Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

Protecting Our Youth

from Sexual Misconduct & Other Harms

How Parish Lawyers
(including you) Can Help

Wed. Sept. 18th
12:00pm ET / 9:00am PT

Sadly, sexual abuse of minors is a risk in any organization where youth are present, including Orthodox churches. And lawsuits for sexual misconduct is the number one reason churches appear in court. OCAN is partnering with Orthodox Youth Ministries to create a model Youth Protection Policy for the Orthodox jurisdictions that don't have one.

Please join us on Sept. 18th for a discussion on youth protection issues, including:

Why Orthodox parishes must care about youth sexual abuse prevention.
On what basis can churches be held liable for sexual abuse?
Which church members have a legal obligation to report suspected sexual abuse to law enforcement?
How can you help your parish protect youth from abuse?

Speakers:
Ken Liu, Executive Director, Orthodox Christian Attorney Network
Aleks O. Rushing, Partner and Education Attorney, Husch Blackwell LLP

Orthodox Canon Law Society Conference

Brookline, MA
October 18-19, 2024

The Orthodox Canon Law Society of North America (OCLS) invites OCAN attorneys to its 2024 conference on October 18–19, 2024 at Holy Cross School of Theology in Brookline, MA.

OCAN is the sponsor of the Conference luncheon on the 19th, open to all attorneys (regardless of attendance at the entire conference). OCAN member Archdeacon. Justin Bosl (Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco) will present a paper on "Confidentiality of the Mystery of Confession in the Orthodox Canonical Tradition."

OCAN Board Chair Joan Berg will chair a panel discussion on "New Vistas in Canonical Research."

We would love to see you there! For more information and to register, go to the OCLS Conference Website.

DISCLAIMER OF ENDORSEMENT

The Orthodox Christian Attorney Network is committed to serving as a forum for attorneys of various backgrounds to come together and explore how to live out our Orthodox Christian faith in our careers. The views or opinions of any speakers, panelists, or moderators are their own and do not necessarily state or represent the views of the Orthodox Christian Attorney Network. Any reference to any persons or organizations does not constitute or imply any endorsement, recommendation or approval of such persons or organizations, including their mission, activities, products, or services.