Metropolis of San Francisco Youth & Young Adult Ministries

ATTENTION YOUNG MARRIED & ENGAGED COUPLES: We are excited to continue our Young Married Couples "8 Dates" series this evening at 6:30pm PST with our conversation about "Trust & Commitment". We are thrilled to have 180 registrations from Orthodox couples from across the Country! Here is the introduction video from our first week. It's not too late to register to join, it's FREE! https://gosfyouth.org/young-married-couples https://youtu.be/-6M5E4Q5IOI

Here is a fun and creative craft project and teaching video for young children from the H.O.P.E. ministry at St. Demetrios parish in Seattle, Washington: PROJECT: St. Demetrios Icon Frame TEACHING VIDEO: https://youtu.be/_KkdyijbytQ... MATERIALS: St. Demetrios icon to print out (see below for printable icon), popsicle sticks (or you could use a cardboard square approximately 4 by 4 inches), paint (or markers), decorative art materials (the sample photo shows craft gems but any art material can be used, for instance glitter, sequins, tissue paper squares, beads, shapes cut from paper, buttons, pompoms), glue, scissors. INSTRUCTIONS: 1) Print out the icon of St. Demetrios and cut out. 2) If using popsicle sticks, have your child paint the sticks (or use markers) in any color that they choose. If using cardboard, cut a hole out of the middle of the square slightly smaller than the icon, then have your child paint or color the frame. 3)When the paint is dry, assemble the frame by gluing the popsicle sticks together into a frame shape, using the icon as a size guide. 4) When the glue is dry, your child can decorate the icon frame with any material that they wish. 5) When the decorations are dry, attach the iron to the frame with glue or tape

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS! It's not too late to join this awesome free webinar tomorrow on A Young Adult’s Guide to Resilience in 2020 with Dr. George Stavros Monday, October 26, 2020... 8:009:00 PM Eastern / 5:00-6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time 2020 is turning out to be the most tumultuous year in at least a generation. We are only beginning to identify and reckon with the long-term impacts of a global pandemic, explosive racial tensions, a chaotic presidential election, and an ongoing world climate crisis. For young adults, these events have particular meaning and also raise critical questions. One of the questions which we will attempt to address isIs it possible for me to flourish and thrive right now, without being overwhelmed by fear, anger, despair, or numbness? During this hour, we will discuss a combination of social science and theological guideposts to help us find our way during these uncertain times. We will also touch upon ways young adults can help one another with resilience and our parishes can foster resilience. George Stavros is the executive director of the Danielsen Institute and Clinical Associate Professor of Pastoral Psychology at Boston University. His clinical and research interests include psychotherapy practice and training and psychotherapy outcomes; clergy wellness; and exploring the connection between spirituality and mental health. He is a licensed psychologist and has an M.Div. from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. This webinar is geared for young adults and all who love young adultspriests, parish leaders, parents, grandparents. A webinar of the Telos Project, it is part of a research project of the Office of Vocation & Ministry at Hellenic College Holy Cross on how our young adults and Orthodox parishes engage one another. REGISTER HERE: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o16fDrjITXOdzczzHhFNgw

Xronia Polla to His Eminence!

We just want to give you a brief update on the renovation work here at the Ranch. The exterior siding on the dining room and kitchen is nearly complete. We are ...also busy renovating the dining room and kitchen interior. Photos to follow soon. Yesterday, we began work on the Girls Dorms. Much more to come.

ATTENTION YOUNG MARRIED & ENGAGED COUPLES: We are excited to launch our new fall/winter series for Orthodox Young Married & Engaged Couples! Join us twice a month beginning October 15 for this wonderful series which is based on John Gottman's book, "8 Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love". This complimentary series will be led by our Metropolis Family Wellness Ministry Team, and will be a beautiful way to strengthen your commitment to one another and to God. Save the dates, and see you soon! MORE INFORMATION: https://gosfyouth.org/young-married-couples

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS: We are excited to announce a new addition to our monthly Metropolis Young Adult Forum! We will feature a special guest each month, and we are excited to announce that our next guest will be Fr. Timothy Pavlatos. He is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and an Orthodox Priest at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Chandler, AZ. DATE: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 TIME: 6:30pm - 7:30pm PST (log in starting at 6:15pm to say hello to everyone)... FEATURING: Fr. Timothy Pavlatos from St. Katherine, Chandler, AZ LOCATION: Zoom (You can find the link to join on our website below) WEBSITE: https://gosfyouth.org/online-young-adult-forum FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: https://fb.me/e/cbGUsRlTw See more

Recognizing the widespread and increasing emotional and mental health needs of our young people, His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos announced a new initiative for clergy and youth workers to support the mental health and wellness of Metropolis teenagers. The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco is partnering with Faithtree Resources to launch The Relationship Project, a six-month program which focuses on Understanding Identity, Understanding Intimacy, and Understanding... Mental Health. The Metropolis gifted each parish in the Metropolis with this program which will begin implementation with the support and assistance of the Metropolis Family Wellness Ministry in September 2020. Our Metropolis Family Wellness Ministry and Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministries is offering both a FACILITATOR WORKSHOP (for Clergy & Youth Workers) and a PARENT WORKSHOP for "The Relationship Project" Ministry this week and next week for all parishes who are launching this ministry for teens and young adults this fall, and for parents who would like to learn more about this wonderful ministry. Please feel free to share this information with others at your parish. Please REGISTER IN ADVANCE to receive your Zoom meeting link. FACILITATOR ZOOM WORKSHOP (for Clergy & Youth Workers) DATE: Thursday, September 17, 2020 TIME: 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS FACILITATOR WORKSHOP: https://goarch.zoom.us//tJcsc-uvqzIsHtVnZwIRaqJox1ZbIJpO6i PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATIONAL ZOOM MEETING: DATE: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 TIME: 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS PARENT MEETING: https://goarch.zoom.us//tJ0td-ihrj4rEtSuysmuUXw8spgggxHjVC MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RELATIONSHIP PROJECT: http://www.familywellnessministry.org/the-relationship-pro/ VIDEO FROM FAITHTREE: https://vimeo.com/401087491 This is a sample video clip from FaithTree if you'd like to get more of a feel for this wonderful ministry.

Xronia Polla on the Feast Day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, and a blessed Name Day to our beloved Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. This video is from two years ago.

There are certain days in history that will never be forgotten. September 11, 2001 is one of those days. Amidst the collapse of the majestic twin towers was a small church dedicated to Saint Nicholas. It may have been in the shadow of the towers, but it was a church that stood tall as a place a worship, a place of prayer, and a place of holiness. Nineteen years later, we painfully remember this dark day in our history and pray for the eternal repose of all those who lost the...ir lives, whether they were airline passengers and crew, those working in the towers and the surrounding area, the first-responders who heroically died trying to save others, and even those who suffered and died from illnesses brought on by the aftermath of this terrorist attack. Healing does not come quickly, but with the passing of time, our lives move forward, yet always recalling the infamous date of September 11, 2001. We are a strong country and a resilient people. As Greek Orthodox Christians, we have been faithful in our pursuit of the development of a new home to honor Saint Nicholas and a place to once again provide for worship, prayer and holiness. Saint Nicholas National Shrine at the World Trade center is that place for us. In just one year, the opening of this sacred space will be celebrated. This will be the culmination of many years of efforts to see this project through to completion. Prayers will be offered for all those who died on 9/11. This will also be the beginning, as the doors of the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine will be open for the world to witness our faith, to be surrounded by God’s love, to light a candle, and to say a prayer for peace.

Calling all Youth, Young Adults, and Families!! Join us in prayer for our struggling world this Friday, September 11 at 6:30pm for an online Paraklesis service with His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos and Rev. Christopher Retelas. Sign up to help chant on our google document, or just follow along with us! More information here: https://gosfyouth.org/youngadults#/onlineparaklesis

Calling all YOUNG ADULTS... Join us TONIGHT at 6:30pm PST for the Metropolis Young Adult Online Forum with Fr. Jacob Saylor! LINK TO JOIN: https://gosfyouth.org/online-young-adult-forum