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Christian Gonzalez
Mar 37 min read
March Ministry Reflection: Becoming a Confessing Community This Lent
This Lent, let's remember that repentance isn't just an individual journey—it's a communal one.


OYM
Feb 2813 min read
What’s Your Ministry? | A Journey from Pain to Purpose
How one man turned struggle into strength through faith, resilience, and action by "staying in it" — and is now helping others do the same.

OYM
Feb 610 min read
What's Your Ministry? | Loving Them Where They Are
How one woman’s faith and determination built a community of hope for those in need.


Christian Gonzalez
Feb 46 min read
February Ministry Reflection: Embracing Our Father’s Reckless Love
This Lenten season, let's reflect on how the Lord may be inviting us to welcome those who have, until now, been lost.


OYM
Jan 310 min read
What's Your Ministry? | Connecting Through Christ
How can laity help foster fellowship and deeper connections to Christ within their communities?


Christian Gonzalez
Dec 30, 20248 min read
January Ministry Reflection: A New Year of Life in God's Love
As we begin a new year, let's set our goals in alignment with the values of His Kingdom.

OYM
Dec 5, 202418 min read
What's Your Ministry? | The Mountain Men of Saint Nicholas
The story of how one man's experience with loss and grief led him to start a powerful ministry transforming the lives of young men.


Dr. Christopher Krampe
Dec 5, 20245 min read
Letter from the President: 12 Days, Everlasting Memories
Among all of the gifts we can give our children, the traditions of our faith are the greatest and most enduring.


Christian Gonzalez
Dec 4, 20244 min read
December Ministry Reflection: Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord, Today!
How can we prepare room in our hearts to welcome Christ this Nativity fast?


OYM
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Nativity Youth Ministry Resources
Educational Resources & Activities A Very Patristix Christmas (video playlist) Patristix Patristix has a whole host of videos that you...


Christian Gonzalez
Nov 4, 20246 min read
November Ministry Reflection: What’s Your Curriculum?
Your Kids Are Already Learning Exactly What You’re Teaching A lot of folks have reached out to OYM over the last couple of years asking...


OYM
Oct 23, 20249 min read
What's Your Ministry? | Mike Rascia (Full Interview)
The following is the full transcript of OYM’s interview with Mike Rascia. Read the article here . OYM : Do you think there was a...


OYM
Oct 23, 20245 min read
What's Your Ministry? | Mike Rascia, Gatherer of Young People
How One Parishioner’s Decades-Long Ministry is Strengthening Bonds and Guiding the Next Generation OYM was recently blessed to interview...


Christian Gonzalez
Oct 22, 20245 min read
October Ministry Reflection: Becoming Brothers and Sisters in Christ
St. James, Brother of Our Lord On October 23, the Orthodox Church commemorates St. James, the brother of the Lord. St. James was, of...


OYM
Oct 2, 20242 min read
October Youth Ministry Resources
As we step into this fall season, OYM wants to highlight a few October resources for you or someone you may know working in youth...


Newsletters OYM
Sep 19, 20242 min read
Orthodox Youth & Young Adult Sunday 2024
A Letter from President Chris Krampe Dear OYM Friends, With September 22nd, 2024 designated by the Assembly of Bishops as Orthodox Youth...


Christian Gonzalez
Sep 16, 20245 min read
September Ministry Reflection: Notice, Name, Know
We need to face a stark reality. Young people are suffering. It’s an oft-cited and sad statistic that nearly 60% of young people will...


OYM
Sep 13, 20243 min read
A Sense of Belonging
Some words from His Grace, Bishop THOMAS, and Fr. Christopher Shadid on the Translation of St. Raphael’s Relics and the Youth Photo...


OYM
Sep 13, 20242 min read
The Translation of the Relics of Saint Raphael of Brooklyn
Rejoice O Father Raphael, adornment of the Holy Church! Photo courtesy of Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. On...


Christian Gonzalez
Aug 21, 20243 min read
August Ministry Reflection: Practicing Hospitality
The first time I entered the parish that would eventually become my own, I was shocked at how small, even cozy, the space was. The low...
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