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The Metropolis of Boston’s unique response to the challenges that churches in America face today.

Understand

your parish’s relationship to its community, society, or culture

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Evaluate

the current state of your parish

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Cultivate

your parish ministries and healthy spiritual practices 

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Develop

a Mission, a Vision, Core Values, or a Strategic Plan

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Microgrants

The Thriving Congregations Initiative offers microgrants to parishes that articulate specific plans for ministry in alignment with TCI’s annual themes. With over $100,000 disbursed to more than 20 parishes within our metropolis in recent years, these grants aim to foster growth in church communities and to create a welcoming environment in which parishioners can develop in their faith and play a role in their church’s thriving.

Upcoming Events

  • 2026 ACCESSIBLE FAMILY RETREAT
    2026 ACCESSIBLE FAMILY RETREAT
    2026 ACCESSIBLE FAMILY RETREAT
    Fri, Mar 20
    Join us at camp for a day, overnight, or full weekend family retreat, and an opportunity to connect with other families raising children with disabilities in the church.
  • Metropolis of Boston OCF Retreat
    Metropolis of Boston OCF Retreat
    Metropolis of Boston OCF Retreat
    Fri, Mar 27
    Join us March 27–29, 2026 at the Saint Methodios Faith & Heritage Center in Contoocook, NH for the Metropolis of Boston OCF Retreat. Open to undergraduate, graduate, and recently graduated students, this no-cost weekend invites you to step away from the noise of daily life and enter into meaningful
  • Igniting the Flame, A Greek Orthodox Journey to Purpose
    Igniting the Flame, A Greek Orthodox Journey to Purpose
    Igniting the Flame, A Greek Orthodox Journey to Purpose
    Sat, Apr 25
    Fulfill Your Calling The Way God Intended — Share Your Gifts and Discover True Joy Led by Bill Marianes
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