Youth and Education Programs and Activities

We have approximately 50 children enrolled in the youth programs at Annunciation. This includes Sunday School, Youth Groups and Greek School. We are truly blessed to have such a thriving Church community of youth. Our children are our gifts from God -- they are our inspiration and most importantly our future. Therefore, through Church attendance, religious and ethnic education, stewardship and youth activities, our children will embrace the meaning of "The Father, Son and Holy Spirit".

Our Youth Advisory Board acts as a communication forum where we bring all youth groups together including Hope/Joy, GOYA, Sunday School, Greek School and dance group advisors. The board works together to develop and monitor all youth activities. Anyone is welcome to join and help. This can be a fun way to get involved with the Church and its youth activities.

Youth Organizations

GOYA

The Greek Orthodox Youth of America, or GOYA, is the ministry to teenagers of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Since GOYA is a church ministry, the orientation and implementation of the program reflects the Orthodox Christian Faith, Tradition and Life. Outside of meetings we have outings, retreats, camps, and basketball!

Junior Orthodox Youth (JOY) 

JOY (Junior Orthodox Youth) is for children in 1st through 6th grade. It provides an opportunity for the youth to come together for worship, religious education, and fellowship. JOY meets once a month at the church.

Youth Activities

Vacation Bible School

A week-long study of the bible with learning and socializing activities for children usually held in early June during the weekdays.

Holy Friday Retreat

Youth Community Service

Throughout the year our youth is taught to reach out and help others. Some of the charitable organizations include:

Myrrh Bearers - Holy Week

On Great and Holy Friday, we  remember the Myrrh bearing women by inviting the young ladies of our community to stand vigil at the Epitaphion and to be a part of the funeral procession of Jesus Christ. All girls in grades 3 to 6 are invited to participate in this very special part of the Holy Friday evening service on April 6. All young ladies will need to wear a white dress, white tights and white shoes. They will be given a basket of rose petals to carry. All interested girls should contact LeTay.