Orthodox Christian Network

The Orthodox Christian Network (OCN) is a pan-Orthodox media ministry of SCOBA, the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas.

OCN uses modern media to raise awareness of the Orthodox Christian faith in the minds of the general population and designs media tools for local parishes to increase the effectiveness of their own ministry.

Mission

To strengthen the Orthodox communities of North America and to share the timeless faith of Orthodoxy with the contemporary world by using modern media: radio, the Internet, podcasts, DVDs, television and more.

Vision

To inspire the faithful everywhere; raise up our children; call back the wayward; and reach beyond to our cities and towns with the joyful, Christ-centered message of the Orthodox Christian Church.

Current Programs and Services

• Come Receive the Light: A weekly radio program heard in 100 cities in the U.S. and the Bahamas.
• The Ark: A 24/7 Internet radio station with contemporary Orthodox music and teaching programs with some of the best Orthodox speakers in North America.
• The Rudder: A 24/7 Internet radio station with traditional Orthodox chant from around the world and the same teaching programs and special features as the Ark.
• Podcasts: Including archives of CRTL and several other regular shows, e.g. "Just Thinking" with Rod Dreher; "Orthodox Teen Talk Online"; and "Get Wisdom".
• Sunday's Divine Liturgy: Broadcast online live from St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Fort Lauderdale, FL (home of OCN).
• Parish Arks: 24/7 Internet radio stations for local parishes. OCN partners with parishes who creates a customized version of the Ark that features local programming for each parish.
• MyOCN.net: a popular Web site that hosts the programs listed above and other material, including The OCN Blog and articles from a number of Orthodox scholars, priests and lay theologians.

Visit www.MyOCN.net for more information.