National YAL leaders equip parishes through joint Clergy-Laity session and updated ministry guidelines
CLEVELAND, Ohio–During a joint session of the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress and the 2026 National Young Adult League (YAL) Conference on July 2, National YAL leaders brought together clergy, lay leaders, and young adults for a collaborative
2026 National YAL Conference continues with faith, fellowship, and celebration
Filled with prayer, learning, fellowship, and joyful celebration, the second full day of the 2026 National Young Adult League (YAL) Conference proved to be a truly memorable day in Cleveland, OH. The day’s schedule included
Young adults convene in Cleveland for the 2026 National YAL Conference
The first full day of the 2026 National Young Adult League (YAL) Conference began with an Opening Breakfast and Ceremony, featuring welcoming remarks from Conference Chairman, John Panos, and His Grace Bishop Nektarios of Diokleia,
Clergy-Laity Congress workshop equips parishes to build lasting young adult ministries
On July 2nd, Eva Konstantakos, National Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM); John Panos, Chair of the 2026 National Young Adult League Conference; and Lenie Tsakonas, National Chair of the Young Adult League
National YAL Board establishes executive leadership structure, advances 2026 strategic vision
CHICAGO, IL — The National Young Adult League (YAL) Board of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has formally advanced its governance structure and strategic priorities for 2026, marking an important step in strengthening young
Young adults “RENEW” faith at Seattle YAL Conference
With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco, over 250 young adults gathered in Seattle this Labor Day Weekend for the Metropolis of San Francisco Young Adult League (YAL) Conference. Hosted at
From Glyfa to Boca: 2025 Ionian Village reunion
During the weekend of November 14-16, Ionian Village held its first camp reunion in over three years at Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Raton, Florida. For those three days, Boca Raton started to
Ionian Village welcomes Ukrainian youth
As we get ready for Thanksgiving with our families and friends, it’s easy to get caught up in the busy preparations and lose sight at some of our most basic blessings. We are privileged in
Abp. Elpidophoros Nameday Gala sets fundraising record
The spirit of faith, community, and generosity filled the room last night, Nov. 3, as more than 550 clergy and faithful gathered for the annual Nameday Gala in honor of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of
