YOUNG
ADULTS
The
passage to adulthood is a bit ambiguous and stressful. When does
it happen? How will one cope with the changes of not being under
the protective care of one’s parents, of providing for one’s
daily needs, and of trying to live a God-centered life?
In
order to support one another spiritually, the young adults of
our parish have met together weekly for over 3 years. Ages range
from high school seniors to those in their early 30’s. Each
Sunday evening the members gather for a meal together at eight
which is followed with a teaching and/or discussion. Topics cover
the waterfront — Bible Study, the lives of saints, moral
issues, ethics, spiritual and ascetical writings. The gathering
ends with the service of small compline, or a shortened form of
it. The location varies according to the host for the evening.
Additionally,
the group does special outings together, such as a Super Bowl
party or pizza or a trip to a Redbirds’ game. As a service
to the younger children and parents of the parish, the young adults
have recently begun a "Kids’ Night Out" once a
month. There is no cost for bringing children, but any donations
are given to current needs outside the parish, such as foreign
priests, struggling new Orthodox missions, contributions to Food
for Hungry People, etc.
Come
visit us. We love visitors and look forward to getting to know
you better. Contact the church office for this week’s host.
