September 19, 2005
Fusing formidable forces, staff, seminarians and alumni of St. Nersess Seminary will team up with the ACYOA for an all-day youth gathering targeting teens, college students and young professionals.
Dozens of youth from throughout the Midwest are expected to converge on St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church, Chicago, IL on Saturday, October 22, 2005 for the day of faith, fun and fellowship.
"St. Nersess is coming to Chicago!," said Fr. Daniel Findikyan, who will be participating in the Conference along with Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian, the Seminary's recently-appointed Director of Youth and Vocations. "We are planning a day of varied activities modeled after our summer conferences," Fr. Daniel said, adding, "Call it a mini-St. Nersess Conference if you like."
Fusing formidable forces, staff, seminarians and alumni of St. Nersess Seminary will team up with the ACYOA for an all-day youth gathering targeting teens, college students and young professionals.
Dozens of youth from throughout the Midwest are expected to converge on St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church, Chicago, IL on Saturday, October 22, 2005 for the day of faith, fun and fellowship.
"St. Nersess is coming to Chicago!," said Fr. Daniel Findikyan, who will be participating in the Conference along with Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian, the Seminary's recently-appointed Director of Youth and Vocations. "We are planning a day of varied activities modeled after our summer conferences," Fr. Daniel said, adding, "Call it a mini-St. Nersess Conference if you like."
What makes this event so special is that the St. Nersess team will be joined by members of the ACYOA Central Council and its Executive Secretary, Nancy Basmajian. The ACYOA and St. Nersess Seminary enjoy a special bond because of their shared mission to bring the youth of the church into a loving relationship with God.
An all-star cast of St. Nersess alumni will participate in the program including Fr. Aren Jebejian, Host Pastor; Fr. Tavit Boyajian, Pastor of Sts. Joachim and Anne Armenian Church (Palos Heights, IL); and Deacon Levon Kirakosyan, Recently-appointed Deacon-in-Charge of St. James Armenian Church (Evanston, IL). Fr. Daniel, Fr. Stepanos and Nancy Basmajian are all St. Nersess alumni.
They will be joined by Ms. Maria Derderian, Chair of the ACYOA Central Council and a St. Nersess seminarian.
The day's activities will include interactive sessions on such topics as "The Armenian Alphabet and the Bible 16 Centuries Later;" "New Age Spirituality;" and "Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?" Rounding out the day will be a "Session with Scripture," a "Think-Tank," and "Hot Topics," an opportunity for participants to ask questions about the Armenian Church and Christian life.
They will be joined by Ms. Maria Derderian, Chair of the ACYOA Central Council and a St. Nersess seminarian.
The day's activities will include interactive sessions on such topics as "The Armenian Alphabet and the Bible 16 Centuries Later;" "New Age Spirituality;" and "Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?" Rounding out the day will be a "Session with Scripture," a "Think-Tank," and "Hot Topics," an opportunity for participants to ask questions about the Armenian Church and Christian life.
An exciting evening at the HOUSE OF BLUES in Chicago will conclude the day!
The Regional Conference is open to all teens, college students and young adults. For further information or to register (deadline for registration is October 17) contact the ACYOA Executive Director Nancy Basmajian or phone (212) 686-0710.
The Regional Conference is open to all teens, college students and young adults. For further information or to register (deadline for registration is October 17) contact the ACYOA Executive Director Nancy Basmajian or phone (212) 686-0710.
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