A Message of Unity from the Assembly of Bishops
Prayer and Fasting
Akathist to the Mother of God For Our Youth
Liturgical Resources - Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of NA
8 Patron Saints of Healing - Romanian Orthodox Church
OCF Lenten Cookbook/OCF@Home - Video Series Orthodox Christian Fellowship
Fasting as a Family - Melissa Naasko
On-Line Learning Opportunities
Children's Catechism Video Series (for ages around 6-12) book by Fr. Micheal Shanbour
All OCA Church School - Info is kept current
Easy Ways to Protect Our Families From Online Hackers - Faithtree Learning
Faith, Hope and Love - Home Edition - Storytime and Daily Learning/Fellowship for youth of all ages - Offered by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Office of Youth Ministry
On the Back Porch - Videos Interviews/Prayer/Faith - Fr. Anthony Perkins UOCofUSA
St. Athanasius Academy of Orthodox Theology - Several Classes Available
St. Emilia Homeschooling Ministry - Antiochian Orthodox Church
Soak up the Son - GOA Center for Family Care Summer Video Series
Youth Opportunities to Serve Others
Letters for NYC Medical Professionals - ACROD St. Nicholas Myra Orthodox Church
FOCUS North America Centers - Check with a FOCUS center near you. Many are in need of canned food, utensils and other items to distribute in the community. If you do not have a FOCUS center in your community, check with your local food banks, Salvation Army or shelters.
Phone Calls, Pictures and Cards for Singles and Elderly - All of our parishes have beloved faithful who are elderly or living alone and unable to leave their homes. A phone call, video chat, homemade card or picture of encouragement and love can go a long way.
Lawn Care - Some of our elderly in our parishes or neighborhoods may need help cutting their lawn, weeding, etc. Your youth could volunteer to help!
Resources for Youth Workers
Please be sure to visit the MANY resources provided on this website Orthodoxy Save + Continue editingouth.net.
Church School/Religious Ed. Resources - Antiochian Department of Christian Education
Religious Education at Home - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Dept. of Religious Education
St. John Chrysostom - Encouraging Quotes in Times of Sorrow - Romanian Orthodox Church
Resources for Families
Non-verbal Prayer in Time of Pandemic Crisis - Summer Kinard
Realistic Ways for Parents and Families to Cope with Being Stuck at Home - Purdue University
Orthodox Christian E-Books - Ancient Faith Ministries
Resources for Orthodox Care-Givers
The Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology and Religion - Resources for Orthodox Care-Givers