Throughout the year, individuals and parishes host events that raise awareness for the mission of the Church. These events can be large or small, but all of them help people to understand the incredible gift we have to share with the world – the Orthodox Christian Faith. From ideas, to planning, to ticket sales and giveaways, we are here to help you create a perfect event for missions!
EVENT IDEAS
Guest Speaker Presentations
Invite an OCMC Missionary or Staff Member to share the work of missions with your community.
Coffee Hour
Host a coffee hour after Liturgy that features foods from a country where the Church is active in trying to welcome people into the Body of Christ.
Run/Walks
Coordinate a 5K or 10K Run/Walk to benefit missions. This a great way to get people from outside your parish involved. They can even be done virtually.
Tournaments
Events like golf tournaments and bowling tournaments are a fun way to engage your community in missions and a great opportunity for fellowship.
Dinner or Luncheons
Pick the Feast day of a missionary saint or Mission Sunday (the first Sunday before Lent) to host a dinner or luncheon.
Banquets
Organize a banquet or gala that includes all of the Orthodox parishes from your area to come and learn about Orthodox missions from a special guest.
Upcoming Events
Orthodoxy Rising: Answering the Call To Missions
Sunday, September 26, 2021 | Mission Team St. Louis Committee | St. Louis, MO
OCMC Greek Brunch
Sunday, October 17, 2021 | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church | Westfield, NJ
Pray Give Go - San Antonio Missions Dinner
Thursday, November 4, 2021 | St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church | San Antonio, TX
Pray Give Go - Houston Missions Dinner
Saturday, November 6, 2021 | Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral | Houston, TX
Bowl4Missions
Saturday, November 13, 2021 | The Front Range OCMC Committee | Greenwood Village, CO
MORE TO COME
Past Events
- Pray Give Go Virtual Benefit w/ Fr. Luke Veronis | September 20th, 2020
- KC For Kenya Fundraiser | October 14th, 2020
- Orthodox Life in Kenya Webinar Part 1 | November 12, 2020
- Orthodox Life in Kenya Webinar Part 2 | November 19, 2020
- Orthodox Life in Kenya Webinar Part 3 | December 3, 2020
- Orthodox Life in Kenya Webinar Part 4 | December 10, 2020
- Home of Hope Virtual Panel Discussion | January 28, 2021
- Pray Give Go New Jersey Virtual Benefit | February 21, 2021
- Becoming Mission-Minded: Engaging Your Community In Missions | March 5, 2021
- Mission Sunday, Remember Missions Throughout Great Lent | March 14, 2021
- Pray Give Go Denver Virtual Benefit | March 21, 2021
- OCMC Interviews: Dan Christopulos & Archdeacon Joseph Matusiak | April 05, 2021
- Pray Give Go Phoenix Virtual Event | April 11, 2021
- Pray Give Go Las Vegas Virtual Event | April 18, 2021
- OCMC Interviews: Meet the Manuels | April 22, 2021
- San Antonio OCMC Event | May 22, 2021
- OCMC Interviews: Meet the Sarigianis Family | May 25, 2021
- Making Connections Campaign Virtual Event | June 10, 2021 | Rewatch on YouTube
- OCMC Interview: Meet the Hoppe Family | June 14, 2021
- 2021 Minneapolis Missions 5K | June 20, 2021
- Pentecost Missions Virtual Fundraiser | June 21, 2021
- OCMC Interviews: Meet the Frantz Family | July 1, 2021
- OCMC Interviews: Meet the Moore Family | July 29, 2021