Ancient Faith Ministries

### Context Profile for Ancient Faith Ministries

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - **Mission**: Ancient Faith Ministries aims to promote the Orthodox Christian faith through various media, including podcasts, books, and community events. Their mission emphasizes nurturing spiritual growth and providing resources that support Orthodox Christian families and individuals.
   - **Cause**: They focus on educating and engaging Orthodox Christians, particularly families with young children, to deepen their understanding and practice of the faith.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - **Events**: Regular community gatherings such as "Little Flock Story Hour," which includes storytelling, songs, and fellowship for toddlers and their parents.
   - **Fundraising Campaigns**: Various campaigns to support their media initiatives and community programs.
   - **Community Programs**: Educational resources, podcasts, and family-oriented events designed to foster a sense of community and spiritual growth.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone is **friendly**, **welcoming**, and **inspiring**. Communications are designed to create a sense of community and belonging, particularly for families. The language is accessible and engaging, making it suitable for a broad audience, especially parents and young children.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - The organization uses emojis sparingly, primarily to add a friendly touch to communications. For example, a wink emoji (😉) is used in event descriptions to create a light-hearted and approachable tone. Emoji usage is not frequent but is strategically placed to enhance engagement.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founding Info**: Ancient Faith Ministries has been established to support Orthodox Christian communities through various media and educational initiatives.
   - **Scale**: The organization has conducted 6 forms and 21 email campaigns, indicating an active engagement strategy with their audience.
   - **Impact Metrics**: While specific metrics are not detailed on the website, the emphasis on community involvement and family engagement suggests a focus on building a supportive network for Orthodox Christians.
   - **Volunteer Info**: Information on volunteering opportunities is not explicitly mentioned on the website, but community events imply a potential for volunteer involvement.

6. **Writing Guidelines**:
   - **Style**: Use a conversational and friendly tone that resonates with families and individuals. 
   - **Structure**: Keep content clear and organized, using headings and bullet points for easy reading. 
   - **Engagement**: Incorporate questions or prompts that invite interaction and community participation.
   - **Clarity**: Avoid jargon; use simple language that is accessible to all ages, particularly when addressing families with young children.
   - **Visuals**: Consider using images or emojis to enhance engagement, particularly in social media and event promotions.

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LXCL:This registration grants admission for one person to retreat events and includes a Friday evening reception and Saturday lunch and dinner.

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LXCL:This registration grants admission for two people to retreat events and includes a Friday evening reception and Saturday lunch and dinner.

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PLEASE NOTE: On &quot;Order Summary,&quot; Zeffy automatically adds a suggested donation in order to keep their platform free for nonprofits, but you may remove this charge completely. Select &quot;Other&quot; and enter 0 to remove the fee. Ancient Faith cannot take responsibility if you do not remove the fee. If you do not remove the fee, Ancient Faith has no way of refunding you and you will need to contact Zeffy directly. Thank you! ____ Join us in Franklin, TN for an Ancient Faith Event with Fr. Andrew Damick and Dcn. Seraphim Richard Rohlin at St. Ignatius Antiochian Orthodox Church in Franklin, Tennessee! Whether you are local or wish to travel in, we&#39;re looking forward to retreat full of engaging presentations, shared meals, and beautiful services. About the EventThis event is a friendly gathering open to local guests and those traveling in. The event begins on the evening of Friday, July 31st, with a welcome session and short talk, followed by an appetizer reception. On Saturday, August 1st, we have the whole day together! We will have a morning session followed by lunch, catered on-site, and an afternoon session followed by discussion groups. We will celebrate Vespers together, then conclude our evening with dinner, catered on-site, and socializing. On Sunday, August 2nd,&nbsp;everyone is welcome to Divine Liturgy at St. Ignatius and coffee hour. Safe travels home, near or far! SessionsThe Holy and the Unholy: Dragons in the Lives of the Saints &bull;&nbsp;Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick Many traditional saints&#39; lives include the saint defeating a dragon, by slaying or by taming. What is the purpose of dragons in such stories? Why does this theme keep coming up? How are we modern people to incorporate these tales into our lives? Did Adam have an Irish Accent? &bull; Dcn. Seraphim Rohlin&nbsp;Ancient Jewish traditions about the life of Adam and Eve&mdash;what happened to them after they were expelled from the garden, and the manner of Adam&rsquo;s repentance and death -- were preserved in the Church through a series of Syriac, Greek, and Slavonic texts. What you may not know is that the Irish church preserved them too -- and put their own Celtic spin on these foundational stories. Jonah the Thrice-Dying &bull;&nbsp;Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick Weaving together traditions both ancient and medieval, Fr. Andrew tells the tale of the prophet Jonah in a way you have probably never heard before. The Fox and the Dove &bull; Dcn. Seraphim Rohlin&nbsp;Drawing from the well of medieval Irish hagiography, Dcn. Seraphim will tell the true story of one of the first copyright disputes in European history, and one of the most unlikely saints to ever come to Britain: A man called the Fox. DetailsWho&rsquo;s Invited: This event is for guests aged 13 and up. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This is an openly, joyfully Orthodox event. You do not have to be Orthodox to attend; if you want to be there, we want you there. All guests must be registered.Lodging: If traveling from out of town, you are responsible for finding nearby accommodations. Parking: There is plenty of free parking at St. Ignatius Antiochian Orthodox Church for guests attending the conference.Airports: If you intend to fly in, the Nashville International Airport is less than an hour&#39;s drive away from St. Ignatius. <a fr-original-style="" href="https://flynashville.com/ground-transportation#RentalCars" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Car rental</a> is available at the airport.Meals: Registration includes meals served buffet-style for Saturday lunch and dinner and Sunday coffee hour. Refreshments will also be served at Friday&#39;s reception.Cancellations &amp; Refunds: Cancellations will be accepted and refunded until July 10, 2026. No refunds will be issued after this date. To cancel and receive a refund, email the Events team (<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:events@ancientfaith.com" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">events@ancientfaith.com</a>).Ticket Transfers: Tickets are nontransferable. If a ticket holder is unable to attend, they may seek a refund before July 10, 2026.Questions: Please don&rsquo;t hesitate to contact our Events team at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:events@ancientfaith.com" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">events@ancientfaith.com</a> with any questions.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for The Orthodox Legendarium: An Ancient Faith Event at St. Ignatius Antiochian Orthodox Church in Franklin, TN! We looking forward to hosting you this summer. FAQsLodging: If traveling from out of town, you are responsible for finding nearby accommodations.Parking: There is plenty of free parking at St. Ignatius Antiochian Orthodox Church for guests attending the conference.Airports: If you intend to fly in, the Nashville International Airport is less than an hour&#39;s drive away from St. Ignatius. Car rental is available at the airport.Meals: Registration includes meals served buffet-style for Saturday lunch and dinner and Sunday coffee hour. Refreshments will also be served at Friday&#39;s reception.Cancellations &amp; Refunds: Cancellations will be accepted and refunded until July 10, 2026. No refunds will be issued after this date. To cancel and receive a refund, email the Events team (events@ancientfaith.com).Ticket Transfers: Tickets are nontransferable. If a ticket holder is unable to attend, they may seek a refund before July 10, 2026.Questions: Please don&rsquo;t hesitate to contact our Events team at events@ancientfaith.com with any questions. In Christ,The Ancient Faith Events Teamevents@ancientfaith.com

PLEASE NOTE: On "Order Summary," Zeffy automatically adds a suggested donation in order to keep their platform free for nonprofits, but you may remove this charge completely. Select "Other" and enter 0 to remove the fee. Ancient Faith cannot take responsibility if you do not remove the fee. If you do not remove the fee, Ancient Faith has no way of refunding you and you will need to contact Zeffy directly. Thank you! ____ Join us in Franklin, TN for an Ancient Faith Event with Fr. Andrew Damick and Dcn. Seraphim Richard Rohlin at St. Ignatius Antiochian Orthodox Church in Franklin, Tennessee! Whether you are local or wish to travel in, we're looking forward to retreat full of engaging presentations, shared meals, and beautiful services. About the EventThis event is a friendly gathering open to local guests and those traveling in. The event begins on the evening of Friday, July 31st, with a welcome session and short talk, followed by an appetizer reception. On Saturday, August 1st, we have the whole day together! We will have a morning session followed by lunch, catered on-site, and an afternoon session followed by discussion groups. We will celebrate Vespers together, then conclude our evening with dinner, catered on-site, and socializing. On Sunday, August 2nd, everyone is welcome to Divine Liturgy at St. Ignatius and coffee hour. Safe travels home, near or far! SessionsThe Holy and the Unholy: Dragons in the Lives of the Saints • Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick Many traditional saints' lives include the saint defeating a dragon, by slaying or by taming. What is the purpose of dragons in such stories? Why does this theme keep coming up? How are we modern people to incorporate these tales into our lives? Did Adam have an Irish Accent? • Dcn. Seraphim Rohlin Ancient Jewish traditions about the life of Adam and Eve—what happened to them after they were expelled from the garden, and the manner of Adam’s repentance and death -- were preserved in the Church through a series of Syriac, Greek, and Slavonic texts. What you may not know is that the Irish church preserved them too -- and put their own Celtic spin on these foundational stories. Jonah the Thrice-Dying • Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick Weaving together traditions both ancient and medieval, Fr. Andrew tells the tale of the prophet Jonah in a way you have probably never heard before. The Fox and the Dove • Dcn. Seraphim Rohlin Drawing from the well of medieval Irish hagiography, Dcn. Seraphim will tell the true story of one of the first copyright disputes in European history, and one of the most unlikely saints to ever come to Britain: A man called the Fox. DetailsWho’s Invited: This event is for guests aged 13 and up. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This is an openly, joyfully Orthodox event. You do not have to be Orthodox to attend; if you want to be there, we want you there. All guests must be registered.Lodging: If traveling from out of town, you are responsible for finding nearby accommodations. Parking: There is plenty of free parking at St. Ignatius Antiochian Orthodox Church for guests attending the conference.Airports: If you intend to fly in, the Nashville International Airport is less than an hour's drive away from St. Ignatius. <a href="https://flynashville.com/ground-transportation#RentalCars" target="_blank">Car rental</a> is available at the airport.Meals: Registration includes meals served buffet-style for Saturday lunch and dinner and Sunday coffee hour. Refreshments will also be served at Friday's reception.Cancellations &amp; Refunds: Cancellations will be accepted and refunded until July 10, 2026. No refunds will be issued after this date. To cancel and receive a refund, email the Events team (<a href="mailto:events@ancientfaith.com">events@ancientfaith.com</a>).Ticket Transfers: Tickets are nontransferable. If a ticket holder is unable to attend, they may seek a refund before July 10, 2026.Questions: Please don’t hesitate to contact our Events team at <a href="mailto:events@ancientfaith.com">events@ancientfaith.com</a> with any questions.

Ancient Faith Ministries

The Orthodox Legendarium: An Ancient Faith Event at St. Ignatius Antiochian Orthodox Church

3535 St Ignatius Ln #3535

Single ticket

$200

Double ticket

$300

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