Monday, October 20, 2025
6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. PDT
The Orthodox Parish Leadership ministry of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco is offering a webinar on “Creating the Vision: A Practical Approach to Building an Effective Parish Plan". Melpo Murdakes will lead this engaging discussion on Monday, October 20, 2025.

Illuminating how your parish can live out your mission, in service to the Church, for future generations creates a unifying foundation upon which to flourish. Explore the WHY and the HOW of this valuable tool to guide, align, and inspire your parish. Discover how to create a dynamic roadmap that empowers your parish to fulfill its mission, strengthen its ministries, and build a vibrant future rooted in faith and service.

Melpo Murdakes
Melpo Murdakes is the Director of Parish Planned Giving at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and leads the Planned Giving offering for the Orthodox Parish Leadership ministry. She just launched the new GOA Parish Planned Giving Initiative.
For more information, please contact metropolis@sanfran.goarch.org or call the Metropolis Office at 415-753-3075.
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Download the Flyer: Creating the Vision: A Practical Approach to Building an Effective Parish Plan