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This category contains organizations and fellowships related to the Orthodox Church. These groups may be directly related to one Orthodox Church jurisdiction or they may operate across many jurisdictions. This category does not generally include groups that would more appropriately fit elsewhere, such as monastic or educational groups.

Resources in This Category

• Alaska Orthodox Aid Society

  http://www.angelfire.com/ak4/alaskaorthodoxaid/
  A youth outreach/church restoration organization - OCA jurisdiction.

• Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting

  http://www.eocs.org/
  Created in 1960 by the Standing Conference of Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA) to support the mission of Christ and His church through scouting. Specifically supports Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts USA, and Camp Fire Boys and Girls programs.

• Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America

  http://www.orthodoxfellowship.org/
  An official organization of the Orthodox Church in America to proclaim, share, and reveal our Orthodox Christian Faith through service, fellowship and example.

• Fellowship of Orthodox Churches in Connecticut

  http://www.forcc.org/
  Founded to give structure and order to the common Orthodox witness of all canonical Orthodox Churches represented in the state. Includes mission statement, calendar of events, directory of member parishes, and committees.

• Focus North America

  http://focusnorthamerica.org/
  A national movement of Orthodox Christians in more than 20 cities in the United States. Mission, programs, events, centers.

• International Orthodox Christian Charities

  http://www.iocc.org/
  "Established in March 1992 as the official international humanitarian organization of the Standing Conference of Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA). Ministers to those suffering and in need throughout the world, sharing with them God's gifts of food, shelter, economic self-sufficiency and hope."

• National Sisterhood of Presvyteres

  http://www.nsp.goarch.org/
  "Home page for the National Sisterhood of Presvyteres of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Presvyteres are the wives of Greek Orthodox priests. Our Patron Saints are Martha and Mary."

• Oklahoma Orthodox Christians For Life

  http://www.orthodox.org/oocl/
  Includes description of publications and other items for sale.

• Orthodox Christian Fellowship

  http://www.ocf.net/
  OCF is the official campus ministry arm of SCOBA. Press releases, information on how to find a local OCF chapter, upcoming events and activities, and general information about OCF.

• Orthodox Christian Mission Center

  http://www.ocmc.org/
  Official mission and evangelism agency of the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA). Information on OCMC missionaries, mission teams, current events, and how to get involved.

• Orthodox Christians for Life

  http://www.oclife.org/
  A pro-life non-profit organization. OCLife is Pan-Orthodox, recognizing the canons and dogma of the Orthodox Church, but not affiliated with any specific jurisdiction. It does not organize events but participates in them if they are peaceful and non-violent. It thoroughly opposes violence in any form in efforts to resolve sanctity of life issues.

• Orthodox Peace Fellowship, The

  http://www.incommunion.org/
  An association of Orthodox Christians belonging to different nations and jurisdictions trying to apply the principles of the Gospel to situations of division and conflict.

• Orthodox Renewal Center of St. Symeon the New Theologian

  http://www.stsymeon.org/
  Organization in Destin, FL, for Orthodox evangelism and spiritual growth. Promotes charismatic experience and sacramental participation in the life of the faithful.

• The Orthodox Christian Foundation

  http://www.ocf.org/
  Feature articles and links.

• The Virginia H. Farah Foundation

  http://www.farahfoundation.org/
  Makes grants for the maintenance and growth of the Orthodox Christian Church in the United States and the world. Provides funds to nonprofit organizations to help them carry out unique and innovative projects in specific fields that will help hopefully spread the Christian message while improving the quality of life on earth.

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