Christ is in our midst!
Welcome to our weekly communication 
for all things youth at St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church in Charlotte, NC. 
Please see below for upcoming events, announcements and opportunities!

2026-2027 Greek Language School Registration Open 
Registration for Greek Language School remains open through the summer months. Classes begin on September 25th. See the flyer and registration form for further details.


Some scenes from day 1 of Greek Language Camp, happening this week!

Discover The St. Sophia School

The St. Sophia School is entering our third year of operation at St. Nektarios! We offer a small, Christ-centered learning community where students are known and loved, challenged academically, and nurtured in their faith, character, and love of learning.

What sets The St. Sophia School apart:

• Small class sizes where every student receives daily one-on-one instruction time

• An interdisciplinary, low-tech education centered on wisdom, virtue, and wonder

• Daily interactive, hands-on Greek language instruction

• Daily Orthodox faith and learning throughout the school day, weekly liturgy 

• Rich hands-on learning, nature study, music, and meaningful multi-age learning opportunities with a Classical-Montessori blend

• Daily classic literature read-aloud 

• Middle School study of Western philosophy

St. Panteleimon Homeschool Academy • Applications Open

The St. Panteleimon Homeschool Academy at St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church invites Orthodox homeschooling families in the Charlotte area to apply for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. The Academy offers students an opportunity to build friendships, experience a classroom setting, and grow through shared learning in an Orthodox Christian environment on a weekly basis. Students will study a variety of subjects, including the lives of the saints, basic tenets of the Orthodox faith, and selected academic subjects. Families interested in joining the Academy are encouraged to apply today.

Youth Afternoons at Hellenic Park • Once a Month

Youth Catechism Volunteers • Fall 2026

As preparation for the youth catechism year is underway, assembling a team of weekly volunteers is key in sustaining the great responsibility of our teachers. Please indicate any interest in supporting this initiative through the sign-up below and we will be in touch with you shortly.

Youth Catechism will begin on Sunday, September 20. Registration is forthcoming as we confirm all classroom spaces and needs for our growing parish! Visit stnektariosbfg.org to learn more about these needs and additional ways to help.

GOYA Summer Bookclub • Thursdays at 7:00PM

The GOYA book club will remain open for any newcomers. Join us in group discussion and fellowship as we read The Way of a Pilgrim.

Bible Story & Activity Time


Bible Story & Activity Time is approaching its fifth week of the summer, special thanks to all our volunteers thus far for taking on a theme:

Peter Reinhart — Samson & Delilah

Tessa Dunn — Holy Angels

Renner St. John — Noah's Ark
Alayna Farah & Renner St. John — The parting of the Red Sea

Reminders:
• The program begins at the conclusion of Holy Communion. Kindly head over from the church to the porch at that time. 
• A parent/guardian must be present with their child for the duration of the program.

August 15th Holy Trinity + St. Nektarios Collaborative Youth Ministries Event

We can't wait for the second collaborative summer event on Saturday, August 15th at Hellenic Park

Following the Divine Liturgy, join us at 12:30PM for a Panagia Picnic Potluck. A $20.00 suggested donation will help support the Panagia Chapel at the Metropolis of Atlanta's Alexios Retreat Center in Salem, SC. We are excited to offer collective support for the growth of this holy retreat center, fittingly on the feast day of the Dormition of the Theotokos!