CHRIST IS RISEN! ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ!
Welcome to our weekly communication 
for all things youth at St. Nektarios Church in Charlotte, NC.

Please see below for upcoming events, announcements and opportunities.

Greek Language Camp
July 27-30

Greek Language Camp is back this summer for children entering grades K-8! Registration remains open through May 18 and space is limited! See the link below for details and registration.

REGISTER HERE

Wednesday Youth Evening Light

"Having seen the evening light, we praise Father, Son and Holy Spirit: God. It is worthy for you to be praised at all times with happy voices, Son of God and Giver of Life!" Youth in grades 5-12, Evening Light continues throughout the spring and summer months. Come and see!

Afternoons at Hellenic Park — monthly this summer

Youth afternoons will take place at Hellenic Park (2700 McKee Rd, Charlotte) once a month this summer! Bring your own lunch and enjoy fellowship among various pick-up sports and boardgames on the following Sundays: May 31 • June 28 • July 26 • August 23. Parental supervision required.

12:00PM - 2:00PM • HELLENIC PARK

Vacation Church Camp
June 22-25

We are looking forward to another fun-filled Vacation Church Camp this June 22-25 from 9AM-12PM daily as we focus on a theme of earth and dirt! Volunteers are still needed to help make this a special summer for all.

REGISTER HERE • VOLUNTEER HERE

Cockinos Family Scholarship open now through May 10

The Cockinos Family Scholarship mission is to encourage and provide financial assistance for the continuing education of the members of St. Nektarios and their children. Applications can be accessible online here or picked-up at the front desk.

St. Stephen's Summer Camp — Alexios Retreat Center

Spots still remain in the following weeks for the Metropolis of Atlanta Summer Camp (for youth entering grades 6-12). Financial assistant is available upon request - contact Caroline.


Week 2: June 28 - July 4

Week 3: July 5 - July 11

Week 5: July 19 - July 25

REGISTER HERE


Youth Catechism & end of the school year


Sunday, May 17 is the last day of classes for the 2025-2026 Youth Catechism year!

We thank all the teachers who have dedicated hundreds of hours of preparation and service out of love for our youth.


2026 Graduates & educators of all kinds, save the date: Sunday, June 7 
All will be formally recognized after the Divine Liturgy. This includes graduates of Kindergarden, High School, College/University, Trade School, Vocational School, Continuing Education. Congratulations!

“Everyday let us make our mind Heaven, our heart the throne of God, and our mouth a church.” 
— Mother Makrina (†June 4, 1995) Words of the Heart, Homily 21: Their Hearts Were Consumed by Divine Fire

"Through prayer, the Church through the ages speaks to God and inspires her children, making them like God. The echo of prayer fills all creation and its action works effectively for the renewal of the world." 
— Elder Aimilianos (†May 9, 2019) The Church at Prayer, The Prayer of the Holy Mountain