How one priest is using an Orthodox expression of care, love, and support to restore dignity and hope to survivors.

Creating Space for Young Adults to Learn, Share, and Grow in Christ

Reconnecting Students to Christ through Orthodox Christian Fellowship OYM recently had the opportunity to sit down with Jacob Sparks, a campus missionary with Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) serving the colleges of downtown Atlanta. Through Bible studies, reader services, one-on-one mentorship, and even creative solutions like an Uber fund to help students get to church, Jacob is working to bridge the gap between campus life and parish life. In this conversation, he share

A Family’s Journey with Presvytera Melanie DiStefano: Disability Ministry, Family Life, and the Call to Inclusion OYM recently spoke with Presvytera Melanie DiStefano, a writer, retreat leader, and resource developer with the GOARCH Marriage and Family Ministry. As the mother of a child with disabilities and the driving force behind the Fully Human Initiative , she has helped bring awareness, resources, and theological reflection to an often-overlooked area of parish life. In

Hospitality, Connection, and the Orthodox Way of Celebration

A Family’s Journey Through Faith, Family, and Formation

How one Orthodox couple carves out space for silence, simplicity, and sacred time in the midst of a busy world.

How one Orthodox mother and educator helped shape a haven where motherhood, faith, and healing walk hand in hand. Cristin Coats...

How One Presbytera’s Simple Coffee Stand Became a Sacred Space

How a love for literature and Orthodoxy shape a store dedicated to the Good, True, and Beautiful.

How one man turned struggle into strength through faith, resilience, and action by "staying in it" — and is now helping others do the same.

How one woman’s faith and determination built a community of hope for those in need.

How can laity help foster fellowship and deeper connections to Christ within their communities?

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.

The following is the full transcript of OYM’s interview with Mike Rascia. Read the article here . OYM :  Do you think there was a...

How One Parishioner’s Decades-Long Ministry is Strengthening Bonds and Guiding the Next Generation OYM was recently blessed to interview...