Activities
The activities offered in this section are presented as ways to help us actively live out our life in Christ. There are lists of ideas as well as detailed explanations of successful activities done in…
The Hub
The Hub was a project undertaken by the Department of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministries around 2003. Funded through the generosity of the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) and the Fellowship of Orthodox Stewards (FOS) and completed under the supervision of Fr. Michael Anderson, The Hub offers a multitude of resources for youth, young adult, and campus ministry. These resources include theological reflection on youth ministry, icebreakers, camp ideas, and sample forms. We thank all those who have contributed to this comprehensive resource over the years.
Articles
Ministering with youth and young adults requires constant discussion and study of the Church’s teachings. It is important to understand what we are called to accomplish in this ministry and to be able…
Camps & Rallies
Each summer approximately 2000 Orthodox children and youth from across North America participate in one of the Orthodox Church in America’s 30 or so camping programs. Staffed and run by committed…
College Ministry
With thousands of Orthodox students on university and college campuses throughout North America, some of whom participate in Orthodox Christian Fellowships, connecting students with a nearby…
Leader Info
Information for clergy, youth workers, and lay leaders including planning camps, retreats, and field trips. Safety issues are also covered in this section to ensure a safe environment for our youth and…
Study Guides
Learning about the Orthodox Christian Faith should be as fun and interesting as it is challenging.
The study units and study guides included in this section of The Hub have been developed by the…
Youth Visions
Never before in the history of the Church in America has our youth been so active in the faith. During the 11th All-American Council of Chicago the youth of the Church compiled a list called ‘Our Dream…