St. George Orthodox Church Summer 2024 Education Lecture Series - 07/16/24

To continue ministering to everyone in our parish ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to participate in the education classes that are offered each month, we will be holding a 4-Part Education Lecture Series on "Orthodox Spirituality and Prayer" beginning with  TUESDAY JULY 16, 2024!

What is Orthodox Spirituality all about? How does it help us grow in our Faith? This 4-part lecture series will attempt to answer these questions and many more.

WHERE:  St. George Orthodox Church

                  2 Nottingham Terrace – Buffalo, NY 14216

WHEN:  Tuesday Evenings – 6:00 to 7:30 PM   - In The Church

                July 16, July 30, August 13, August 27

LECTURE TOPICS:  

July 16 – Salvation: The Process of transformation via the Holy Spirit

                                  [Orthodox Understanding vs Western Christianity Understanding]

July 30 – The Spiritual Vision and Goals:

                 Grace and Theosis as the Work of God            Love as our Goal        

                 Image and Likeness of God

August 13 – Supports and Aids for the Journey:

                     The Grace of God within us and Spiritual Transformation

                   Prayer            Fasting                             Faith as our Framework

                   Virtue            Good Works                    Hope as our Atmosphere                                           

August 27 – The Spiritual Journey: Prayer, Fasting, and Communion with The Saints

                     Liturgical/Sacramental Prayer                                 Prayer     Virtues vs Vices                                                 

                     Private/Personal Prayer – “The Jesus Prayer”         Fasting

                     Communion of and with The Saints

The presentations will be part lecture, part discussion, with lots of time for questions and answers.

Lectures will be held on 4 Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30 p.m. and will be held at St. George Orthodox Church (2 Nottingham Terrace Buffalo, NY) in the Church with refreshments. Come to as many classes are you are able. If anyone has any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Fr. Jason at jvansuch@hotmail.com or 716.875.4222 or Dr. Anthony at 619-822-5158

 

BRING YOURSELF!          BRING A FRIEND! 

COME GROW WITH US!        COME PRAY WITH US!