Department of Christian Service & Humanitarian Aid Announce “GO” Lunch & Learn for Parish Ministry

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] –  On Friday, December 4, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (EST), the Department of Christian Service & Humanitarian Aid and FOCUS North America invite you to a virtual lunch and learn called “GO: Equipping Parishes for Meaningful Service.”

This gathering will explore approaching our neighbors with curiosity, understanding the needs of our wider communities, and becoming a parish without walls. Then we’ll share best practices and learn from one another about how to expand local ministry through both evangelism and service.

Presenters include Steve Christoforou, Executive Director of FOCUS North America; Fr. Joel Wier, IOCC Homefront Coordinator; Kellen Criswell, OCMC Parish Mobilization Coordinator, and Fr. Jason Vansuch, priest at St. George OCA in Buffalo, NY. Additional guest presenters will join us as well.

Clergy, youth leaders, parish council members, and ministry leaders are all welcome. We encourage you to join us, so bring your lunch and join us together.

Connect here: Topic: DOMW OCA Service GO Lunch and Learn Time: Dec 4, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting –  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 2773285185?omn=81812986809…