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1 Ask the youth! Young people want their church to be a great place. If asked properly, they are full of ideas. 2 Have a Youth Sunday. If the youth are not already an on going part of the parish's liturgical cycle, find ways to get them involved. Have them manage …
The Day of International Orthodox Youth on the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord into the Temple (February 2/15) and the ongoing celebration during the entire month of February was initiated by Syndesmos, the World Fellowship of Orthodox Youth to emphasize and celebrate…
For the past number of years, each February the Orthodox Church in America has joined the other Orthodox Churches around the world in celebrating Syndesmos' International Orthodox Youth Month. Since 1993 Syndesmos, as the World Fellowship of Orthodox Youth, has designated…
As one of the four main elements (fellowship, education, worship, service) to any youth ministry effort, Christ-like service is one of the most powerful ways to show youth the Gospel in action. Taking part in a Christ-like effort to help others can be a life-changing event.…
Several years ago the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord on February 2 has been designated the World Day of Orthodox Youth. On the day following this feast and celebration we commemorate Ss. Simeon the Elder and Anna the Prophetess, who the Scriptures tell us were old,…
As part of your parish’s celebration of International Orthodox Youth Month, take some time to honor the youth of your community and their ministry in the Church. The following types of celebration leave a lasting impression with youth that they are valued within the…
5-10 Minutes 10-20 Minutes 20+ Minutes 5-10 Minutes 1) Name Game: Line up by First Letter of their Middle Name Have the group line-up alphabetically by the first letter of their middle name. If they don't have a middle name,…
When holding a retreat, conference, or any gathering it is important for everyone to stretch their social muscles in order to engage in the event with the proper positive attitude about the activity. "Ice-breakers" and similar activities are some of the best ways to help…
Play is a crucial element of any youth ministry effort whether it is a camp, retreat, or church school activity. In fact, it is a fundamental factor in the lives of all humans, young and old. It keeps us fit physically and mentally. It helps us to learn new ideas and skills…