October 24, 2009
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco launches a new phase of ministerial programming through its established Spiritual Renewal Ministry. For over 30 years the Metropolis Spiritual Renewal Ministry has offered annual retreats intent on revitalizing faith amongst the faithful; now the fruit of this ministry is available on-line through the launch of the Metropolis of San Francisco Spiritual Renewal Ministry website: www.sr.sf.goarch.org. By breaking out into this new media-ministry forum, the Metropolis of San Francisco offers individuals an opportunity to view the presentations of the annual retreats, and continue the ministry experience by posting and viewing comments. "With the broad geographic area of our Metropolis, this new website will be a way to connect the faithful from Alaska to Hawaii and the other states in between so that all may benefit from the offerings of our Spiritual Renewal Ministry and bring them closer to Christ and salvation in Him," stated His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco.
The 2009 Spiritual Renewal Retreat, Christian Themes in Pop Media, is now available on-line; exploring Christian themes that can be extrapolated from popular music and movies, including: The Beatles, The Truman Show, and featured presenter, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, and original member of The Byrds, Chris Hillman. Hillman is an Orthodox Christian who resides in southern California.
The Metropolis extends its gratitude to Daniel Triant of FuzzyTone.com, and Nick Xantopoulos of Media Fusion, Stockton, CA, for their stewardship in the development of this new online ministry.
May our Lord bless this new ministry of the Metropolis of San Francisco, and all those who approach an experience of spiritual renewal.
4th Thursday after Pascha
