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The Soul After Death Lecture Series
What does the Orthodox Church teach about the soul and what happens to us after we die? How do we confront death and keep it before our eyes in order for us to lead a deep Christian life? In this lecture series, we tackle some of these questions along with many others. Death is a timely topic in a modern world plagued by the fear of it. As Christians, we are called to be ready to confront death at any moment, and the travesty that has been thrust upon us gives us more of an opportunity to live mindful of this great mystery.
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Survival Course for Orthodox Christians
A new series of talks entitled the “Orthodox Survival Course,” dealing with questions about modern society and how to live as Orthodox Christians during these times. The lectures will explore the development of history, modern art, eastern cults, and the world’s preparation for the Antichrist. All of these topics will be examined through the witness of the Church Fathers and commentary from modern Saints and Holy Figures, providing answers for Orthodox Christians living in the world today. The lectures will take place at 7pm, after daily vespers on Wednesdays and begin on August 12th 2020 and the recordings will be posted here. The schedule is the following: THE ORTHODOX WORLD…
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Lecture Series: Awakening the Heart
A free lecture series discovering the spiritual meaning of Holy Confession During the Divine Liturgy, the priest exclaims “Holy Things are for the holy.” Repentance is a call back to holiness. It is “man’s return to God […] the transformation of the mind from the darkness of sin into the light of Christ” (Hieromonk Gregorios, Repentance and Confession). In this lecture series we will discuss the living a life of repentance, practical tools for the spiritual life, and ultimately what the sacrament of Holy Confession means for our lives. If you you were born Orthodox, converted, or don’t know anything about Orthodoxy at all, please come learn, ask questions, and…
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“Who Do You Say I Am?” Lecture Series
A free lecture series discovering what ancient Christians thought and taught about Jesus Christ. What did the Apostles preach about Jesus Christ? How did the early Church survive and did it preserve the true faith given by Christ? What did they have to overcome? A free lecture series discovering what ancient Christians thought and taught about Jesus Christ. Come join us and find out! The lecture will take place on Wednesday evenings at 7pm (and one Friday), following Daily Vespers which is at 6pm. All lectures given at St Timothy Orthodox Christian Church, 403 N. J. St, Lompoc CA 93436. May 15: Before Nicea From apostolic times until the 3rd…
