The chapter on Orthodox Christian Churches in the USA by Alexei Krindatch is titled Singing an Old Song in a New Land: Orthodox Christian Churches in the Twenty-First Century America. Based on a number of studies conducted by the author from 2010 to 2018, this article, first, focuses on the administrative structure, geography, parish, and membership data in various US Orthodox Churches.

Secondly, the article explains the ongoing changes in Orthodox Church membership (influx of new immigrants, growing number of American converts to Orthodoxy, increasing number of religiously mixed families).

Third, the strength of ethnic culture and identity in US Orthodox Churches is explored. Fourth, the article discusses the major (non-theological) differences between American Orthodox parishes and Protestant congregations.

Finally, the article suggests the possible future developments and adaptations by U.S. Orthodox Churches to the mainstream American cultural and religious environments.

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“Singing an Old Song in a New Land: How Orthodox Churches Contribute to America’s Diverse Religious Landscape:”

PowerPoint Presentation “Singing an Old Song in a New Land: How Orthodox Churches Contribute to America’s Diverse Religious Landscape”

This presentation:

• Examines the place (membership, geography) of Orthodox Churches in America’s diverse religious landscape
• Discusses how “ethnic” are US Orthodox Churches
• Highlights some features that (besides theology) distinguish US Orthodox parishes from Roman Catholic parishes and Protestant congregations
• Discusses what American Orthodox Christians “do not like” about their church life
• Talks about some interesting and unnoticed trends in American Orthodox monasticism
• Speculates (just a little) about the future of Orthodox Churches in US

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