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.

HOPE and JOY Schedule

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: Anastasia Zaharis, 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.)

GOYA Schedule

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 2024-2025 Dance Year starts on Sunday, August 4 & Monday August 5 . Classes meet in the Hellenic Center

Zouzounia

Kindergarten - 1st Grade - Meet Sundays @ 1:00pm-1:30pm

Arkoudakia

2nd - 3rd Grade - Meet Sundays @ 1:00pm-1:45 pm

Pyrotechnimata

4th - 5th Grade - Meet Sundays @ 1:00pm-1:45 pm

Vimata

6th - 9th Grade - Meet Sundays @ 1:00pm - 2:15pm

YI, ANEMOS & FOTIA

10th - 12th Grade - Meet Mondays @ 6:45pm - 8:00pm

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.

Dance Schedule

Registration has now closed. We invite you to register again for the 2025-2026 season once again in August of 2025!

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.