STANDING CONFERENCE
OF CANONICAL ORTHODOX BISHOPS IN THE AMERICAS (SCOBA)
Established in 1960, SCOBA brings together the canonical hierarchs
of the Orthodox jurisdictions in America. The purpose of the Conference
is to make the ties of unity among the canonical Orthodox Churches
and their administrations stronger and more visible. The hierarchs
meet twice annually for discussions and decisions on matters of
common concern.
EASTERN
ORTHODOX COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING (EOCS)
The Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting [EOCS] was created
in 1960 by the Standing Conference of Orthodox Bishops in the
Americas, whose purpose is to conduct the mission of our Lord
and His Church via the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts
USA programs on a national level.
INTERNATIONAL
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHARITIES (IOCC)
IOCC was established by SCOBA in 1992 as the official humanitarian
aid agency of Orthodox Christians to work in cooperaton with the
Orthodox Churches worldwide. The mission of IOCC is to respond
to the call of our Lord Jesus Christ, to minister to those who
are suffering and are in need throughout the world, sharing with
them God's gifts of food, shelter, economic self-sufficiency and
hope.
ORTHODOX
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMISSION (OCEC)
The Orthodox Christian Education Commission is an agency of the
Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in America.
It was founded in 1957 by a group of Orthodox theologians and
educators as a forum to exchange ideas and to search for solutions
to common educational problems. It currently aims to develop and
publish educational material for and offers support services to
Orthodox Christian Churches in North America.
ORTHODOX
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (OCF)
Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) is the official campus
ministry effort under SCOBA. It is a Pan-Orthodox effort, overseen
by an Executive Committee and aided by an eleven person Student
Advisory Board. The office is located in Boston, MA where full
time staff develops OCF and is here to guide and support local
OCF chapters through communication with the larger Orthodox Community,
the National Programs, and development of resources Orthodox college
students can utilize.
ORTHODOX
CHRISTIAN MISSION CENTER (OCMC)
OCMC is part of a Pan-Orthodox program of Orthodox Missions
and Evangelism under the auspices of SCOBA. It seeks to bring
our Lord's message of salvation to all who thirst for the water
of life.
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK
The mission of the Orthodox Christian Network is to strengthen the Orthodox communities of America by using modern communications technologies - radio, the Internet, DVD's, podcasts, television and more - to inspire our faithful; raise up our children; call back our wayward; and reach beyond to our towns and cities.
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN PRISON MINISTRY
The Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry is here to love prisoners in the name of Jesus Christ, and to help them grow in the ancient faith. They welcome the participation of all Orthodox Christians who have a heart for those men and women who are behind bars. They seek the help of willing prison volunteers, mail correspondents, and prayer petitioners in bringing Christian teaching to those who seek to find comfort and faith in their present circumstances..
Orthodox
Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion (OCAMPR)
OCAMPR exists to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and promote
Christian fellowship among helping professionals in medicine,
psychology and religion. Members pursue an understanding of the
whole person which integrates the basic assumptions of medicine,
psychology and religion with the Orthodox Christian faith in educating
and serving Church and community
