As part of the Inter-Parish Associations process, focus groups are an integral way of listening to communities and understanding what they care about. What are focus groups? This mini-information session offers the basic tenets of the focus groups and provides a general overview of the Assembly of Bishops' Inter-Parish Associations ministry. (fb)

“Although we cannot solve the problem of illness, we can solve the problem of someone suffering alone, and can invite someone into community to find Christ, the Suffering Servant, in the midst of their own suffering.” — Assembly of Bishops' Peace of Mind, Orthodox Bridging #AssemblyOfBishops #MentalHealthMinistries #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #YouAreNotAlone (fb)