Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania - OCPM Convocation 2010

Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM), the official prison ministry of the Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA) announces its 2010 Convocation, which will take place at the Embassy Suites Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, PA. The purpose of the convocation is to bring together the many Orthodox clergy and laity from throughout North America who are participating in prison ministry or are interested in participating in prison ministry for a time of fellowship, education, encouragement, communal worship and the free exchange of ideas.

His Grace, Bishop Tikhon, will offer a meditation on the opening day of the convocation, and will also deliver the homily during the Divine Liturgy on Friday, August 20. Father John Kowalczyk, Chancellor of the Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania, is one of the many speakers at this event. He will be giving his talk on Friday, August 20 at 10:15am. For more information about the convocation, visit http://www.ocpm-scoba.org/news_100223_1.html.

Many volunteers are needed to help with this event. For all those interested in donating their time and talents, please contact Laura Walker at lwalker@ocpm-scoba.org