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(Young
Adult League)
Who
is "YAL"?
Orthodox young adults in the 18 and over age group.
Why
"YAL"?
For the development of an Orthodox Christian Identity via a model of
four interrelated circles with Jesus Christ as source and center. The
mission of the Greek Orthodox Young Adult League (GOYAL) Ministry is to
lead all persons to the fullness of the Faith and Likeness of God,
through the example of it's patron saint, St. Stephen the Protomartyr.
Consequently, young adults must be integrated into the active life of
the Orthodox Church on all levels; Parish, Diocesan, and Archdiocesan;
dedicated to serving the Church, it's missions and ministries. This is
accomplished by living the four characteristics - Worship, Witness,
Service and Fellowship which marked the lives, teachings and works of
the Holy Fathers and Saints of the Church. The four characteristics that
provide and promote opportunities to grow are the following:
LITURGIA - WORSHIP - Worship services: Orthos, Vespers, Agiasmos,
Divine Liturgy, Confession and other prayer services. Young adults can
participate in: Epistle reading; sermonettes, choir, etc.
MARTYRIA - WITNESS - Workshops: Topical discussions concerned
with social/moral issues, Hellenic College, LOGOS, missions, other
Archdiocesan institutions. Sharing the faith and encourage development
of GOYAL groups.
DIAKONIA - SERVICE - Projects: Community Outreach, Holy Cross
mission workshops, mission canisters, blood drives, etc.
KOINONIA - FELLOWSHIP - Hospitality along with events providing
an informal atmosphere.
How
can I join?
There is no membership fee, but we do encourage becoming stewards of the
Church.
What
does "YAL" do?
Sponsor Spiritual retreats and workshops, outreach activities (such as
an annual Christmastime lunch at Hellenic Towers elderly residence), and
various activities for social interaction with fellow Orthodox young
adults. "YAL" participates in parish community events and donates funds
to many charitable causes (such as St. Basil's Academy, the Orthodox
Christian Mission Center, IOCC, various Orthodox Monasteries, and
Hellenic College/Holy Cross.
Contacts for the Northern New Jersey YAL:
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Anthoula Bozios |
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Co-Coordinator & Koinonia Coordinator (Fellowship): |
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Joanne Kyriacou |
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Treasurer: |
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Mary Boulos |
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Koinonia Coordinator(Fellowship) and NJ Diocese YAL Rep: |
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Stella Phillips |
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Liturgia Coordinator(Worship): |
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Evans George |
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Martyria Coord. (Witness) & Web Page Editors: |
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Chrys Shavelli |
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Diakonia Coordinator (Service): |
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Stella Joannides |
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Diakonia Coordinator (Service) and Editor of the Vine: |
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Steve Kalcanides |
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Mailing Address Database and Labels: |
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Jim Mostopoulos |
Email: nnjyal@aol.com
For
more information please visit the
Northern New Jersey Young Adult League. |
