H.O.P.E. & J.O.Y.
Hellenic Orthodox Primary Education & Junior Orthodox Youth
(S.S. Sophia, Faith, Hope and Love Patron Saints & S.S. Joachim and Anna Patron Saints whose feasts are September 17th and September 9th)
Contact: Jullia Lott at 770-401-8433 or Barbara Wycoff at 770 807-5018, HOPE and JOY Coordinators or Fr. Christos at 404-633-5870.
Membership open to: 4 years old to 2nd Graders enrolled in Sunday School or HOPE and 3rd to 5th Graders enrolled in Sunday School for JOY.
Meetings are held: Monthly at the Gym.
Fee: None except for outings.
Purpose: To lead the youth in experiencing the Holy Orthodox faith by developing a personal relationship with Christ and becoming active sacramental members of the living Church. They will also be equipped with tools necessary to assist them in their journey toward salvation.
Activities: Activities in the past have include a trip to Bounce –N-Bob’s, Cagle’s Dairy Farm, Bowling, Thanksgiving project, Christmas Party, Valentine Crafts, Making of Lagana Bread, Mother’s Day projects, I.O.C.C. Health Kits, service projects for the Homeless meals and picnics.
G.O.Y.A. - Greek Orthodox Youth of America
(St. Stephen the Protodeacon whose feast day is December 27th)
Contact: Renna Moraitakis, President or Fr. Christos at 404-633-5870
Membership open to: 6th - 12th Graders enrolled in Sunday School.
Meetings are held: On the first Sunday of every month from August through June, unless otherwise noted, at the Cathedral or Gym following Sunday School from about 12 :30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (This includes meeting, spiritual activity, and open gym time.)
Fee: None except for outings.
Purpose: To lead the youth in experiencing the Holy Orthodox faith by developing a personal relationship with Christ and becoming active sacramental members of the living Church. They will also be equipped with tools necessary to assist them in their journey toward salvation.
Activities: G.O.Y.A. is the umbrella organization for all of our teen youth programs. Typical activities include attendance at various professional and collegiate sporting events as well as visiting soup kitchens, preparation of the Bags of Love, Bake sales, and other events. G.O.Y.A. also participates in many Metropolis sponsored events including: St. Steven’s Camp, Winter Youth Rally, Hellenic Dance Festival, and Lenten Retreats.
DANCE ORGANIZATIONS
(Three Youths in the Fire Patron Saints whose feast day is on December 17th)
Contact: Bess Stathakis, Dance Ministry Coordinator
Participation open to: Anyone 5 years of age and older interested in learning about Greek Folk Dance
Classes are held (August to February):
The 2023-2024 Dance Year starts on Monday, August 7 & Sunday August 13 . Classes meet in the Hellenic Center
Zouzounia
Kindergarten - 1st Grade - Meet Sundays @ 12:00pm-12:30pm
Arkoudakia
2nd - 3rd Grade - Meet Sundays @ 12:00pm-12:45 pm
Pyrotechnimata
4th - 5th Grade - Meet Sundays @ 12:00pm-12:45 pm
ASTERIA
6th - 8th Grade - Meet Sundays @ 12:00pm - 1:15pm
YI, ANEMOS & FOTIA
9th - 12th Grade - Meet Mondays @ 6:45pm - 7:45pm
AReti
Adults - Meet Mondays @ 8:00pm
JUST FOR FUN GROUP
A group meant for those that do not want to compete in the adult group but are interested in broadening their Greek dance knowledge.
The group will meet two Monday’s a month through the end of February.
2023 August to December Dance Schedule
Registration Now Open
Purpose: The program educates the youth in areas of Dance, Music, Costume, Art, Language, History and Geography, to help keep the Greek culture alive. It currently has approximately 75-100 young people.
Activities: Atlanta Greek Festival, Greek Independence Day Celebration, H.D.F. (Hellenic Dance Festival), dance recitals, school performances, and local Atlanta festivals.