Guest lt Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Hi guys, Well I have been visiting my parents....swimming, site seeing and spending time with hubby and the kids.... B) As for the chatsite its still open...if anyone wants to chat on Thurs.... laureltree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgallan Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 ***Is everyone doing okay?*** So-so at best. *** Are you planting gardens?*** The heat fries them. ***Swimming in flood waters? *** No floods here. But a canal right out in the back yeard and a river a block away. *** Going on Vacations? **** Winnemucca Nevada from a national wrestling tournament with the kid. Then a wrestling camp in Phoenix for... you guessed it... the kid. But I help coach. Then Yosemite in August. *** Or just mad? *** Well life has been a bit of a challenge of late. You are lucky you've missed most of my rages. ;-) *** It would be nice if you stroll by to drop a quick note to say "Hi, I am ALIVE!" *** Hi. I am alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Of course, I've been around so everyone knows Im still alive. I've recently removed the "ex" from my name. Trying not to appear too offensive to my LDS friends here. Im currently considering moving again. Although I've only been in Wyoming for just under 2 years, my Parish Priest is praying that I'll be able to move to Salt Lake City soon. We're hoping that in so doing, I can be more active with the Eastern Orthodox community in along the Wasatch Front, as well as gain more experience in liturgical services before sending me to Seminary. Yep, that's right, Seminary. St. Tikhons Seminary in Pennsylvania. Here's the website: http://www.stots.edu/We're just barely working on the details (tuition, housing, living expenses, etc) but possibly in a year or so I'll be there working on a Master's of Divinity. Though, interestingly enough, my Diocese Bishop, Joseph, isn't very keen on receiving a degree in order to be ordained. He does want the candidate to be intimately familiar with Orthodox liturgy and doctrine, but isn't as concerned if he's earned a graduate degree or not. In other words, he'd rather see a mature, responsible man with a strong desire to serve the Church, as opposed to just some guy with his master's in theology or divinity. In my mind, this is more in harmony with the Early Church procedures than with our legalistic western mindset. Although he's not entirely unique in this respect, there are still way too many Bishops who want to see a degree before even considering ordination. Im grateful for this Bishop. Oh, and for those of you who don't know, unlike Roman Catholic's, Orthodox Priests are allowed to be married, provided that they do so before their ordination to the Priesthood. The same goes for the Diaconate (Deacons). Only those with the Episcopate office (Bishops) are prohibited from marriage. Not that it's a sin to be a married Bishop (we have the NT example for that) but that it was decided long ago that it would be better to choose a Bishop from the Monastic community to lead a Diocese as opposed to some other fellow generally speaking. So there you have it. The things Im currently planning to do. Again, like I said, even posting this may be a bit premature, but I find that discussing your goals with others makes them more real, besides the fact that others will constantly remind you of them and ask you how your progressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
begood2 Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Jason, Good luck with your seminary studies! :) You are right, setting goals for oneself will be an aid in their fulfillment. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindy Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Jason~ I think it's great!!! Do your best, and you will be blessed. Let us know how you're doing. Lots of Luck, Lindy Scott~ Glad your'e alive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrawberryFields Posted June 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Jason, You have chosen a great goal. Thanks for sharing the news with us, :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lt Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Jason, Way to go...Let us know how things go. Hopefully you will be able to stay in touch and let us all know how yoou are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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