolis of Chicago and its parishes.
“The current vitality of the Metropolis of Chicago, as expressed in our Annual Impact Report, flows from many sources but, above all, it comes from our clergy and laity centering Christ in their lives every day. It is my deep-seated belief that our Holy Metropolis and its parishes will thrive beyond estimation the more we practice a Christ-centered way of life at home, in our churches, and in our communities,” said His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael.
Among other highlights, the 2023 Annual Impact Report includes the following:
- Overviews of the budget and finances as well as sacramental trendlines for the year
- A description of the new Vision for Growth, its five core priorities, related initiatives, and the Annual Vision Campaign
- Key milestones and success stories of Philoptochos, Project HOPE, and the Mustard Seed Fund, and the Metropolis’s principal philanthropic and outreach ministries
- Reflections of parish priests and interviews of volunteer leaders of the Pilgrimage of Discovery and Strengthen Stewardship Now and Forever
- A recap of the Hierarchical blessing and dedication of Holy Trinity of Chicago
“As I look back at what we were able to accomplish last year, I take it as an unmistakable sign of hope that, because we choose to continue doing Christ’s work, our parishes will grow, our communities will be vibrant, and our Church will flourish as a result,” said His Eminence.
VIEW THE DIGITAL VERSION OF THE ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT AT: chicago.goarch.org/annual-impact-23
About the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago
Tracing its roots back to the early 1920s, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago is the bishopric of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, northern Indiana, and central Missouri, consisting of 58 parishes and two monastic communities. The Metropolis is one of nine eparchies in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and is presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago. The general offices of the Metropolis are temporarily located in Lombard, Illinois. For more information and to get involved, visit our Metropolis website and/or sign up to receive Metropolis news. For further information, contact the Metropolis of Chicago at: contactus@chicagometropolis.org or 312-736-2280.
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