Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM)
November 24, 2020
Thanksgiving is a time to feel grateful. But that attitude of gratitude can go away as soon as we're done with the turkey. How do we keep it going? Saint Paul tells us to "give thanks in all circumstances." Because real gratitude is more than a feeling. As we see in the Parable of the Rich Fool, it starts with remembering one crucial thing. Read More
Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM)
November 19, 2020
Why do we fast from good things like tasty food? A the start of the Nativity Fast, we'll share three basic reasons why fasting helps transform our spiritual lives. But then we'll go a little deeper and explore why these same reasons suggest you should fast, not just from food, but from social media as well. Read More
Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM)
November 13, 2020
Does having bad thoughts make you a bad person? What should Christians do with the temptations we experience? The Church refers to these thoughts as logismoi: the thoughts that tempt us and can lead us into sin. And Christians have been dealing with these temptations from the beginning. Read More
Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM)
November 2, 2020
Orthodox Christianity is perhaps the best-kept secret in America. Why? And how can we help share the Good News? Read More
Outreach and Evangelism Ministries
November 1, 2020
The Department of Stewardship Outreach and Evangelism 2 1/2 minute video report to the Archdiocesan Council of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in June 2020. Read More
Center for Family Care
October 27, 2020
How can we find light in times of darkness? How can we be a light? How can we help our families become lights in darkness? Join us as we discuss these questions and more in this GOA Center for Family Care webinar. Read More
Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM)
October 20, 2020
Adults fear that young people will grow up and stop being Christians. But no one ever fears that a kid will stop rooting for their favorite sports team. Why? Read More
Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM)
October 15, 2020
#WorldMentalHealthDay can help raise awareness about the importance of self-care. But does this mean self-indulgence? Is taking care of your health a selfish thing that Christians should avoid? Aren't we called to sacrifice everything for God and neighbor? Read More
Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM)
October 2, 2020
Politics are toxic and the world seems full of darkness. Is our job, as Christians, to fight that darkness? We'll review the advice of two greats saints (St Isaac the Syrian and St Poprhyrios of Kavsokalyvia) to see how we can bring the Light of Christ into a world darkened by toxic politics. Read More
Department of Inter-Orthodox Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations
October 1, 2020
Department of Inter-Orthodox Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations
October 1, 2020
Department of Inter-Orthodox Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations
October 1, 2020
Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM)
September 21, 2020
Whether it's a mean comment or act of violence, why is it so easy to hurt people? And why should we care? We're all afraid of being weak, and will often hurt others to feel strong. Yet Jesus showed us that true strength often involves being weak: this is the way of love and the cross. Read More
Video
September 18, 2020
A webinar hosted by the National Council of Churches featuring Nicholas Anton. Read More
Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM)
September 14, 2020
Sticking to our daily prayer rule can be tough! But why? We'll explore the simple reason prayer can feel crammed into our day rather than a natural part of it. And we'll offer a simple way to help you transform wasted moments into opportunities for connection with God. Read More