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About the Fellowship
Aims - Activities and Joining - Publications
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The Fellowship was founded in 1979, and works with the blessing of the local Orthodox hierarchs. It is a registered charity number 1063713.
The Fellowship aims to promote the practice of the Orthodox faith by encouraging contacts among members of the Orthodox Church in Great Britain and Ireland.
Members of the Orthodox Church from other countries are also welcome to join the Fellowship.
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Through prayer, discussion and mutual friendship, members of the Fellowship attempt to deepen their understanding of the one Orthodox faith which they all share.
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The Fellowship organizes a residential weekend conference each summer. Recent subjects have included Called to be One: Our Unity in the Eucharist, Confession and Healing, Repentance and Forgiveness, Death and Resurrection, and Veneration of the Mother of God.
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There is a study weekend early in the year, devoted either to the Bible or to the Church Fathers. On past occasions we have studied, for example, The Epistle of St Paul to the Romans, Theosis, Prophecy, and St Symeon the New Theologian.
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Day conferences have been held in different places, including a series on Women: an Orthodox Perspective. At a Liturgical Weekend members gained experience of how to read and sing at church services. We have made pilgrimages to Walsingham, Patmos, and Russia.
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The Fellowship issues a journal, Forerunner, which appears twice a year, as well as an annual Calendar and Lectionary, which lists the daily Scripture readings and a wide range of saints, including many British. A Directory is published annually, giving details of all Orthodox places of worship in Britain and Ireland. A series of Bible Study Notes for Orthodox use is in preparation.
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Membership is open to all Orthodox; while our meetings are open to non-members, we hope that as many as possible will want to support our work on a more permanent basis by taking out membership.
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Although our work is limited to the British Isles, Orthodox from abroad are welcome to become members and to attend our gatherings.
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If you wish to join the Fellowship, please print out the Application Form complete it and return it as indicated on the Form. There is also a Bankers Order form for your subscription.
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The Fellowship currently produces three regular publications:
Forerunner - a twice-yearly newsletter for members
An annual Directory of Orthodox Parishes and Clergy in the British Isles
An annual Calendar/Lectionary according to the Revised Julian (New) Calendar
To order a Directory or Calendar please contact:
bjg1@waitrose.com
If you need to know details of an Orthodox community in a particular area either buy the Directory off the Fellowship (preferred!) or for single entries contact the Webmaster.
