The Great Commission in the Parish

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Metropolis Clergy-Laity Assembly Agenda 2019

The Great Commission in the Parish

“‘Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’ Amen.” Matthew 28: 19 – 20

Monday, March 4, 2019 10:00 a.m. Registration Opens (until 3:00 p.m.) 12:00 p.m. Lunch for early arrivals 1:00 p.m. Opening Prayer Service

2:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 3:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.

Appointment of Presiding Officer and Secretary Keynote Address Break Featured Presentation First Workshop – “What is Parish Health” Great Vespers at the Monastery Dinner Second Workshop – “Obstacles and Implementation” Evening Fellowship

Metropolitan Gerasimos Metropolitan Gerasimos Fr. Evan Armatas

Tuesday, March 5, 2019 8:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy at the Monastery Fifteen-Year Memorial Service for Metropolitan Anthony 11:00 a.m. Breakfast at the Monastery 11:45 a.m. Clergy-Laity Assembly Resumes 11:55 a.m. Approval of Minutes from the 2018 Clergy-Laity Assembly 12:00 p.m. Metropolis Council Report Fanis Economidis 2018 Metropolis Financial Report Michael Syrengelas 2019 Budget Presentation and Approval Michael Syrengelas National Ministries Commitment Fr. Aris Metrakos 2:00 p.m. Final Presentation and Wrap-Up Fr. Evan Armatas 3:30 p.m. Closing Remarks Metropolitan Gerasimos 4:00 p.m. Adjournment and Closing Prayer Metropolitan Gerasimos Refreshments

Please note that Clergy-Laity Assembly concludes at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5. The Ranch is a 45-minute drive from Fresno International Airport (FAT). In order to take advantage of the entire program, please schedule departing flights no earlier than 6:00 p.m.