The Greek Orthodox Youth of America, or GOYA, is the ministry for teenagers in our community from grades six through twelve. The mission and goal of GOYA is to lead our young people in the path of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ experiencing the Orthodox Faith.
In developing a personal relationship with God, becoming active sacramental members of the Church, our young people will grow through God’s grace in the areas of worship, fellowship, witness and service. The various activities throughout the year reinforce this mission and goal giving youth the tools necessary to help them on their journey toward salvation.
Such activities for GOYA include:
Basketball League
Paraklesis Services with Once a Month Group Dinner
Food, Clothing, and Toy Drives throughout the Year
Helping the Homeless
Dances
Orthodox Life
Social Outings
Family Night
The GOYA board was officially introduced and the President and Vice-President led the agenda. The GOYAns discussed upcoming events, philanthropic service projects currently ongoing, GOYA Sunday, the Christmas dance and more! In addition, Father Dionysios led a discussion on managing stress from an Orthodox Christian perspective. There was great fellowship with the 30 GOYAns who were present! Many thanks to our GOYA advisors who make these events possible for our youth!
GOYAns had great fellowship in their first meeting of the year where they had a team-building activity, discussed upcoming events, philanthropic endeavors, GOYA Sunday and more! Father Dionysios held the first in a series of discussions on relevant topics for the youth from an Orthodox perspective beginning with peer pressure. A great time was had by all!
