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June Ministry Reflection: What Will You Do to Help Faith Flourish?
The Spirit gives life, but community nurtures it. This week, as we approach the Feast of Pentecost, I can't shake the image of those...
Christian Gonzalez
Jun 47 min read


What’s your Ministry? Supporting Moms, Strengthening Communities
How one Orthodox mother and educator helped shape a haven where motherhood, faith, and healing walk hand in hand. Cristin Coats...
OYM
Jun 415 min read


What’s Your Ministry? | Grounds of Fellowship
How One Presbytera’s Simple Coffee Stand Became a Sacred Space
OYM
May 712 min read


May Ministry Reflection: What’s Your Ministry?
We are all called to minister. We are all invited to partner with God in the healing of the world. But what does that look like for you? How do you discover your unique ministry?
Christian Gonzalez
May 66 min read


April Ministry Reflection: The Great Invitation
Welcoming others into the life of the Church means making space for them in our communities, in our homes, and in our lives.
Christian Gonzalez
Apr 44 min read


What’s Your Ministry? Warren Farha's Faith-Focused Bookstore - Eighth Day Books
How a love for literature and Orthodoxy shape a store dedicated to the Good, True, and Beautiful.
OYM
Apr 211 min read


March Ministry Reflection: Becoming a Confessing Community This Lent
This Lent, let's remember that repentance isn't just an individual journey—it's a communal one.
Christian Gonzalez
Mar 37 min read


What’s Your Ministry? | A Journey from Pain to Purpose
How one man turned struggle into strength through faith, resilience, and action by "staying in it" — and is now helping others do the same.
OYM
Feb 2813 min read


What's Your Ministry? | Loving Them Where They Are
How one woman’s faith and determination built a community of hope for those in need.
OYM
Feb 610 min read


February Ministry Reflection: Embracing Our Father’s Reckless Love
This Lenten season, let's reflect on how the Lord may be inviting us to welcome those who have, until now, been lost.
Christian Gonzalez
Feb 46 min read


What's Your Ministry? | Connecting Through Christ
How can laity help foster fellowship and deeper connections to Christ within their communities?
OYM
Jan 310 min read


January Ministry Reflection: A New Year of Life in God's Love
As we begin a new year, let's set our goals in alignment with the values of His Kingdom.
Christian Gonzalez
Dec 30, 20248 min read


What's Your Ministry? | The Mountain Men of Saint Nicholas
The story of how one man's experience with loss and grief led him to start a powerful ministry transforming the lives of young men.
OYM
Dec 5, 202418 min read


Letter from the President: 12 Days, Everlasting Memories
Among all of the gifts we can give our children, the traditions of our faith are the greatest and most enduring.
Dr. Christopher Krampe
Dec 5, 20245 min read


December Ministry Reflection: Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord, Today!
How can we prepare room in our hearts to welcome Christ this Nativity fast?
Christian Gonzalez
Dec 4, 20244 min read


Nativity Youth Ministry Resources
Educational Resources & Activities A Very Patristix Christmas (video playlist) Patristix Patristix has a whole host of videos that you...
OYM
Dec 4, 20242 min read


November Ministry Reflection: What’s Your Curriculum?
Your Kids Are Already Learning Exactly What You’re Teaching A lot of folks have reached out to OYM over the last couple of years asking...
Christian Gonzalez
Nov 4, 20246 min read


What's Your Ministry? | Mike Rascia (Full Interview)
The following is the full transcript of OYM’s interview with Mike Rascia. Read the article here . OYM : Do you think there was a...
OYM
Oct 23, 20249 min read


What's Your Ministry? | Mike Rascia, Gatherer of Young People
How One Parishioner’s Decades-Long Ministry is Strengthening Bonds and Guiding the Next Generation OYM was recently blessed to interview...
OYM
Oct 23, 20245 min read


October Ministry Reflection: Becoming Brothers and Sisters in Christ
St. James, Brother of Our Lord On October 23, the Orthodox Church commemorates St. James, the brother of the Lord. St. James was, of...
Christian Gonzalez
Oct 22, 20245 min read
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