In addition to Come Receive the Light, The ARK and The RUDDER, our online programs, feature a number of additional shows this month, including a series of lectures from the recent International Conference of Orthodox Psychotherapists. This week, tune in to The ARK and RUDDER to hear Dr. Philip Mamalakis of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology on "'Orthodox Psychology' or 'Orthodox and Psychology'?"; a meditation from Fr. Stanley Harakas, entitled "You were 'Presented at the Temple'"; our new program for teens, Orthodox Teen Talk Online; another installment of Jason Barker's radio Bible study of 1 Corinthians; and "Just Thinking" with journalist Rod Dreher.

Each day on The ARK and The RUDDER you can also hear a different show from "The Best of Come Receive the Light," featuring favorite interviews from past episodes. During February 4 - 8 we will be playing "Advanced Technology-Mobile Pornography" (2/4), "Patriarch Bartholomew & Pope Benedict" (2/5), "Touching Heaven" (2/6), "Family as Church" (2/7), and "Sanctity of Life" (2/8).

Visit www.MyOCN.net for a full program schedule and times.

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For the week of February 10

On Come Receive the Light, Fr. Chris will be talking with Andy Lekos of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center about the purpose and value of short-term missions. Find out more about Christ's call to spread the Gospel and how you can participate in a short-term mission trip this summer through OCMC.

Shows on The ARK and RUDDER include Dr. Philip Mamalakis with Part 2 of "'Orthodox Psychology' or 'Orthodox and Psychology'?"; Fr. William Chiganos with "Zacchaeus, You Have a Dinner Guest Tonight"; a new episode of OTTO-Orthodox Teen Talk Online, as well as Jason Barker's ongoing podcast series on I Corinthians: "Get Wisdom #13," and a new "Just Thinking" with author and journalist Rod Dreher.

The "Best of Come Receive the Light" lineup for February 11 - 15 will feature "Intro to the Western Rite" (2/11), "Raising Children" (2/12), "Numbers and Symbolism" (2/13), "Christ and His Saints" (2/14), and "God's Gift of Life" (2/15).

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For the week of February 15

On Come Receive the Light, learn more reaching out to abused children with Fr. Tom Avramis, President & CEO of Trinity Children's Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Orthodox Christians that serves more than 1,300 abused boys and girls in four different Western states.

On The ARK and RUDDER, you can hear Mother Katherine (Weston) on "Integrating Psychotherapy with Orthodox Anthropology" and the words of Fr. Stanley Harakas: "In Success – Thanking God"." The ARK's Featured Artist is David Teems, and of course we will have Orthodox Teen Talk Online, "Get Wisdom #14," and "Just Thinking" with Rod Dreher.

The "Best of Come Receive the Light" for February 18 - 22 includes "The Effects of Gambling" (2/18), "The Gospel of Mark, The Suffering Servant" (2/19), "Ministry of Women in the Church" (2/20), "The Beginners Guide to Prayer" (2/21), and "Orthodox Christianity in American Public Life" (2/22).

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The Orthodox Christian Network, a ministry of SCOBA, provides informative, entertaining, and uplifting programming for Orthodox Christians and seekers around the world. Our flagship program, Come Receive the Light, is heard on radio stations around the U.S. and in the Bahamas, as well as on the Internet. If you're not already a listener, join us today at www.MyOCN.net!

In his prologue, Archbishop Demetrios says: “By God’s grace in 2008, as Church, we must organize and bring to fruition a great new labor: Bringing back to the Church all of our brothers and sisters—all the families of the Omogeneia who for various reasons do not possess an organic relationship with our church Communities. The sad phenomenon of the “unchurched” that amount to sixty million Americans should not become a reality among baptized Orthodox Christians.”

Designed as an easy-to-read, accurate reference handbook of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, the 278-page new edition includes:  updated directories of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Archdiocesan departments and institutions, parishes, priests, religious and secular media resources as well as sexual misconduct policy guidelines. Featured are the commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the Episcopacy of Archbishop Demetrios, and an 8-page color spread of major events, including the activities of the Metropolises and visits of Archbishop Demetrios to Greece and Cyprus. 

Limited prepaid copies may be obtained by calling (212) 774-0244 or sending a check/money order or credit card information for $18 (plus $5.00 S/H) payable to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Attn: Yearbook
8 East 79th Street, NY, NY 10075

A REMINDER: EACH PARISH WILL RECEIVE TWO COPIES

CONTACT: Nikki Stephanopoulos
(212)570-3530

Fifteen seats are available for this historic trip for college and university students only.  Those who wish to attend should make an application to the National OCF Office in Brookline, MA or via www.ocf.net on the web.

The trip will depart from the United States on Saturday March 8 and will return on the following Saturday, March 15.  Real Break Constantinople promises to be an incredible experience for all who attend.  

OCF Chairman Fr. Mark Leondis stated that, "This is a historic trip for OCF and unique in that it is designed not only to have a service component, but also to demonstrate the struggle for religious freedom in light of constant persecution.”  This Real Break could not have been possible without the assistance of The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.  The Archons have been championing this important issue for years.  This trip hopes to provide a number of young Orthodox students with a deep understanding of the present struggle, the Theology, and tradition behind the mission and vision of the Ecumenical Patriarchate; and further the importance of its leadership in the world.

Real Break is an alternative-to-spring-break providing students with short-term mission trips or service projects that foster deep fellowship and spiritual growth through life-transformative experiences. This year there are fourteen trips to various locations all over the globe. For more information on Real Break and OCF go to our website at www.ocf.net

Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) is the official campus ministry program of the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA). OCF works to nurture and strengthen love for Jesus Christ and His Church in its fullness at this most critical juncture of human life. OCF supports over 260 local chapters throughout North America and involves thousands of college students through its programming, including the College Conferences and Real Break. Additional information on all the OCF programs can be found on the OCF website, www.ocf.net, or by calling toll-free, 800-919-1623.