Youth Fellowships
TEENS TO TWENTIES / FOR AGES 15 - 30s
SOPHIA - University of Sydney Orthodox Christian Fellowship
Student Orthodox Fellowship in Australia (SOFIA) is the Pan-Orthodox university organisation that operates with the support of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. Their mission is to connect students interested in learning more about Orthodoxy. SOFIA runs social, spiritual & volunteer events for ALL university students, whilst individual SOFIA fellowships run events for their individual fellowships (see the SOFIA Facebook page for information about currently running SOFIA fellowships).
Saint George Fellowship for Young Adults
Young adult weekly talks and social events at St George Orthodox Church, Rose Bay.
Follow their Facebook and Instagram for all events.
Location: 90-92 Newcastle St Rose Bay, Sydney.
Contact: Father Gerasimos Koutsouras
Saint Nicholas Marrickville Youth
Regular talks, English liturgies and workshops on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm.
Follow their Facebook and Instagram for all events.
Location: 203-207 Livingstone Rd, Marrickville.
Contact: (02) 9558 4453
Belmore Youth Community
Where 18-30s and truth come together on Monday nights, for a variety of activities, talks, events and worship services. Follow their social media to find out what they're up to next, or join their Whatsapp chat.
Location: L2 Boardroom, All Saints Gym, Corner Isabel and Cecelia Streets, Belmore
St Nectarios Youth In Action Committee
St Nectarios Youth In Action is a youth committee for teenagers and young adults up to 25. The group meet on the third Wednesday of every month (February - December) at St Nectarios Church Burwood's cottage.
Location: The Cottage - 5 Burleigh Street, Burwood, on the grounds of St Nectarios Church Burwood.
Contact: stnectariosburwood@gmail.com
Saint Catherine's Youth Fellowship of Mascot
St Catherine's Youth Fellowship, Mascot prove a dynamic series of talks fortnightly. The new youth fellowship aims to nurture and cultivate the spiritual lives of the young people at Mascot fellowship.
Location: Old St Catherine's Church, 13-15 Tunbridge Street, Mascot.
Contact: (02) 9667 1001
YOKE - Saint Ioannis Parramatta
YOKE is a Christian Orthodox youth group for those aged 16 - 30, stationed at Saint Ioannis Greek Orthodox Church Parramatta.
YOKE aims to provide an opportunity for Christian Orthodox youth to unite and become enlightened, equipped and strengthened with spiritual armour to combat the struggles of the modern world.
Location: 163-165 George St, Parramatta.
Contact: yokeparra@gmail.com
St Sophia and Three Daughters Orthodox Cafe and Bookstore
St Sophia Orthodox Cafe and Bookstore is a youth initiative which strives to bring both the Orthodox faith and Christ closer to the everyday lives of our young parishioners. They meet weekly following Sunday Liturgy for a cappuccino and a talk by various guest speakers. Join us!
Location: 411A Bourke St, Taylor Square NSW 201
Contact: orthodoxcafe@stsophia.org.au, 0422 653 638
Orthodox Cafe & Bookstore - Saint Stylianos Gymea
The Orthodox Cafe's mission is to bring the Eastern Orthodox faith closer to the everyday life of yound adults. They meet up weekly for a coffee, talk and discussion, covering various relevant and interesting topics for the youth of today.
Location: 806-808 Kingsway, Gymea
Contact: info@orthodoxcafe.com
Greek Orthodox Christian Society
The Greek Orthodox Christian Society have young adults groups that gather every Saturday. They give young people the opportunity to undertake Bible study, consider the life of a Saint, the writings of the Fathers, or issues that relate to our Spiritual life in today’s world.
Location: 217 Bexley Rd, Kingsgrove
Contact: (02) 9787 9779
More than a fellowship and a place to build each other up in the Faith, Kogarah Orthodox Youth gathers each Tuesday @ 7:30pm at the Kogarah School of Arts to bring Orthodox Spirituality to those aged 16-28.
Location: Kogarah School of Arts, cnr Queens Avenue, Browns Road Koagarah
Contact: via instagram: kogarahorthodoxyouth
HIGH SCHOOL AGES FOR AGES 12-18
Saints Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Youth Group
Saints Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Youth Group is run for young Christians between 12 -18 years of age every Friday from 6.30 PM - 7.30 PM. Be sure to like their Facebook page for all the details.
Location: Church hall at 29 Forbes St, Liverpool
Contact: (02) 9601 6464
Saint Paraskevi Youth Group (Est. 2018)
Saint Paraskevi Youth Group, Blacktown is a newly established group for Greek Orthodox youth in Blacktown surrounding areas for teens aged 13-18 and meet on the first Friday of every month, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: The Parish and Community Hall on 47 - 49 Balmoral Street, Blacktown
Contact: 02 9621 5311
Saint Michael's Youth Crow's Nest
St Michael's Youth Fellowship meets fortnightly.
Location: 49-59 Holtermann St, Crows Nest NSW 2065
For more information, visit their Facebook or email taxiarchisyg@gmail.com
All youth fellowships have changing programs. Please contact the fellowships directly to find out when they are meeting.
Need to contact a parish to ask about what they are doing for youth?
Here are the details:
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Bankstown revpanagiotis@steuphemia.nsw.edu.au
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Belmore all.saints@cycnsw.org.au
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Blacktown father@saintparaskevi.org.au
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Hurlstone Park ckatsoulas@gmail.com
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Kingsford st.spyridon.fellowship@gmail.com
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Kogarah kogarahfellowship@gmail.com
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Leichhardt stgerasimos2@bigpond.com
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Liverpool youth.saintraphaels@gmail.com
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Macquarie Uni rev.stav@bigpond.com
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Marrickville church@stnicholas.com.au
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Parramatta fr.dimitri@orthodoxresources.org
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Rosebay saintgeorgerosebay@gmail.com
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St Marys stdemetrios@ymail.com
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Sutherland j.c.varipatis@gmail.com
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Thornleigh rev.stav@bigpond.com
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USYD usydof@gmail.com
Greek Orthodox Christian Society
The Greek Orthodox Christian Society have youth groups that gather every Friday. They give young people the opportunity to undertake Bible study, consider the life of a Saint, the writings of the Fathers, or issues that relate to our Spiritual life in today’s world.
Location: 217 Bexley Rd, Kingsgrove
Contact: (02) 9787 9779
