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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230429
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SUMMARY:The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago 39th Annual Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical and Fine Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago 39th Annual Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical and Fine Arts Festival\nSATURDAY\, APRIL 29th\, 2023\n  \nHOST PARISH: Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church \nLincolnshire\, Illinois \n  \nLEARN MORE: chicago.goarch.org/oratorical-festival/ \n  \nFor more information\, please contact oratoricalfestival@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/the-greek-orthodox-metropolis-of-chicago-39th-annual-saint-john-chrysostom-oratorical-and-fine-arts-festival/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events,Y2AM Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230122T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230122T081500
DTSTAMP:20230119T203025Z
CREATED:20230119T200822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T203025Z
UID:14681-1674375300-1674375300@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Feast Day of St. Timothy the Apostle\, Patron Saint of His Grace Bishop Timothy of Hexamilion Chancellor of the Metropolis of Chicago
DESCRIPTION:The Faithful of Chicago are invited to join us as we gather to celebrate\nThe Feast Day of St. Timothy the Apostle\nPatron Saint of His Grace Bishop Timothy of Hexamilion\nChancellor of the Metropolis of Chicago\n  \n— \nSunday\, January 22\, 2023\n8:15a.m. – Orthros & Hierarchical Divine Liturgy \nA celebratory reception will be hosted in honor of His Grace in the Cathedral Hall after the Divine Liturgy \n  \nAnnunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Chicago \n1017 N LaSalle Dr. Chicago\, IL \nFree Valet Parking
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/feast-day-of-st-timothy-the-apostle-patron-saint-of-his-grace-bishop-timothy-of-hexamilion-chancellor-of-the-metropolis-of-chicago/
LOCATION:Annunciation – Chicago\, IL\, 1017 N La Salle Dr.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221229T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221229T210000
DTSTAMP:20221123T224706Z
CREATED:20221026T162143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T224706Z
UID:14081-1672336800-1672347600@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:2022 Clergy-Laity Special Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 29\, 2022   |   6pm – 9pm CT   |   Virtual Event\nThe purpose of the Special 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 related to the acquisition of the building and real estate for the Metropolis Center. \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED (see form below).  Registration closes December 15\, 2022.   \nDelegates must register individually in order to vote. It is not sufficient to be listed as a delegate on your priest’s Parish Delegate Verification Form.  \n  \n \nView the Special Assembly Notice \nView the Agenda \n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/2022-clergy-laity-special-assembly/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events,Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T223000
DTSTAMP:20221207T210537Z
CREATED:20221207T210328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T210537Z
UID:14394-1671132600-1671143400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Hellenic Foundation: 2022 Annual Grant Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Hellenic Foundation invites you to the 2022 Annual Grant Awards: Virtual Event\nThursday\, December 15\, 2022 at 7:30 PM CST \nMore organizations than ever are benefitting from the Hellenic Foundation’s Annual Grant Awards Program. This year\, 21 organizations were given grants to help fund 23 programs.  \nThe Hellenic Foundation initiated its Grant Program in 2016 to help fund programs\, projects and organizations that serve Greek and Orthodox organizations in the Chicago area. To date\, the program has awarded more than $2.1 million to worthy organizations. \nRegister Today! https://www.jotform.com/form/223106396798063
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/hellenic-foundation-2022-annual-grant-awards/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Ministry Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hellenic Foundation%2C Chicago":MAILTO:contact@hellenicfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221204T210000
DTSTAMP:20221128T201524Z
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:20221203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T203000
DTSTAMP:20221127T181036Z
CREATED:20221127T181036Z
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UID:14330-1670092200-1670099400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Feast Day Vespers for our Patron Saint - St. John of Damascus
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate the fortieth anniversary since our founding\, the St. John of Damascus League of Chanters invites you to their Feast Day Vespers\, celebrating St. John of Damascus and St. Barbara\, at Holy Taxiarchai/St. Haralambos Church in Niles on Saturday\, December 3\, 2022 at 6:30p.m. \nAt conclusion of Vespers\, Fr. Tilemahos Alikakos\, Proistamenos of our host parish\, will share some words with us.  As you all know\, Fr. Tilemahos has roots at the psaltiri\, loves our Orthodox liturgical services and works diligently in his ministry to promulgate the art of Byzantine Chant.  We are blessed to have him speaking to us.  A small reception will follow.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/feast-day-vespers-for-our-patron-saint-st-john-of-damascus/
LOCATION:Holy Taxiarhai – Saint Haralambos\, 7373 Caldwell Ave.\, Niles\, IL\, 60714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events,Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220828T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220828T200000
DTSTAMP:20220621T140605Z
CREATED:20220621T140605Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20220827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220829
DTSTAMP:20220518T130613Z
CREATED:20220120T142040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T130613Z
UID:12372-1661558400-1661731199@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Art Sale & Iconography Presentation featuring Rip Kastaris
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/art-sale/
LOCATION:St. Andrew\, 5649 N. Sheridan Road\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220612T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220612T200000
DTSTAMP:20220609T024344Z
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:20220505T190624Z
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;VALUE=DATE:20220514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220515
DTSTAMP:20220120T141837Z
CREATED:20220120T141837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T141837Z
UID:12371-1652486400-1652572799@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Philoptochos Mad Hatter Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/mad-hatter-luncheon/
LOCATION:St. John the Baptist\, 2350 Dempster Street\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220501
DTSTAMP:20220120T140625Z
CREATED:20220120T140625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T140625Z
UID:12370-1651276800-1651363199@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Metropolis-wide TRIVIA NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/trivia-night/
LOCATION:St. Andrew\, 5649 N. Sheridan Road\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220430
DTSTAMP:20220120T140321Z
CREATED:20220120T140321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T140321Z
UID:12369-1651190400-1651276799@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Philoptochos Hat\, Wine & Cheese Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/hat-wine-cheese/
LOCATION:Saints Constantine and Helen – Palos Heights\, IL\, 11025-45 S. Roberts Road\, Palos Hills\, IL\, 60465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220409T130000
DTSTAMP:20220405T214146Z
CREATED:20220405T214146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T214146Z
UID:12766-1649498400-1649509200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:2022 Lenten Webinar: Becoming Holy Today
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Helen Theodoropoulos as she offers a Lenten discussion entitled: Becoming Holy Today: Modern Orthodox Saints Light the Way For Us. Click Here for the Zoom Link!
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/2022-lenten-webinar-becoming-holy-today/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lenten Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220226T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220226T110000
DTSTAMP:20220120T134559Z
CREATED:20220120T134559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T134559Z
UID:12363-1645873200-1645873200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Art Fair
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/art-fair/
LOCATION:St. John the Baptist\, 2350 Dempster Street\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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GEO:42.0391415;-87.8665922
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220227
DTSTAMP:20220120T140245Z
CREATED:20220120T140039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T140245Z
UID:12365-1645833600-1645919999@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Philoptochos  Country Western Pre-Lenten Glendi
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/pre-lenten-glendi/
LOCATION:Saints Constantine and Helen – Palos Heights\, IL\, 11025-45 S. Roberts Road\, Palos Hills\, IL\, 60465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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GEO:41.6915819;-87.8158251
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220227
DTSTAMP:20220120T135931Z
CREATED:20220120T135931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T135931Z
UID:12366-1645833600-1645919999@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:GLENDI
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/glendi/
LOCATION:St. Andrew\, 5649 N. Sheridan Road\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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GEO:41.984922;-87.654642
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220220T170000
DTSTAMP:20220120T162409Z
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SUMMARY:Young Adult League (YAL) Chicago: Nationwide Conference
DESCRIPTION:The YAL Conference\, hosted by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago\, is an opportunity for Orthodox Christian young adults\, ages *18-35\, to come together in faith\, fellowship\, worship\, and service. The conference will run from Friday night (2/18/22) and end Monday morning (2/21/22) following the Sunday night banquet. \nRegistration Information\nRegistration includes planned events with transportation\, food\, entertainment\, inspirational speakers\, planned workshops\, and an amazing service activity. Please note that there will be no a la carte options; all tickets must be purchased online through the registration form. \nThere will be a limited number of tickets available at a reduced price of $300\, after which the price will increase to $350 per participant. On January 3rd\, ticket prices will increase to $400 for any late registrants. \nREGISTER NOW \nHotel Accomodations\nIt is strongly recommended that each participant stays at the hotel where the conference is held. You may use the following link to book your stay at the Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel (5300 N River Rd\, Rosemont\, IL 60018) at our discounted rate of $119/per night: https://www.loewshotels.com/chicago-ohare/group-yal-conference \nFree shuttles from O’Hare International Airport to the hotel will be available. \nHotel parking will be available at a daily rate of $10 per vehicle. \nTerms & Conditions\nAll registrants must be 18 years of age or older by February 18th\, and be a high school graduate.  \n**All participants are responsible for arranging their own travel\, hotel\, and roommate accommodations.** \nTICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. \nEvent Details\n February 18\, 2022 – February 20\, 2022\n Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel (5300 N River Rd\, Rosemont\, IL 60018)\n Caroline Retzios (carolineretzios@gmail.com)
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/yal-conference-2022/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events,Y2AM Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220214
DTSTAMP:20220120T134323Z
CREATED:20220120T134323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T134323Z
UID:12361-1644710400-1644796799@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Philoptochos Tea and Membership Drive
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/tea-and-membership-drive/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity\, 10050 Ivanhoe Avenue\, Schiller Park\, IL\, 60176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220129T110000
DTSTAMP:20220120T142909Z
CREATED:20220120T133830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T142909Z
UID:12358-1643454000-1643454000@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Philoptochos Cooking Class & Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/philoptochos-cooking-class-luncheon/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Church – Oak Lawn\, IL\, 10301 S Kolmar Ave\, Oak Lawn\, IL\, 60453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220507T170000
DTSTAMP:20220103T082502Z
CREATED:20220101T082059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T082502Z
UID:12224-1641024000-1651942800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Greek Education Department's 2022 Upcoming Events
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n January 1\, 2022 – May 7\, 2022\n Various Location
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/greek-education-2022/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211107T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211107T123000
DTSTAMP:20220119T003003Z
CREATED:20211015T075308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T003003Z
UID:12106-1636277400-1636288200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:12th Annual Inclusion Awareness Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n November 7\, 2021\n 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM\n St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church\n Maria Kotsinis – reenote@comcast.net
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/12th-annual-inclusion-awareness-sunday/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211121T170000
DTSTAMP:20211102T081048Z
CREATED:20210908T074000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T081048Z
UID:11937-1633680000-1637514000@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Fanari Fall Camp Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Seeing that waiting an entire year\, or even half of a year for the next session of camp is just too long\, Fanari Fall Camp brings all of the fun of Fanari Summer Camp to fall. Fanari Fall Camp offers four age-based sessions: Athenians (5th-6th Grade)\, Olympians (7th-8th Grade)\, Spartans (9th-10th Grade)\, and Delphians (11th-12th grade). Our most enjoyable activities include: Worship\, Orthodox Life\, softball\, a field trip\, and much more! \n2021 Fanari Fall Camp sessions are as follows: \n\nOctober 8-11 [Columbus Day Weekend]: Delphians (11th-12th Grade)\nOctober 15-17: Athenians (5th-6th Grade)\nNovember 5-7: Olympians (7th-8th Grade)\nNovember 19-21: Spartans (9th-10th Grade)\n\nRegistration opens on September 3\, 2021 at www.fanari.camp/fall-camp. \nEvent Details\n October 8\, 2021 – November 21\, 2021\n St. Iakovos Retreat Center\n 312-736-2285 \n\nSubmit an Event\nMetropolis Ministries are invited to submit their upcoming events to be featured on this page. Please click the button below to submit your event information. \nSubmit an Event
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/fanari-fall-camp-sessions/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211010T170000
DTSTAMP:20210915T063236Z
CREATED:20210429T081841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T063236Z
UID:6315-1633593600-1633885200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:2021 Clergy-Laity Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nView Agenda View Things to Do \n \nRegistration is now open for the 2021 Clergy-Laity Assembly. To attend\, please register no later than Monday\, September 20\, 2021 by clicking the button below. \nRegistration Types and Fees:\n\nFull (includes meals\, events and conference materials): $400.00 per person through August 1st | $450.00 per person after August 1st\nPresvyteres and Retired Clergy (includes meals\, events and conference materials): $350.00 per person through August 1st | $400.00 per person after August 1st\nObserver With Selected Meals and Events: A la carte pricing\nObserver With Full Meals and Events: $400.00 per person through August 1st | $450.00 per person after August 1st\nObserver Without Meals or Events: $50.00 per person\n\nPlease remember that all parishes are expected to have four delegates in attendance at the Assembly\, comprised of the following: (1) the Parish Priest; (2) the President of the Parish Council\, and in his or her absence the Vice President\, or in his or her absence any member of the Parish Council designated by it; and (3) two members of the Parish elected by the Parish Assembly. For more information\, please review the Uniform Parish Regulations. \nImportant Note to Proistamenoi and Philoptochos Chapter Presidents:\nPlease submit a completed and fully signed copy of the following forms with your registration: \n\n\n Parish Delegate Verification Form – (Proistamenoi Only) \n\n\n Philopotchos Delegate Verification Form – (Philoptochos Chapter Presidents Only) \n\n\nPlease have this form fully prepared and scanned before you begin the online registration process\, so that you can upload it with your registration. \nRegister Here \n \nA block of rooms has been reserved at a group rate from October 5 – 10\, 2021 at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark\, located at 1 South Broadway\, Saint Louis\, Missouri\, 63102. Click on “Book a Room” below to reserve your stay. \n\nGroup Name: Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago\nGroup Code: GOM\n\nBook a Room \n \nWe respectfully invite you to consider becoming a sponsor of the Clergy-Laity Assembly. We have set the registration fee at a reasonable level to help alleviate any financial barriers to attendance. Your gift will help us defray the overall costs of our important event\, and ensure that our people will be offered a unique opportunity to gather together and support one another in Christ—the Gateway to Life. The deadline to submit sponsorship is Tuesday\, September 7\, 2021. \nSponsor by U.S. Mail Sponsor Online \n \nEach parish is asked to nominate lay members for the Archdiocesan Council\, Metropolis Council\, and Metropolis Audit Committee. If you have received your parish’s signed nomination\, please review the Nomination Process Guideline. Once you have read the Guideline\, please review the Nomination Acceptance Process\, described below\, collect your supporting documentation\, and then begin the on-line nomination process. \nAll required documents and files in their entirety and in the correct format must be received by Friday\, August 27\, 2021 at 5:00 PM CST in order for a nominee to be added to the ballot. \nView the Nomination Materials \n\nCONTACT US\n\nFor questions regarding the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago’s 2021 Clergy-Laity Assembly\, please contact Vicki Karl\, Executive Director of the Metropolis of Chicago at (312) 736-2280 or via email at VKarl@chicagometropolis.org.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/clergy-laity/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events,Ministry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211003T170000
DTSTAMP:20210908T072433Z
CREATED:20210908T072121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T072433Z
UID:11933-1632988800-1633280400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:St. Iakovos Retreat Center's 15th Anniversary Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 15 years of the St. Iakovos Retreat Center and participate in the recording of an hour long special on Thursday\, September 30\, 2021 from 7 PM to 10 PM at the Cubby Bear in Chicago\, IL! Hosted by Alison Victoria of HGTV fame\, with guest appearances by His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael\, Metropolis Clergy\, St. Iakovos Retreat Center President\, Board\, and Fanari Camp counselors. \n\nRegistration includes drinks and appetizers. Limited to 200 people!\nSPECIAL presentation video unveiled to celebrate our history and announce new exciting future plans.\nOpportunity to purchase personalized legacy bricks for placement at St. Iakovos Retreat Center Chapel Patio and Cottage Walkway.\n\nThe in-person event will be broadcasted via Facebook and YouTube on Sunday\, October 3\, 2021 at 7 PM CST. All event proceeds benefit the St. Iakovos Retreat Center.  \nREGISTER FOR IN-PERSON OR VITUAL EVENT \nEvent Details\n September 30\, 2021 – October 3\, 2021 \n\nSubmit an Event\nMetropolis Ministries are invited to submit their upcoming events to be featured on this page. Please click the button below to submit your event information. \nSubmit an Event
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/st-iakovos-retreat-center-watch-party/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T150000
DTSTAMP:20210908T071120Z
CREATED:20210908T070311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T071120Z
UID:11928-1631962800-1631977200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Philoptochos Society's September Luncheon: The Essence of Philotimo
DESCRIPTION:The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago Philoptochos Society invites you to its annual September luncheon\, The Essence of Philotimo. Come join us on Saturday\, September 18\, 2021 at Empress Banquets (200 East Lake Street\, Addison\, IL)\, fellowship hour will begin at 11am and lunch will be served at 12pm. Please complete your registration no later than September 4\, 2021. \nRegister Here \nIf you choose to pay by check\, they should be made payable to the Metropolis of Chicago Philoptochos and sent to: \nPatricia Gerbanas\n2524 W. Ainslie\nChicago\, IL. 60625 \nThe September Luncheon will Benefit:\nThe Metropolis of Chicago Philanthropy Fund\nThe St. Iakovos Retreat Center\nWINGS Program\nThe Metropolis Philoptochos Philanthropic Endeavors \nEvent Details\n September 18\, 2021\n 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM\n Empress Banquets – 200 East Lake Street\, Addison\, IL\n Mrs. Joanne Stavrakas – (773) 914-6048 \n\nSubmit an Event\nMetropolis Ministries are invited to submit their upcoming events to be featured on this page. Please click the button below to submit your event information. \nSubmit an Event
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/september-luncheon-2021/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210627T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210801T000000
DTSTAMP:20210915T063232Z
CREATED:20210614T105244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T063232Z
UID:6733-1624752000-1627776000@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:YAL Summer Softball
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a softball tournament for young adults (ages 18 – 30) at SS. Constantine & Helen in Palos Hills\, Illinois! It will take place every weekend starting June 27th thru August 1st during the afternoons/evenings. \nIf your team is signed up by June 14th your team will pay $450\, if you are signed up by the 20th it is $500. \nPlayers must sign up with their parish team to participate. If your parish has no team\, please contact us via email at y2am@chicago.goarch.org to be placed on a team. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/yal-summer-softball/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events,Y2AM Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210626T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210703T000000
DTSTAMP:20210707T092522Z
CREATED:20210429T081500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T092522Z
UID:6313-1624665600-1625270400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Lighthouse Camp
DESCRIPTION:When young people make the transition to college life\, they face a myriad of spiritual\, social\, mental and health related challenges. Lighthouse is a summer camp ministry of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago designed to walk high school seniors through an Orthodox understanding of vocation\, and arm them with the tools they need to hold fast to their faith during their college years. Camp begins this summer on June 26\, 2021 at Marquette University in Milwaukee\, WI. \nRegistration for Lighthouse opens on February 17\, 2021. For more information\, visit\nwww.chicago.goarch.org/lighthouse.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/lighthouse-camp/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210620T120000
DTSTAMP:20210707T093606Z
CREATED:20210614T093553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T093606Z
UID:6701-1624176000-1624190400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Men In Black: Priests Who Cook Virtual Series
DESCRIPTION:Join the (virtual) fun and watch our Metropolis Clergy serve up some of their favorite dishes on June 20\, 2021! Registration includes access to the Men In Black: Priests Who Cook series where you will be able to get a first hand look into the kitchens of our Metropolis Clergy. \nClick here to register! \nLike what you saw in the series? Great! Cookbooks with all of the featured recipes will be available for sale – great for yourself or as a gift! Event proceeds will benefit the Metropolis of Chicago Philoptochos Philanthropy Fund.The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society\, Inc.\, is the duly accredited women’s philanthropic society of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The mission of the Society shall be: \n\nTo help the poor\, the destitute\, the hungry\, the aged\, the sick\, the unemployed\, the orphaned\, the imprisoned\, the widowed\, the handicapped\, the victims of disasters\, to undertake the burial of impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who may need the help of the Church through fund raising efforts; and\nTo promote the charitable\, benevolent\, and philanthropic purposes of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America\, through instructional programs\, presentations\, lectures\, seminars and other educational resources;\nTo preserve and perpetuate Orthodox Christian concepts and the Orthodox Christian Family\, and through them\, to promote the Greek Orthodox Faith and traditions\, in accordance with its doctrines\, canons\, discipline\, divine worship\, usages and customs;\nTo promote participation in the activities of the Greek Orthodox community\, with the cooperation of the Parish Priest and the Parish Council.\n\nThe charitable work of the Society shall be performed with discretion\, courtesy and kindness. \n Register here to see the clergy in the kitchen on June 20!
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/men-in-black-priests-who-cook-virtual-series/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210524T170000
DTSTAMP:20210915T063223Z
CREATED:20200310T102932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T063223Z
UID:11183-1621670400-1621875600@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Metropolis of Chicago Junior Olympics
DESCRIPTION:*In light of the rapidly changing developments with COVID-19\, and our steadfast commitment to the safety and health of our parishioners\, the Metropolis of Chicago has cancelled the Junior Olympics. His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael and Father Kosmas Kallis extend their sincere prayers to you and your families during this time of crisis. \nLearn More »
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/metropolis-of-chicago-junior-olympics/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events,Y2AM Events
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