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!
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.
Congratulations to our 2025 Graduating Class! We would love to celebrate you in our June/July Philoxenia. Please sign up below and include your preferred photo to be published in the next issue of the Philoxenia. Senior photos may be used – head shots are best.
Deadline May 15, 2025
You are cordially invited to the
St John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Sunday, March 2
Following the Divine Liturgy in the church nave
The St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival (SJCOF) provides Orthodox teenagers the opportunity to write and talk about their faith. The SJCOF begins at the parish level with the:
The top speakers in the Junior and Senior Divisions will advance to the Coastal District SJCOF in Augusta (Holy Trinity) March 8. Two finalists in each division will then advance to the Metropolis of Atlanta Oratorical Festival in Savannah (St Paul) May 2-4. The top speaker in each metropolis division is then selected to participate in the Archdiocese Finals in Pittsburgh (St Nicholas) May 30.
Visit this link to learn more about the topics, awards and scholarships offered: St John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Information
During this Lenten season, the Church would like to feature two children, a boy and girl, every Friday night during Liturgy to read for the congregation. The Church encourages readers to read in any language, including Greek, English, Romanian, Russian or any other language in which they are fluent. The services would be on March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4.
If your children are interested, please email click the link below to sign up.
Thank you
