About CWAG
The Clergy Wives Advisory Group (CWAG) serves as a vital pillar within the Office of Pastoral Life, dedicated to supporting and enriching the lives of clergy families across the Orthodox Church in America.
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History of CWAG
In July 2020, following the first clergy-wives online retreat, His Grace Bishop Alexei encouraged the retreat facilitators to form a group representing the voice of OCA clergy wives. With the blessing of Bishop Alexei, eight women volunteered to initiate this group, committing to meet every other week to lay a firm foundation for a new and meaningful initiative within the church.
Mission
Our mission is to provide relevant, Christ-centered, spiritually-nourishing, and feedback-based programs to connect, encourage, and support clergy wives of the Orthodox Church in America in order to champion their gifts in serving the Orthodox Church.
Purpose
Our purpose is to regularly advise the OPL and Central Church Administration on the needs and unique challenges of clergy wives, facilitate programs with church leadership for them, and connect, encourage, and support clergy wives.
Vision
Our vision is to be a support to every clergy wife in the Orthodox Church of America.
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Notable Projects
Newsletters
Quarterly, Online English & Spanish
Directories
Created & Expanded Contact List
(increased to 50%)
Clergy Wives Prayer List
Monthly, Online
Diocesan Point People (DPP)
Clergy Wives Represent Dioceses & Share News
Retreats & Workshops
Quarterly, Online
Clergy Widows
Online Retreats Mailings
