2010-2011 Advisors:
Carolyn Hill & Laura Imely
Telephone: 330-454-7278 Ext 408
The Greek Orthodox Youth of America, or GOYA, is a national youth program of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Its main activities are fellowship, service, and social activities. The orientation and implementation of the program reflects the Orthodox Christian Faith, Tradition and Life.
GOYA is open to junior high (7th grade) and high school grade Orthodox Christian teenagers. Teenagers should be in seventh through twelfth grades to participate.
The mission and goal of GOYA ministry is to lead young people into experiencing the Holy Orthodox Faith; through: Diakonia= Service, Koinonia=Fellowship, Martyria= Witness, and Liturgia=Worship.
Our group is involved with many events and fundraisers throughout the year such as: Basketball & Volleyball and Basketball Tournaments, retreats, spaghetti dinners, pool parties, and actively participating in Youth Sunday. Our President, offers a sermonette following the liturgy.
We meet multiple times during the month and are always 'on call' to help the church with banquets and special projects.
We look forward to our Bake Sale on Sunday November 22nd at the First Annual A CHRISTMAS CAROL fundraiser presented by St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church.
Members of GOYA are colloquially known as "Goyans".