Hi OCFers,
We have some exciting news to share. We will have a guest speaker, this coming Tuesday, Feb 21! Fr. Nabil from Indianapolis, IN who was born in Egypt will be discussing the differences and political issues regarding why we are not in communion with the Oriental Orthodox Church. We are really looking forward to having him visit!!
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, our OCF held a discussion about Love, Dating, and Relationships specifically in a college setting. Below are the links to the article we discussed and then another link explaining the 4 different types of love. We thoroughly enjoyed sharing our thoughts, and gaining advice on how to prepare for healthy relationships!
If there was one key take away from the discussion it is that love is so much more than just and emotion. Rather it is commitment, dedication, support, and a constant strive to have Christ at the center of the relationship.
Today, OCF Illinois had a special visitor, His Grace Bishop Demetrios. Students gathered at the OCC house for some sweet treats and an enriching discussion covering topics from the churches stance on controversial topics to current orthodox outreach ministries programs. Each year the students appreciate His Grace’s kindhearted gestures in getting to learn more about the OCF chapter and the students. As the Three Hierarchs are the patron saints of learning and education, the students are pleased to celebrate this wonderful feast day with His Grace.
College Conference 2011: Raise me Above the World’s Confusion proved to be one of my most memorable college experiences. In the short three days I spent in Pennsylvania I not only grew spiritually, but also created life-long friendships. Maria Tsikalis, a great friend I made on the trip, summed up the experience quite well:
“It’s hard to put into words how amazing it is for me knowing that I have you and an entire sphere of Orthodox college students as part of my life, even those I didn’t meet! It’s like a whole support system that I have always had without knowing I’ve had it, you know?”
There are not enough words for me to fully explain how moving this experience was, I only hope more students from our OCF chapter will attend next year. Here is the link to the sensational speakers, College Conference East Recording 2011
Hope it proves to be as beneficial for you as it was for me!
Our first meeting of the year will take place TODAY at 6pm at the OCF House (Second & John). Get ready for an amazing semester. We can’t wait!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We would like to welcome to our brand new site. It’s been completely redesigned from the ground up to focus on you, the reader. We’ve gone Web 2.0, focusing on posting content frequently, getting your comments, sharing photos and memories, and more. The site is as interactive and useful as you make it. Look for the content to start flowing once the Spring 2012 semester begins. Until then, happy surfing.
