HOPE/JOY Waterpark Day Saturday, June 21st 10:30 AM - 4 PM

Splash Into Summer with HOPE/JOY!
All youth & families invited for a day of fun in the sun at Splash Zone Water Park at James Island County Park!

📅 Saturday, June 21st
🕙 Meet between 10:00–10:30 AM
📍 Dolphin Cabana reserved from 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM (our home base!)
💰 Group of 20+ gets a special rate of $13.99/person – so let’s show up together!
👶 Kids under 2 are FREE
💧 One bottled water per person is allowed

Grab your swimsuit, sunscreen, and friends—we can’t wait to see you there!

PHILOPTOCHOS COSTA PAPPAS SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP

Honoring Service: Church & Community Scholarship Opportunity

Are you a student who goes above and beyond in serving your church and community?

We are pleased to offer a scholarship opportunity to two deserving high school graduates or currently enrolled college students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to church involvement and community service.

This scholarship recognizes young individuals whose faith in action has made a real difference—whether through church ministries, outreach programs, volunteer work, or leadership in community service initiatives.

Eligibility:

  • Open to high school graduates and currently enrolled college students

  • Must show a strong record of church participation and meaningful community service

How to Apply:

  • Applications are available at the Church office

  • Or request a digital copy by clicking the link below

Deadline:
All applications must be hand-stamped by Cleo Stoucker or received by mail no later than 5:00 PM on May 30.

Award Announcement:
Recipients will be announced by June 16.

Security Notice: Unauthorized Emails: We have been made aware that Fr. Aristotle Damaskos’s email account was recently compromised.

Security Notice: Unauthorized Emails

We have been made aware that Fr. Aristotle Damaskos’s email account was recently compromised. If you received a message requesting confidential assistance or asking you to respond via email, please disregard it.

These messages were not sent by Fr. Ari and should be deleted immediately. We are taking steps to resolve the situation and secure the account.

Thank you for your understanding and continued caution.

— Parish Office

Clergy-Laity June 11-15, 2025

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta invites you to a week of inspiration and fellowship at the 2025 Clergy-Laity Assembly & Philoptochos Conference.

Join Us for an Unforgettable “Holy City” Experience!

Dive into a week of inspiration, community, and celebration in charming Charleston! With an exciting agenda featuring:

Welcome Reception

Join us at Trinity Hall for fellowship, dinner, and Charleston’s renowned hospitality as we greet early arrivals and celebrate the start of the Clergy-Laity Assembly and Philoptochos Conference.

Grand Banquet

Enjoy a fabulous evening at the Charleston Gaillard Center, featuring special guest Ann Caldwell performing Gullah spirituals and stories indigenous to the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Philoptochos Lowcountry Luncheon

Savor shrimp & grits while hearing from community partner WakeUp Carolina about how they’re fighting back against our nation’s substance misuse epidemic.

Workshop Sessions

Join us for a series of workshops on a broad range of topics including grant writing, cyber security, endowment planning, Orthodox homeschooling, and more, offering key insights and strategies to improve parish collaboration, effectiveness, and overall well-being.

Thomas Heyward Jr. House

Enjoy cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres on Friday evening at the historic 1803 Adams-style home and formal gardens of Thomas Heyward, Jr., Revolutionary War leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Young Adult League

Participants will explore ways to deepen their faith and strengthen connections with Christ and the Church community in both structured and informal settings.