+ REGISTER NOW: A RETREAT BY FAMILIES, FOR FAMILIES! Registration is now open for the Family Synaxis Lenten Retreat on Saturday, April 5th, a unique opportunity for Orthodox Christian families to gather and grow together on our journey to Christ and His Kingdom. Through concurrent sessions, the retreat will include engaging activities, Lenten discussions, and fun games and activities for our K-12 youth, as well as thought-provoking talks, topics, and tips for parents on raising strong, faithful Christians in today’s world. The retreat theme is “Following Christ Together: Strengthening Families through the Bond of Community”, and Fr. George Dokos of Holy Apostles Church (Westchester, IL) will be the keynote speaker.  The retreat will be held at Ascension of Our Lord church in Lincolnshire and the cost is $75/family. Please visit www.gocfamilysynaxis.org/lenten-retreat-2025; or see the flyer and scan the QR code to learn more and register by the March 23rd deadline!