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Registration for the 19th All-American Council [AAC] the Orthodox Church in America, slated to be held in Saint Louis, MO July 23-27, 2018, will close on Monday, July 9.
Clergy and lay delegates who have yet to register for the Council should do so online before the deadline. Delegates and observers are reminded that their applications need to be approved by their respective diocesan hierarchs.
The Delegate Handbook, which contains the AAC agenda and a full set of instructions for participants, is available online, as are the reports of the Church’s Officers and the OCA’s Departments and Institutions. Delegates are reminded to download and print the Handbook and reports, which can be placed in binders that will be distributed at the AAC registration desk.
In related matters, those desiring to register for the formal dinner only may do so at the registration site by selecting the “formal dinner only” option. The cost for attending the dinner is $75.00. The cost of the dinner is included in the registration fee of those who registered as delegates and weekly observers.
Finally, the document by His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon—Of What Life Do We Speak? Four Pillars for the Fulfillment of the Apostolic Work of the Church”—is also available in PDF format for downloading, as announced on June 24.
Any special circumstances or issues may be addressed tot he Preconciliar Committee at 19aac@oca.org.