Shen Vlash – Thousands of individuals have visited the Children’s Home of Hope and been renewed by the peace and joy that they find.  Overlooking the countryside, nestled in between a monastery, seminary and women’s convent, this is a place of spiritual pilgrimage.  Be part of hosting a camp for the youth who call the Home of Hope their home.  Team will be led by Pamela Barksdale, OCMC missionary. 

Korca - Assist with a catechist training program and help with renovation work at St John the Baptist Monastery in Voskopoje. Catechists from five different metropolises will come together for learning, fellowship, spiritual growth and repairing the retreat center. Team will be led by OCMC missionary Pamela Barksdale.

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VIRTUAL  Numerous OCMC Virtual Teams have had the opportunity to touch and share lessons with the community in Cerete. Now you can apply for a Virtual Team and build on that foundation by offering lessons on Orthodox Iconography.  Spanish speakers are needed. 

Accra - Be a part of an annual Clergy retreat in the Archdiocese of Accra and all Ghana and be part of bringing the example of a self-sufficient Church to the clergy and faithful of the region. Enjoy a time of teaching, fellowship and spiritual growth. Clergy needed.

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Larteh - Are you interested in helping the young people of Ghana navigate the challenges of living as an Orthodox Christian in an increasingly challenging society? Participate in a camp that will provide important teaching and lasting fellowship for both counselors and campers.

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Aquacate - Encounter things that cannot be explained but can only be experienced. Provide health care and education in the remote Mayan village of Aguacate in northern Guatemala. Work with OCMC missionaries to provide health care in Guatemala.

VIRTUAL Connect with clergy wives from the Orthodox Diocese of Kisumu & Western Kenya and offer a deeper understanding of how they can establish a project which will help the women support themselves.  This Team has been invited by His Grace Marcos, Bishop of Kisumu, and the president of the Diocesan Papadhias group, to bring women together for learning and fellowship.  Individuals (men and women) with experience in lending circles, nonprofits, or revolving loans can contribute towards this effort.    

VIRTUAL Are you interested in a Virtual outreach to the community of Holy Transfiguration of our Lord Church in Alaska?  Individuals who can share about the importance of Religious Education or Iconography are great candidates to teach. 

Dates:   February 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2022 

Akhiok - Help the Protection of the Theotokos Church in Akhiok, Alaska strengthen its youth ministry efforts by planning and leading a camp program for youth. This Team has been asked to teach the Faith through lessons, discussions, sports and craft activities.

Pilot Station - Prepare lessons for over 55 youth from surrounding villages who will come together at an annual wilderness camp near Pilot Station. Local leaders will teach the youth about their Yup'ik traditions, but lessons on living as an Orthodox in this world and social media are still needed. Team will be hosted by Fr. Stephen Heckman.

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Newhalen - Help the community of Holy Transfiguration strengthen its youth ministry efforts by assisting at the annual St. Juvenaly Youth Camp which has made a difference in the lives of the youth from the Iliamna Lake region since 1984. Work side by side with community elders to set up the camp and prepare lessons. Team will be hosted by Fr. David Askoak and is reserved for the Ascension Orthodox Church in Lincolnshire, IL. 

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