Christmas
Countdown
Things are set to sound (and taste) different this year.
Our annual Christmas Carols may not be going ahead, but in their place, CYC NSW is teaming up with youth fellowships across the state to host a series of "Christmas Countdown" events.
Find out what events are taking place near you!
A series of hands-on events and activities for youth this Christmas
"Christ: The True Gift" talk series
Co-hosted by St Catherine's Youth Fellowship
Part 1/3: Nativity Feast – Man meets the Son of God
Thursday 3rd December, 7.00pm
By Kimon Giannopoulos and John Varipatis from St Stylianos Young Adult Fellowship & The Orthodox Cafe
At St Catherine's Greek Orthodox Church, 180 Coward St, Mascot
The Smile Project: Christmas Cards for the Elderly
Co-hosted by St Stylianos Young Adult Fellowship & The Orthodox Cafe
Sunday 6th December, 11am following Divine Liturgy
At St Stylianos Greek Orthodox Church, 806-808 Kingsway, Gymea
"Christ: The True Gift" talk series
Co-hosted by the New Orthodox Youth Group "YOKE" of St Ioannis Parramatta.
Part 2/3: Putting Christ back into Christmas
Sunday 6th December, 6:30pm
By Stephanie Mio
Followed by refreshments and fellowship
At St. Ioannis Greek Orthodox Church, 163-165 George St, Parramatta
Let's Bake: Melomakarona!
Co-hosted by St Catherine's Youth Fellowship
Thursday 10th December, 7pm
At Old St Catherine's Greek Orthodox Church, 13 Tunbridge St, Mascot
"Christ: The True Gift" talk series
Co-hosted by St George Fellowship
Part 3/3: Preparing to contain, the Uncontainable
I see a most startling, and wonderful mystery…
the Manger a cradle, on which has reclined the Uncontainable,
our God Jesus Christ (9th Ode Christmas Matins)
By Geronda Ieronymos, Abbot of St George Monastery, Yellow Rock
Tuesday 15th December, 7pm
At St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 90-91 Newcastle St, Rose Bay
Gingerbread House Party
Co-hosted by St Nicholas Youth
Friday 18th December, 6:30pm
St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 203-207 Livingstone Rd, Marrickville
Led by Mrs Despina Chambers