Welcome to Youth News of St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church in Charlotte, NC! Please see below for upcoming events, announcements and opportunities.

Youth Catechism • Rolling Registration

Yesterday marked the first day of Youth Catechism for the 2026-2027 year! New students are welcome all year round on a rolling registration basis, with a weekly deadline of the Monday prior to class so as to ensure safety and proper classroom preparation. This means that today, September 21, is the last day to register to attend classes this upcoming Sunday, September 27.

Thank you to all for cooperation with this system, now serving the 196 registered students.

With those nearly 200 registered students and counting, weekly volunteers are still needed to help sustain this great responsibility not only to students & teachers, but other classroom users—all of whom are generously sharing limited space at our growing parish. There are many ways get involved. Please consider supporting these efforts through the sign-up below!

Greek Language School begins this Friday, September 25

Space remains open to enroll in classes for this year! See the flyer and registration form for further details.

Two Hours that will Change Your Life

In this workshop, led by parishioner and former TED-talk presenter, Peter Reinhart, youth will learn practical life skills for overcoming the fear of speaking in front of others and how to make effective, dynamic presentations. (It will be especially helpful for those considering entering the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Competition.)

Saturday, October 10, 10AM -12:30PM in the Spiritual Life Center

A full-circle journey 
with the Girl Delegate program

Click to read Evie Demakis' article in the Orthodox Observer reflecting on the Archdiocese’s Girl Delegate Program last year as a senior in high school!

The program allows Greek Orthodox high-school girls to utilize their unique talents and uplift them to go forth and become the next generation of change-makers and peace-builders. 

The St. Olga Ministry

The St. Olga Ministry strives to serve families with infants and young children by providing practical support during times of need. We also host monthly meet-ups for moms, caregivers, and children of all ages.

GOYA Glow Night Fun

This past Saturday evening, in parallel to the many catechetical events happening on campus, some of our GOYANs gathered for fellowship in faith, and brought the sentiment of the bright shadow of the Cross to light in their own way. Check the calendar below the photos for all upcoming GOYA, and JOY/HOPE events!

St. Silouan the Athonite September 24

The Dormition of St. John the Theologian
September 26