About:
Teen SOYO (Society of Orthodox Youth Organizations) is for teens from ages 13-18 to fully integrate into the life of the Church, that a profound and life-giving relationship with Jesus Christ within His Holy Church. There are opportunities to gain leadership skills, serve our community, and build each other up in church. It encourages teens to commit themselves to living the Orthodox faith daily.
The four principle points Teen SOYO has established:
- Worship: For Orthodox Christians, worship is the sacramental expression and participation in Holy Tradition. Upon this foundation, we must cultivate a daily prayer life.
- Witness: Christ calls us to be His witness in the world. We must enable our teens to express their faith for themselves and to others in order to be true witnesses to Christ and the Orthodox.
- Service: Christ came not to be served, but to serve. We need to move our youth to do the same. We honor and glorify God by loving and serving mankind in the name of Christ, using our God-given gifts and talents.
- Fellowship: The Holy Trinity is the perfect model of fellowship; the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit share perfect communion and exist in perfect love as a community. By gathering together in fellowship, and by showing love for one another in Christ.
2023 Executive Board:
- President – George Attar
- Vice President – Mario Landino
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Recording Secretary – Isabella Kaufmann
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Corresponding Secretary – Rosalia Landino
- Treasurer – Brigitta Kaufmann
2023 Advisors:
- Adviser – Sub Deacon Tim Lahr
- Adviser – Khouria Mary Landino
- Adviser – Christina Attar
- Adviser – Robin Smith
- Adviser – Sahar Mary Giacobbe
Contact Information:
If you’re interested in joining the Teen SOYO, contact Sub Deacon Tim Lahr (Advisor) at timcrawwdaddy37@gmail.com