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SUMMARY:Feast Day of the Holy Apostle Bartholomew\, the Patron Saint of Metropolitan Nathanael Sunday Liturgy Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/feast-day-of-the-holy-apostle-bartholomew-the-patron-saint-of-metropolitan-nathanael-sunday-liturgy-service/
LOCATION:Annunciation – Chicago\, IL\, 1017 N La Salle Dr.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20260521T231100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T231100Z
UID:36930-1781116200-1781123400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Feast Day of the Holy Apostle Bartholomew\, the Patron Saint of Metropolitan Nathanael Vespers
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/feast-day-of-the-holy-apostle-bartholomew-the-patron-saint-of-metropolitan-nathanael-vespers/
LOCATION:Holy Apostles – Westchester\, 2501 South Wolf Road\, Westchester\, IL\, 60154\, United States
CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T210000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20250826T161012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T161103Z
UID:28999-1756321200-1756328400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Nicaea at 1\,700 Years: Livestream with Metropolitan Nathanael and Bishop Barron
DESCRIPTION:1700th Anniversary of Nicaea Flyer
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/nicaea-at-1700-years-livestream-with-metropolitan-nathanael-bishop-barron/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20250529T155054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T155346Z
UID:27598-1749582000-1749589200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Vespers for The Feast Day of the Holy Apostle Bartholomew\, the Patron Saint of Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago
DESCRIPTION:June 10 \n7:00PM VESPERS \nHoly Taxiarhai & St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church \n7373 N Caldwell Ave\, Niles\, IL 60714 \nRECEPTION TO FOLLOW
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/the-feast-day-of-the-holy-apostle-bartholomew-the-patron-saint-of-metropolitan-nathanael-of-chicago/
LOCATION:Holy Taxiarhai – Saint Haralambos\, 7373 Caldwell Ave.\, Niles\, IL\, 60714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Metropolitan Nathanael's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20240422T152837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T185323Z
UID:18474-1715886000-1715893200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to come learn about Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople. Archon Dr  John Fotopoulos\, Chair and Associate Professor in the Dept. of Religious Studies and Theology at Saint Mary’s College\, Notre Dame\, IN and graduate from Hellenic College Holy Cross will speak to us about our mother church in Constantinople and answer questions. \nA short film on Constantinople will also be shown. The Ascension of Our Lord Girls Chanting Group will sing Byzantine hymns and light refreshments will be served by the St. John the Baptist Philoptochos following the program. \nThis event is sponsored by the Metropolis of Chicago\, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Chicago and the Hellenic Society of Constantinople.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/constantinople-24/
LOCATION:St. John the Baptist\, 2350 Dempster Street\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hellena Chrones":MAILTO:hkchrones@gmail.com
GEO:42.0391415;-87.8665922
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T150000
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CREATED:20240419T000627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T184519Z
UID:18438-1715331600-1715353200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Bright Friday - REGISTRATION CLOSED - Saint Iakovos Retreat Center
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED \n\nHis Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael\, The Saint Iakovos Retreat Center and the Ladies of Philoptochos invite you to our annual celebration of the Theotokos of the Life-giving Spring\n\nPlease join us for the Divine Liturgy service\, followed by a lovely luncheon on Friday\, May 10\, 2024.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/bright-friday-sirc/
LOCATION:St. Iakovos Retreat Center\, 920 224th Ave.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lenten Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T000000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20240515T201324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T012937Z
UID:19013-1714521600-1727740800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Parish Festivals 2024 - Full Calendar
DESCRIPTION:PARISH FESTIVALS 2024\nDownload the Parish Festival Calendars below (organized by date or by Parish). For more info\, contact the host parish or view our upcoming events calendar at chicago.goarch.org/events.  \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, or if you are a parish festival coordinator looking to add your event info\, please contact the Metropolis at contactus@chicago.goarch.org.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/parish-festivals-2024/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240407T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20240402T192928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T192928Z
UID:17823-1712496600-1712516400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Greek Independence Day Parade 2024
DESCRIPTION: ΟΜΟΣΠΟΝΔΙΑ ΕΛΛΗΝΟΑΜΕΡΙΚΩΝ ΟΡΓΑΝΩΣΕΩΝ  \n “Η ΕΝΩΣΗ” \nGREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE 2024 \n  \n SUNDAY\, APRIL 7  \n1:30PM – Speeches by dignitaries  \nNational Hellenic Museum  \n2:30PM – Parade begins  \nPARADE ROUTE:  \nVan Buren & Halsted to Randolph & Halsted  \nDiscounted parking is available at 760 W. Taylor  \nFOR MORE INFORMATION  \nVisit www.enosisgroup.org or email Illinois.enosis@gmail.com  \n  \nCO-HONORARY GRAND MARSHALS – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America\, Most Honorable Exarch of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans\, and His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicgao
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/parade24/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events,Y2AM Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T220000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20240229T000533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T000702Z
UID:17104-1710698400-1710712800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Vespers of Forgiveness - Presided by his Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael
DESCRIPTION:The Metropolis of Chicago Invites you to attend the\nVESPERS OF FORGIVENESS\nPresided by His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael\n  \nSUNDAY\, MARCH 17   |   6:00PM \nST. DEMETRIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH \n893 N Church Road\, Elmhurst\, IL \n  \nAll are welcome to attend!
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/vespers-of-forgiveness/
LOCATION:Saint Demetrios-Elmhurst\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lenten Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Forgiveness-Vespers-Flyer-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20240315T164513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T210618Z
UID:17399-1710662400-1715518800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Bishop Timothy's Schedule: Great Lent and Holy Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join His Grace Bishop Timothy in worship as he visits the different parishes of the Metropolis of Chicago during Great Lent and Holy Week! For information about the times of services\, please contact the parish that is holding the service. Please note\, schedules may change\, please check back here for the most up-to-date schedules. \n Lenten and Holy Week Schedules 2024 – His Grace – Updated 4.15 \n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/bishop-lenten-schedule-24/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lenten Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Parish Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Bishop-Timothy-of-Hexamilion-scaled-1-e1649100925242.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20240315T164524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T201344Z
UID:17400-1710057600-1715605200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Metropolitan Nathanael's Schedule: Great Lent and Holy Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael in worship as he visits the different parishes of the Metropolis of Chicago during Great Lent and Holy Week! For information about the times of services\, please contact the parish that is holding the service. Please note\, schedules may change\, please check back here for the most up-to-date schedules. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/metropolitan-lenten-schedule-24/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lenten Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231224T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231225T220000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20231215T184625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T184625Z
UID:16587-1703455200-1703541600@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:2023 Christmas Vigil
DESCRIPTION:2023 Christmas Vigil\nDECEMBER 24\, 2023  \nService begins at 10pm   |   Eucharist at Midnight \nHoly Apostles Greek Orthodox Church  \n2501 S. Wolf Rd.\, Westchester\, IL \n  \nDOWNLOAD EVENT FLYER >>  \n\n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/christmasvigil23/
LOCATION:Holy Apostles – Westchester\, 2501 South Wolf Road\, Westchester\, IL\, 60154\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20231201T233427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T233658Z
UID:16562-1703070000-1703077200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Hierarchical Dedication  and Blessing of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
DESCRIPTION:Hierarchical Dedication and Blessing of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church\nWednesday\, December 20\, 2023   |   11am-1pm \nHoly Trinity Greek Orthodox Church  \n10050 Ivanhoe Ave\, Schiller Park\, IL 60176 \nJoin His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael at the Hierarchical dedication and blessing of the campus of Holy Trinity Church.  \nThe celebration continues with a reception following the dedication. Light refreshments will be served. 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/holytrinity/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity\, 10050 Ivanhoe Avenue\, Schiller Park\, IL\, 60176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20231101T203354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T203354Z
UID:16370-1701619200-1701633600@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:2023 Community Christmas Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Metropolis of Chicago Community Christmas Celebration\nSunday\, December 3rd\, 2023 \n4pm – 8pm   \nThe Carlisle \n435 E Butterfield Rd. Lombard\, IL 60148 \n— \nLight appetizers and refreshments will be served. \n\n\n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/christmas23/
LOCATION:The Carlisle\, 435 Butterfield Rd\, Lombard\, 60148
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20231026T205422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T205422Z
UID:16330-1698951600-1698958800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Young Adult Bible Study: "Contemporary Orthodoxy"
DESCRIPTION:Young Adult Bible Study: “Contemporary Orthodoxy”\nSpecial Guest Speaker: His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago\nTopic: Organ Donation\nNovember 2nd 2023   |   7PM\n  \nIn Person at Holy Taxiarhai & St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church  \n7373 N Caldwell Ave.\, Niles IL 60713 \n  \nQUESTIONS? Email: \nSofia Gjata – gjata032@gmail.com \nAdrianna Daskalopoulos – adrianna.daskalopoulos@gmail.com \n  \nDOWNLOAD EVENT FLYER >>
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/young-adult-bible-study-contemporary-orthodoxy/
LOCATION:Holy Taxiarhai – Saint Haralambos\, 7373 Caldwell Ave.\, Niles\, IL\, 60714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Parish Events,Y2AM Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holy Taxiarhai  &amp%3Bamp%3B Saint Haralambos":MAILTO:office@saintharalambosgoc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231014
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20230228T194949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T211126Z
UID:14924-1696982400-1697241599@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:2023 Clergy-Laity Assembly
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe purpose of the Clergy-Laity Assembly is to bring together\, under the care of our hierarch\, Metropolitan Nathanael\, all ordained and lay leaders from within the Metropolis to discuss and decide important matters affecting the life\, growth\, and unity of the Church\, its ministries\, finances\, and philanthropic concerns. \nThe Assembly provides an environment in which our clergymen and lay representatives can come together in worship and fellowship to exchange knowledge and ideas\, share best practices and\, ultimately\, make informed decisions that benefit and further the mission of the Metropolis. \nThe theme of the 2023 Clergy-Laity/Philoptochos Assembly is:  Trust in God: “…God who began a good work in you will surely complete it…” (Phillipians 1:6). \n  \nLEARN MORE \nREGISTER \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY SEPT 11\, 2023.  
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/2023-cla/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T133000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20230824T191751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T192157Z
UID:16035-1694860200-1694871000@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Dive for the Cross and BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Metropolis of Chicago\nDive for the Cross and BBQ\nin honor of Holy Cross Chapel by the Lake\nSaturday\, September 16th   |   10:30 – 1:30\nSt. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church\n5649 N Sheridan Rd.\, Chicago IL 60660\nAll Parishes are invited to join the Clergy of Chicago as they bless the waters of Lake Michigan and then throw the Cross into the lake for the youth of the Metropolis to dive in and retrieve! \nPrizes will be awarded for each group! \nAfterwards\, we will have swim time followed by a BBQ lunch at St. Andrew’s! \nPARISHES: please collect your RSVPs and send them to St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church \nno later than September 12th for food counts  \n773-334-4515   |   info@standreworthodox.org \nDOWNLOAD FLYER >>
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/dive-for-the-cross/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events,Y2AM Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T100000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20230804T194642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T194954Z
UID:15944-1692266400-1692266400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Care for Creation Ecumenical Declaration Signing
DESCRIPTION:Care for Creation Ecumenical Declaration Signing\nThursday August 17\, 10am at the 2023 Parliament of the World’s Religions* \nMcCormick Place   |   2301 S. Martin Luther King Drive\, Chicago 60616 (McCormick Terrace Main Floor). \nYou are invited to witness this seminal event as Ecumenism Metro Chicago’s Christian judicatory heads or their representatives come together to sign EMC’s Care for Creation Declaration along the shore of beautiful Lake Michigan. \n  \nPRESENTED BY: Ecumenism Metro Chicago’s Chicagoland Christians United for the Care of Creation \n“Bringing Christians together since 1999 for prayer\, action\, and the creation of a coordinated voice to provide a clear witness of Jesus Christ in Chicagoland.” \n  \nDOWNLOAD FLYER >>  \n\n\n\n\n\n*$175.00 Day Pass to the Parliament allows attendees to participate in full day of Parliament of the World’s Religions\, including a Langar (complementary vegetarian lunch). 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/care-for-creation-ecumenical-declaration-signing/
LOCATION:McCormick Place\, 2301 S Martin Luther King Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Ecumenical-Declaration-Signing.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20230521T183424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230521T183424Z
UID:15359-1686423600-1686430800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Feast Day of the Holy Apostle Bartholomew
DESCRIPTION:The Faithful Stewards & Friends of the Holy Metropolis of Chicago are cordially invited to celebrate the  \nFeast Day of the Holy Apostle Bartholomew  \nPatron Saint of Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago \n  \nJoin His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael in prayer and celebration:  \nJune 10th \n7:00pm Great Vespers Service \nHoly Trinity\, Chicago\, IL  \nReception to follow \n  \nJune 11th \nFeast Day Divine Liturgy  \n8:30am Orthros \nSts. Constantine & Helen\, Palos Hills\, IL  \nLuncheon to follow
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/feast-day-of-the-holy-apostle-bartholomew-2/2023-06-10/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230609
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20230428T203152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T223403Z
UID:15223-1686182400-1686268799@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:2023 Clergy Sermon Retreat
DESCRIPTION:2023 Clergy Sermon Retreat\n2 Sessions*: Thursday\, June 8th and Thursday\, August 31st \nSs. Peter and Paul (1401 Wagner Rd\, Glenview\, IL 60025) \nRegistration $100   |   Deadline: May 19th\, limited to 20 spots (first come\, first served) \n*Attendance at both sessions is mandatory \nREGISTER AT: chicago.goarch.org/clergysermonretreat/ \n  \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Retreat:\nThe primary objective of this retreat is to help good preachers become great preachers. The retreat will include two day-long sessions\, one in June and one in August. \nThe June session will focus on strategies to strengthen your practice of sermon preparation\, emphasizing an approach that integrates preaching with the ongoing spiritual life. Additionally\, we will discuss biblical and rhetorical foundations for effective preaching. This first session will also include in-depth discussion on how to effectively solicit quality feedback from your hearers to better ensure that the sermon makes possible a transformative encounter with Jesus Christ. \nThe second session at the end of the summer will be an opportunity for us to come together to reflect on the strategies learned during the first session and to report on the lessons that we have learned by employing the strategies addressed in the first session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLodging Information: \nRegistrants are responsible for booking their own lodging. A few hotels near the church include: Courtyard by Marriott Chicago\, ESTIA Hotel + Suites Glenview\, Baymont by Wyndham Glenview\, and Renaissance Chicago Glenview Suites Hotel. These are all about 5 miles from the church. \n\n\n  \nREGISTER AT: chicago.goarch.org/clergysermonretreat/
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/sermonretreat/2023-06-08/
LOCATION:SS. Peter and Paul\, 1401 Wagner Rd.\, Glenview\, IL\, 60025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230526T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231016T000000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20230526T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T224641Z
UID:15425-1685059200-1697414400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Parish Festivals 2023 - Full Calendar
DESCRIPTION:PARISH FESTIVALS 2023\nDownload the Parish Festival Calendars below (organized by date or by Parish). For more info\, contact the host parish or view our upcoming events calendar at chicago.goarch.org/events.  \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, or if you are a parish festival coordinator looking to add your event info\, please contact the Metropolis at contactus@chicago.goarch.org.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/parish-festivals-2023/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230912
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20230509T230805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T210929Z
UID:15284-1683590400-1694476799@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:2023 Clergy-Laity Assembly: REGISTRATION
DESCRIPTION:2023 Clergy-Laity Assembly: REGISTER TODAY!\nThe purpose of the Clergy-Laity Assembly is to bring together\, under the care of our hierarch\, Metropolitan Nathanael\, all ordained and lay leaders from within the Metropolis to discuss and decide important matters affecting the life\, growth\, and unity of the Church\, its ministries\, finances\, and philanthropic concerns. \nThe Assembly provides an environment in which our clergymen and lay representatives can come together in worship and fellowship to exchange knowledge and ideas\, share best practices and\, ultimately\, make informed decisions that benefit and further the mission of the Metropolis. \nThe theme of the 2023 Clergy-Laity/Philoptochos Assembly is:  Trust in God: “…God who began a good work in you will surely complete it…” (Phillipians 1:6). \n  \nLEARN MORE \nREGISTER \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY SEPT 11\, 2023.  
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/2023-clergy-laity-assembly-registration/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20230323T154544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T154544Z
UID:15019-1679644800-1682254800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Bishop Timothy's 2023 Lenten and Holy Week Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Join His Grace Bishop Timothy in worship as he visits the different parishes of the Metropolis of Chicago during Great Lent and Holy Week! For information about the times of services\, please contact the parish that is holding the service. \n \nHis Grace Bishop Timothy 2023 Lenten and Holy Week Schedule (Download)
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/bishop-timothys-2023-lenten-and-holy-week-schedule/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lenten Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Parish Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20230323T154353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T154353Z
UID:15020-1679644800-1682254800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Metropolitan Nathanael's 2023 Lenten and Holy Week Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Join His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael in worship as he visits the different parishes of the Metropolis of Chicago during Great Lent and Holy Week! For information about the times of services\, please contact the parish that is holding the service. \n \n2023 Lenten and Holy Week Schedule – His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael (Download) \n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/metropolitan-nathanaels-2023-lenten-and-holy-week-schedule/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lenten Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20220928T211149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T201524Z
UID:13932-1670173200-1670187600@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Open House 2022
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 4th\, 2022 \n5pm – 9pm   \nThe Carlisle \n435 E Butterfield Rd. Lombard\, IL 60148 \n— \nLight appetizers and refreshments will be served. \nThis year\, the Metropolis will be asking guests to become a Friend of the Metropolis with a recurring donation\, or to give a one-time gift to support the Metropolis’ ministries. \n\n\n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/christmas-open-house-22/
LOCATION:The Carlisle\, 435 Butterfield Rd\, Lombard\, 60148
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220828T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20220621T140605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T140605Z
UID:13458-1661706000-1661716800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:St. Iakovos Retreat Center 15th Anniversary Dinner Cruise Rescheduled
DESCRIPTION:The St. Iakovos Retreat Center Dinner Cruise Fundraiser has been rescheduled!  The St. Iakovos Retreat Center is celebrating the culmination of its 15th Anniversary Year with a dinner cruise exploring the architectural sites along the Chicago River.  Join us on Sunday\, August 28th from 5pm-8pm for a 3-course plated dinner\, open bar\, DJ and dancing onboard Chicago’s newest glass top river boat to celebrate! All proceeds go to support the St. Iakovos Retreat Center.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/st-iakovos-retreat-center-15th-anniversary-dinner-cruise-rescheduled/
LOCATION:Odyseey Chicago River Glass Top Boat\, 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hellena Chrones":MAILTO:hkchrones@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220612T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20220505T190751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T024344Z
UID:12912-1655053200-1655064000@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:St. Iakovos Retreat Center Fundraiser - 15th Anniversary Dinner Cruise Celebrating His Eminence’s Feast Day
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED\nThe St. Iakovos Retreat Center Fundraiser – 15th Anniversary Dinner Cruise Celebrating His Eminence’s Feast Day has been cancelled.  Unfortunately His Eminence has tested positive for COVID and would not be able to be present.\nSt. Iakovos Retreat Center Fundraiser – 15th Anniversary Dinner Cruise Celebrating His Eminence’s Feast Day \nRESCHEDULED – Date TBD \nJoin us to cruise the Chicago River observing architectural landmarks while enjoying a three course dinner\, open bar and DJ on the Odyssey Chicago River Glass Top Boat.  We have reserved the entire boat for our celebration.  Seating is limited so make your reservations quickly! \nLEARN MORE www.gosirc.org \nSEE THE FULL FLYER HERE
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/st-iakovos-retreat-center-15th-anniversary-dinner-cruise-celebrating-his-eminences-feast-day/
LOCATION:2501 Wolf Road\, Westchester\, IL\, 60154\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hellena Chrones":MAILTO:hkchrones@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T210000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20220504T025131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T190624Z
UID:12886-1652814000-1652821200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:41st Annual Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople Event
DESCRIPTION:41st Annual Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople \nHis Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago\, Metropolis of Chicago Archons\, and the Hellenic Society of Constantinople invite you to From 1453\, to the “Third Rome” to the Invasion of Ukraine. A presentation by Dr. George E. Demacopoulos\, Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate\, Professor of Theology\, Co-Director of Orthodox Christian Studies at Fordham University. \nEveryone is invited to attend a presentation by Dr. George Demacopoulos who will share insights from his recent interview with Moscow Patriarchate insider  on the role of the Moscow Patriarchate in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. \nTuesday\, May 17\, 2022\, 7pm \nHoly Trinity Greek Orthodox Church \n10050 Ivanhoe Avenue\, Schiller Park\, IL \n  \nThe event is free for all and parking is available. Refreshments and fellowship to follow provided by the Philoptochos of Holy Trinity. For more information\, contact Hellena Chrones at hkchrones@gmail.com \n  \nSEE THE FLYER HERE
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/41st-annual-commemoration-of-the-fall-of-constantinople-event/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity\, 10050 Ivanhoe Avenue\, Schiller Park\, IL\, 60176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hellena Chrones":MAILTO:hkchrones@gmail.com
GEO:41.9477088;-87.8772606
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20220404T193640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T194357Z
UID:12761-1650787200-1653138000@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Bishop Timothy's 2022 Lenten and Holy Week Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Join His Grace Bishop Timothy in worship as he visits the different parishes of the Metropolis of Chicago during Great Lent and Holy Week! For information about the times of services\, please contact the parish that is holding the service. \n \nHis Grace Bishop Timothy 2022 Lenten and Holy Week Schedule (Download)
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/bishop-timothys-2022-lenten-and-holy-week-schedule/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lenten Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Parish Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153523
CREATED:20220404T191247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T185143Z
UID:12754-1650787200-1653138000@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Metropolitan Nathanael's 2022 Lenten and Holy Week Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Join His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael in worship as he visits the different parishes of the Metropolis of Chicago during Great Lent and Holy Week! For information about the times of services\, please contact the parish that is holding the service. \n \nMetropolitan Nathanael 2022 Lenten and Holy Week Schedule (Download) \n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/metropolitan-nathanaels-2022-lenten-and-holy-week-schedule/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lenten Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Parish Events
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