Clergy Workshop: Parish Revitalization - 09/20/11
On Tuesday September 20th, Mr. Joe Kormos, Parish Health Coordinator of the Diocese of the Midwest, at the invitation of His Grace Bishop Tikhon and the Parish Revitalization Committee, presented a workshop to the diocesan clergy on parish revitalization. The event was held at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Stroudsburg. Fr. Nicholas Solak and his parishioners provided a very hospitable welcome and luncheon to His Grace and the clergy. The workshop focused on the elements of the Parish Health Inventory developed in the Diocese of the Midwest and currently under review for adaptation for the Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania. Mr. Kormos explained how the elements of the inventory were arrived at and how they apply to parish life, as an assessment of health and guide to revitalization. The workshop also included an opportunity for clergy questions about the presentation and discussion with His Grace and each other about key issues in the process of parish life and their impact on revitalization.