It’s hard to believe that the school year is already drawing to a close. It was a great blessing to see the chaplaincy grow this year not so much in numbers, but very much in diversity! The move to the Regent College prayer room was also a blessing - while not as splendid as St. Mark’s, it was a good match for this year’s less formal (and less numerous) prayers and discussions.

The greatest blessing for me, personally, was connecting with all of you who came. I look forward to further building up our connections with one another next year - and the interconnections between our respective Orthodox communities!

Many thanks are due, in particular, to our faithful chaplaincy president, Stephen, who did so much to keep the chaplaincy going this year - and undertook the first steps towards forming an Orthodox Christian Fellowship. Sadly, this is his last year with us, as he - like most people who come to university to study - is moving on with his life and career. We will miss him! And thank you, Stephen! Please continue to remember him - and the chaplaincy - in your prayers.

As usual, formal chaplaincy activities will be suspended for the summer months - but I’ll be looking forward to resuming our prayers and discussions together next September. May God bless you and keep you!

Love in Christ,

Fr. Justin.