FOCA Convention Closing  Remarks

FOCA Convention Closing  Remarks

As we draw this 98th FOCA Convention to a close, thanks be to God for the work that you have put forth.  Your discussion has given all of us many things to think about.  The question was raised, “who are we, and what are we?” In the brief time that I have had to reflect on that, I have to say that we are the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America.  We pray, study, toil and be temperate.

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A Message from the FOCA President - Fall 2025

A Message from the FOCA President - Fall 2025

First of all, we had a productive convention with an overwhelming show of support for the FOCA from the AAC Youth Directors, Fr. Jason & Matushka Ashley Foster.  The Grand Banquet of the FOCA and OCA was so overwhelming for the over 900 people present.  The youth program presented the founding of the Church in Alaska with a magnificent cardboard ship with emissaries traveling from Russia.

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98th FOCA Convention Welcome Letter

98th FOCA Convention Welcome Letter

The 98th FOCA Convention has arrived.  We are looking forward to fruitful discussions and fellowship amidst the full engagement with the 21st All American Council.  The schedule for our portion is enclosed below.  We are expecting a bit under 50 in attendance which is a blessing considering early returns.  There are 590 delegates for the AAC and 900 attending the Grand Banquet.  We will have a brief, but important presentation within that banquet.

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Registration for the 98th FOCA National Convention

Registration for the 98th FOCA National Convention

Registration for the 98th FOCA Convention in Phoenix is now open.  The schedule is complete in what promises to be a monumental time in the life of the Orthodox Church in America.  Our convention, with precedence with the OCA, is condensed to fit within the 21st All American Council.  This is a rarity of occasions as we gather to do not only our own work, but to be a very important part of the work of the Church.

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98th FOCA National Convention

98th FOCA National Convention

It is time once again time to prepare for the annual FOCA convention. Unlike many conventions in the past, we are integrated in the 21st All American Council of the OCA. The primary reason for this lies in being a part of the final step in the canonization of St. Matushka Olga, our first American female saint. Services for her will take place on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning of both gatherings. The complete schedule for both the OCA and the FOCA is being finalized.

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