Open “Call for Proposals” for “Divine Compassion and Human Trafficking ‘Diakonima’” Now Launched by SCV

Divine Compassion III Conference Speakers and Participants

December 2015 – Saint Catherine’s Vision

Feast Day of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, November 2015, Sandwich, Massachusetts:

 Saint Catherine’s Vision (SCV) recently launched their open “Call for Proposals” requesting help from qualified persons desiring to offer their services, expertise and practical assistance in their first public service ministry or “diakonima” on “Divine Compassion and Human Trafficking”.

This open “Call” will serve as the foundation to gather the expertise and practical assistance of qualified persons to help facilitate dialogue and bridge building to establish a vibrant pan-Orthodox Christian witness and response to the on-going tragedy of Human Trafficking.  “As God blesses,” states Dr. Kyriaki FitzGerald, Executive Director of SCV and Adjunct Professor in Theology at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, “we envision cultivating a dialogue to promote sound collaborative relationships and initiatives across Orthodox Christian jurisdictions, agencies and interested persons.  Together, we desire to humbly bear witness to the unconditional love of God, while bringing a measure of competent, practical relief to facilitate healing and liberation in as many contexts as possible.”

Anticipating a three to five year process for this phase of the initiative, SCV is planning to bring together a small, select pan-Orthodox group of experienced theologians, leaders and practitioners whose proven work and expertise directly engage in this domain of ministry or service. “We are extending this invitation to respected non-Orthodox experts in the field, as well,” added Dr. FitzGerald.

 In order to help build the first phase of this collaborative framework, SCV anticipates a three to five year process of private consultations, which hopefully will also be organized in conjunction with an annual public event (e.g. a lectureship or conference), so that Orthodox Christians and the general public may benefit from these conversations and service.

 Saint Catherine’s Vision is an international, pan-Orthodox Christian, non-profit organization.  SCV brings women theologians together with ordained and lay servant-leaders addressing contemporary concerns in a manner that is established in and accountable to the living tradition and canonical heritage of the Eastern Orthodox Church.  Founded in 2001, SCV is an endorsed organization of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America. For a copy of the “Call for Proposals” requests may be emailed to: scvdiakonima@gmail.com.

For additional general information, please visit SCV’s website, www.saintcatherinesvision.org.  and for further information about SCV’s initiative “Divine Compassion and Human Trafficking” visit: http://saintcatherinesvision.com/collaborative-work/divine-compassion-and-human-trafficking

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