steve@puluka.com

SSJC-Pgh

Society of Saint John Chrysostom – Pittsburgh

The Society of Saint John Chrysostom promotes understanding of Eastern Christian Churches and promotes Christian unity of east and west while providing material support to Eastern Christian churches.

*****Forming a Pittsburgh Chapter of the Society of Saint John Chrysostom****

We are looking to form a Pittsburgh local chapter of the Society of Saint John Chrysostom.  The basic starting format would be periodic two hour meetings opening with prayer and holding a lecture or discussion on a related topic with a speaker or leader announced in advance.

Blogs about SSJC: http://puluka.com/home/category/ssjc/

  • Questions
  • Suggestions for Topics or speakers
  • volunteer your location for a meeting
  • Or join the steering committee

    Email:  steve@puluka.com

Upcoming events

List of upcoming events and the past events of the SSJC in Pittsburgh.

http://puluka.com/home/ssjc-pgh-events/

Pittsburgh Mailing List Sign Up

Get notifications of Pittsburgh area events and news.  You can manage your own subscription via Mail Chimp and remove at any time.

http://eepurl.com/cWg119

Greater Pittsburgh Parish Bulletin Announcements List

This mailing list sends a pre-meeting announcement asking parishes to include the upcoming SSJC meetings in their parish bulletin.  Only one announcement request is sent in advance of each meeting.

http://eepurl.com/c9u9sv

History and Mission

Founded in London, UK in 1926, the Society of Saint John Chrysostom has three main areas of mission:

Education and promotion of Eastern Christian Churches history, worship, spirituality and theology

  • Create educational programs
    • Publish educational material
    • Encourage learning and research
  • Working for Christian Unity East & West
    • Create seminars, lectures and programs on issues and history of schism
    • Organize prayer, pilgrimages and conferences
  • Supporting Eastern Christian Churches
    • Promote scholarships and seminaries
    • Contribute to fund raising and financial support

In the United States, the Orientale Lumen Foundation provides a non-profit support and administration for the Society of Saint John Chrysostom.  Local chapters through the country provide local programs of education and prayer.

National Society of Saint John Chrysostom:

http://olfoundation.net/ssjc/ssjc-sub1/

Listing of Local Society of Saint John Chrysostom chapters:

http://olfoundation.net/ssjc/chapters/