Christ’s love is for the whole person – mind, body, and spirit. From water wells, to schools, to substance abuse programs, to clinics, and churches the OCMC facilitates several projects throughout the year aimed at ministering to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of people where missionaries, mission teams, and mission priests serve.
Albania
Your gift will help sponsor the cost of renovation work to a retreat center at the historic Voskopoja monastery (which will be used for future small group meetings) and to sponsor catechists who will come together for a ‘working’ retreat.
Your gift will enable the Church of Albania to offer two youth outreaches for over 170 children at the Protagonist School in Tirana and the Children’s Home of Hope in Shen Vlash. The program, fun-filled day camps, will focus on spiritual and social growth.
In a nation where Christianity was constitutionally illegal until 1994, your gift makes it possible for over 500 faithful young adults to participate in an event geared towards raising up Christian youth leaders from all over the country.
Colombia
Help the Orthodox communities in Colombia come together for a time of learning and fellowship. Orthodoxy is new to this region of the world, and the faithful have a great desire to learn more about the historical faith of the Apostles. Your gift underwrites the cost of this event.
Ghana
A continuing education seminar will make a difference in the lives of 20 clergy from all over Ghana. Your gift will make it possible for these committed men to receive further training on the role of the priest, development of parish ministries and stewardship.
Your support of this ministry in Ghana makes it possible for 300 children to attend summer camp where they will grow in their relationship with Christ and with others. The National Youth Camp program helps keep the youth connected to other Orthodox youth around the country and encourages them in to continue to grow in their faith.
Guatemala
Your gift will support the spring ministry outreach of the Fr. Andres Giron clinic where individuals from Aguacate and surrounding villages receive Health Care. This clinic is the only regional Health Care and Health Education source for almost 20,000 individuals. Reflect the love of Christ to others through this essential healing ministry.
Your gift will support the fall ministry outreach of the Fr. Andres Giron clinic where individuals from Aguacate and surrounding villages receive Health Care. This clinic is the only regional Health Care and Health Education source for almost 20,000 individuals. Reflect the love of Christ to others through this essential healing ministry.
Orthodox clergy have ministered in Nueva Conception for several years. Your support will make it possible to offer a teaching ministry for over 350 individuals from two communities. Many are looking forward to this event which is an opportunity to learn more about Orthodoxy
Indonesia
Your gift will make it possible for a week-long retreat that calls together inquirers and the faithful in two different events. This event will be held on Bali, a Hindu majority island, and will offer a catechetical and evangelical outreach that invites, teaches and nurtures those who attend.
Kenya
The region of Kisumu has been hard hit by the pandemic. Your gift to this project will help purchase needed medicines and medical supplies for over 500 individuals who live in rural villages without easy access to medical care.
Make it possible for 450 youth to attend an annual Youth Conference. By giving a gift to support this multi-day event you are making an investment in the youth of the Kisumu Diocese. Young people will have an opportunity to learn more about the Orthodox Church and have a time of fellowship.