Orthodoxy 101 Boot Camp - The Sacred Ministry of Community Building

Join us for Saints Constantine & Helen's 3rd year of the popular Orthodox Boot Camp series with Fr. Dimitri, and Adult Education Ministry Chair Christopher Malagisi, as we explore "Orthodoxy 101 Boot Camp: The Sacred Ministry of Community Building. The focus will be on understanding the biblical importance - and necessity, of building faith-based and parish communities.

We will specifically focus on the Book of Acts and lives of the disciples, and how they built early Christendom, during perilous times - not unlike our time today! We will use their example to learn how we can build community here in our own parish. In the second part, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a brainstorm session about how we can grow and foster our own parish community.

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The "Boot Camp" is open to all existing and new church members, and those interested in learning more about the Orthodox Christian faith. Attendance is open to anyone living in the metropolitan DC/MD/VA area!

WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY:

1. Learn how to build community from the disciples and Book of Acts
2. Participate in a brainstorm discussion on how we can build and support our own parish community
3. Make new friends, meet new members, and spend quality time with Fr. Dimitri!
4. Includes complimentary breakfast and lunch

Previous Year Co-Sponsors Included (and many will Co-Sponsor again!):

• Sts. Constantine & Helen's (SCH) Young Adult League
• SCH Sunday School Program
• SCH Ladies Philoptochos Society
• Journey of Marriage: A Pre-Marriage Seminar (Info: [email protected])
• S CH Stewardship Committee
• SCH Versis Center
• SCH Outreach Ministry
• SCH Sunday School Program
• SCH Greek School Program
• SCH GOYA Ministry
• SCH HOPE & JOY Ministry (Holy Orthodox Primary Education & Junior Orthodox Youth)
• SCH Greek Dance Ministry
• SCH Altar Boys
• S CH Sts. Kosmas Aitolos Bookstore
• SCH Young at Heart (Contact: [email protected])
• SCH Special Events
• (If you'd like to co-sponsor, let us know!)

Email at [email protected] with any questions, or if you'd be interested in helping co-sponsor or promote the event, volunteer, or join Saints Constantine & Helen's new Adult Education Ministry team!

S PEAKER BIO: Reverend Father Dimitrios Lee, Presiding Priest

Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Washington, D.C.

Father Dimitri is a native of Sheboygan, WI from the parish of Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church. Growing up in the Altar form a young age, his love of serving the church roots back to childhood. His Greek Orthodox faith was instilled by his parents, grandparents, and parish priest . The Church was central and every aspect of life revolved around major festal holidays.

After deciding to go to Seminary School at the age of seventeen, Fr. Dimitri attended Hellenic College immediately after graduating High School. After four years of undergraduate study, he attended the Graduate School of Holy Cross for three years. These seven years of schooling left a heavy imprint and played a vital role in his development as a servant leader. It was during these years that he developed a love for mission work, having completed two mission trips to Kenya through OCMC, Orthodox Christian Mission Center. Fr. Dimitri remains a mission focused priest, aiming to broaden our Orthodox Church by supporting those less fortunate.

After graduating from Seminary School, Fr. Dimitri worked for IOCC, International Orthodox Christian Charities in Baltimore, MD. It was here that under the mentorship of Dean Triantafilou, he developed an appreciation for non-profit work and fund raising. The road to Baltimore then led Fr. Dimitri to the Cathedral of the Annunciation in downtown Baltimore. Rev. Fr. Dean Moralis offered incredible training on parish life and how to build a vibrant ministry team.

The first assignment as a clergyman took place at Saint Sophia Cathedral in Washington, DC. Under the mentorship of Rev. Fr. John T. Tavlarides and especially Rev. Fr. Steven P. Zorzos, Fr. Dimitri learned how to function as a Greek Orthodox Priest in a large and thriving community. After more than ten years of service, the relationships and experiences made an incredible impact that will never be forgotten.

Fr. Dimitri was ordained to the Holy Diaconate by His Eminence Metropolitan Savvas of Pittsburgh in 2010 and to the priesthood by the former Archbishop of America, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios in January of 2011. The transition to Proistamenos of Saints Constantine and Helen of Washington, DC took place in June, 2021 by the Archbishop of America, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros.

The new chapter in Fr. Dimitrios' life is introducing him to a beautiful new community filled with loving and dedicated parishioners. Together they will build up the body of Christ and attempt to reflect his light and love for the entire world.

EMAIL: [email protected]

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