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= Church = 

=== Church Constitution ===

The Constitution of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church [https://www.stgregoriosnc.org/images/documents/MOSC_Constitution.pdf]

=== Articles of Incorporation ===

Document is available at the NC Dept of State website [http://www.secretary.state.nc.us/corporations/Corp.aspx?PitemId=6536448]

=== Parish Manual ===

Parish Manual for St Gregorios Indian Orthodox Church [https://www.stgregoriosnc.org/images/documents/stgmosc_raleigh_parish_manual.pdf]

=== Operational Procedures ===

This section to be edited.

=== Maintenance Procedures ===

{| border="1" class="wikitable"
! Category
! Description
|-
|[[:Access Keys]]
| Key custodians
|-
|[[:Access & Lockdown procedures]]
| Procedures to Enter & Exit premises
|-
|[[:Vestry]]
| Information on maintaining the Madbaha
|-
|[[:Housekeeping & Sanitation]]
| Information on building upkeep
|-
|[[:Food & Kitchen]]
| Information on maintaining kitchen & food supplies
|-
|[[:Electricity, Water & Utilities]]
| Maintenance of utilities
|-
|[[:HVAC]]
| Maintenance procedures for Heating, Ventilation & AC
|-
|[[:Audio & Video]]
| Details on audio & video operations
|-
|[[:Yard Maintenance]]
| Information on Garden and Yard maintenance
|-
|[[:Tax & Registration documents]]
| Details on any Government registration and tax filings
|-
|[[:Contractors & Suppliers]]
| Contact information of various intermediaries
|-
|[[:Payment Schedules]]
| Regular payments to be made out by the church
|-
|[[:Annual Maintenance Schedules]]
| List of activities to be performed on extended schedules
|-
|[[:Building Construction Drawings]]
| Architecture and Civil drawings used for construction
|}

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= Sunday School =

=== Administration ===

St. Gregorios Malankara Orthodox Church Sunday school is open to all children from ages 3-18 attending our services. Contact the principal or any Church managing committee members for admission information.

The mission of Sunday school is to create a learning opportunity for school age children in the Parish, so that they will be educated in the history, traditions, and theological aspects of the Orthodox Church of India.

Operational procedures for Sunday school can be accessed here [http://www.stgregoriosnc.org/images/documents/sunday_school_operational_procedures.doc]

=== Classes ===

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! Class
! Ages
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|Pre-K
|3-4
|-
|KG/First Grade
|5-6
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|2-3 Grade
|7-8
|-
|4th Grade
|9
|-
|5th Grade
|10
|-
|6th Grade
|11
|-
|7th Grade
|12
|-
|8-9 Grade
|13-14
|-
|10-12 Grade
|15-18
|}

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= Martha Mariam Samajam =

=== Purpose ===

Marth Mariam Samajam is the Women's wing of the Malankara Orthodox Church of India. The aim of the organization is the spiritual progress of women belonging to the church.

=== Activities ===

* Preparing women to have Theological and Biblical knowledge by attending various courses, trainings and seminars
* Encouraging women to participate in the church choir to improve the liturgical music
* Training women to have awareness of social problems and help with right decision-making at every level
* Attempts to find out women's potentials to a greater extent to promote leader ship qualities
* Training women to conduct prayer groups, Bible classes, fellowship meetings and preach the gospel
* Preparing to solve the problems of working women
* Seek solidarity with women's action groups on local, national and inter-national levels. Encouraging more participation in ecumenical gatherings
* Enhance spirituality by observing canonical lents, engaging in charity work and practicing family prayers
* Encourage women to actively participate in the OVBS / Sunday school Program of each parish in bringing up children in the orthodox faith
* Encourage women to take an active role in the administration of the church and other committees at regional and diocesan level

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= Youth Group =

=== Mission ===

The Youth Group encourages active leadership and Christian witness among the youth from our church. It contributes to the nourishment and progress of both the Church and community in the three-fold path of worship, study and service. It aims at moulding the minds and vision of the youth against the background of contemporary issues.

=== Activities ===

* Monthly Youth Group Meetings
* Charity activities to help non-profit local organizations
* Partnering with GCKA for cultural events
* Fundraising events - Car wash, Yard work, Help with household chores

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= Children's Ministry =

=== Objectives ===

Children’s Ministry is a forum for young children aged 5 to 12 years to interact together outside of church functions. We strive to help our children grow spiritually by providing opportunities for nurturing friendships amongst themselves through active games, singing songs and learning from the Bible

=== Activities ===

Kids get together under adult supervision and participate in games, other learning activities, song sessions, practice skits, bake sessions and visit volunteer firefighters, museums & zoo.

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= Prayer Meetings =

=== Purpose ===

Meetings encourage prayer in a group setting and provide social support to those who attend. It also encourage one another to endure obstacles by sharing and praying together as Christians.

=== Activities ===

* Learn songs and participate in common prayers
* Keep the prayer meeting simple in all aspects
* Encourage prayer in a public forum
* Opportunity to interact with families and get to know each other

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