The Huffington Ecumenical Institute at Hellenic College Holy Cross invites you to GATHERED AS ONE BODY, a groundbreaking conference dedicated to fostering accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities within the Orthodox Church. This event marks the official launch of the five-year Greek Orthodox Archdiocese “On Behalf of All” Pilot Program on Parish Accessibility, funded by the Lilly Endowment Inc. The conference will bring together Orthodox church leaders, clergy, theologians, and disability advocates to explore practical and spiritual approaches to creating truly inclusive parishes. Key Highlights: Keynotes & Reflections featuring Archbishop Elpidophoros, Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago, and other Orthodox leaders. Practical Workshops & Panels on church accessibility, advocacy, caregiving, and inclusive parish strategies. Theological & Spiritual Insights exploring disability in Orthodox theology and community life. Real-World Inclusion Stories from thriving disability ministries and initiatives. Event Details: May 1, 2025 | 6:00 PM – Taxiarchae Greek Orthodox Church, Watertown, MA May 2 & 3, 2025 | 9:00 AM – St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Weston, MA Why Attend? *Gain practical tools to enhance accessibility in your parish *Learn from experts and those with lived experiences *Help shape the future of inclusivity in the Orthodox Church Free | Open to the public | Livestreamed | Recorded (Adaptive Liturgy) To register: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAANAAoldyjNUMFRNNlFUS0hNU1pWSDczT1FNRTFQRUZVQS4u&route=shorturl #Orthodox #DisabilityInclusion #ParishAccessibility #AdaptiveLiturgy #DisabilityAwareness #AutismAwareness #LillyEndowment (fb)

Holy Week is approaching quickly – mark your calendars for our upcoming services: April 12 - Saturday of Lazarus 9:00 a.m. Orthros 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 11:30 a.m. Breakfast and Weaving of the Palms April 13 - Palm Sunday 8:30 a.m. Orthros 9:45 a.m. Divine Liturgy 12:00 p.m. Fish Luncheon - Grand Ballroom 7:00 p.m. Service of the Bridegroom April 14 - Holy Monday 7:00 p.m. Service of the Bridegroom April 15 - Holy Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Service of the Bridegroom April 16 - Holy Wednesday 4:00 p.m. Holy Unction 7:00 p.m. Holy Unction April 17 - Holy Thursday 8:30 a.m. Vespers & Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great 6:30 p.m. The Holy Passion Service April 18 - Holy Friday 9:00 a.m. Royal Hours of the Passion 4:00 p.m. Service of the Entombment of Our Lord 7:30 p.m. Lamentations at the Tomb of Christ April 19 - Holy Saturday 9:00 a.m. Vespers & Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great 11:00 p.m. The Paschal Vigil 12:00 a.m. The Glorious Resurrection 12:15 a.m. Divine Liturgy of Pascha April 20 - Great and Holy Pascha 11:00 a.m. Agape Vespers (fb)