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SUMMARY:TEAM Belong - Vasilopita Cutting
DESCRIPTION:TEAM Belong will be hosting a Vasilopita Cutting on Saturday\, January 18th\, 2025 at The Greek Orthodox Church of St Demetrios – Elmhurst\, 1:30-3:30. \n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/team-belong-vasilopita-cutting/
LOCATION:Saint Demetrios-Elmhurst\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T100000
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SUMMARY:The Ministry of Women in the Church: Reflections of Leaders\, Inspiring Growth
DESCRIPTION:This is a one day conference featuring our Keynote speaker\, Elizabeth Prodromou\, Lunch\, and a panel of six speakers\, all addressing the topic of The Ministry of Women in the Church. Our purpose is to gain a picture of the various kinds of ministries women offer in the Church\, discussing both the difficulties and the joys/benefits in implementing and practicing these ministries\, and envisioning the path forward for ministry by women in the Church.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/the-ministry-of-women-in-the-church-reflections-of-leaders-inspiring-growth/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church\, 5649 N Sheridan Rd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T110000
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CREATED:20250211T172420Z
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UID:24413-1740222000-1740243600@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:OCF College Days
DESCRIPTION:High school students and their parents are invited for this great event to help prepare practically and spiritually for college!
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/ocf-college-days/
LOCATION:Holy Apostles – Westchester\, 2501 South Wolf Road\, Westchester\, IL\, 60154\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF)":MAILTO:peter@ocf.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T183000
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SUMMARY:YAL Spring Retreat 2025
DESCRIPTION:Sorry. This form is no longer available.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/yal-spring-retreat-2025/
LOCATION:St. Iakovos Retreat Center\, 920 224th Ave.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="YAL Chicago":MAILTO:yalchicago@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T100000
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SUMMARY:Annual Fanari Lenten Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in registering for the Annual Fanari Lenten Retreat. Registration is now closed.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/annual-fanari-lenten-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Fanari Camp,Lenten Events,Ministry Events
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SUMMARY:Family Synaxis Lenten Retreat 2025
DESCRIPTION:+ 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!
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/family-synaxis-lenten-retreat-2025/
LOCATION:Ascension of Our Lord\, 1207 Riverwoods Road\, Lincolnshire\, IL\, 60069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lenten Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metropolis of Chicago Family Synaxis Ministry":MAILTO:chicago.family.synaxis@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Greek Night GOYA Dance
DESCRIPTION:All Metropolis of Chicago GOYA (grades 6th-12th) are invited to Greek Night GOYA Dance at St. John the Baptist! Snacks\, music\, dancing & fun! RSVP with QR code on flyer. $10 entrance fee.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/greek-night-goya-dance/
LOCATION:St. John the Baptist\, 2350 Dempster Street\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events,Parish Events
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SUMMARY:Thyranoixia Opening Celebration of St. Iakovos\, Valparaiso\, IN
DESCRIPTION:The Parish Family of St.Iakovos invites our brothers and sisters of the Metropolis of Chicago to join us as we celebrate the opening of our new Church the weekend of June 14th & 15th. We will be welcoming His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America\, His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago\, along with His Grace Bishop Timothy of Hexamilion to celebrate and pray with us this historic occasion. The Thyranoixia and Hierarchical Great Vespers will be at 4 pm on Saturday\, June 14th at the Church (36W 700N\, Valparaiso\, IN) followed by a Gala Banquet beginning with cocktail hour at 6 pm and dinner at 7 pm at Avalon Banquet Center in Merrillville\, IN. On Sunday\, June 15\, the Orthros will begin at 8:30 a.m. followed by the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy.  For Information call the Church office at 219-462-4052 \n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/thyranoixia-opening-celebration-of-st-iakovos-valparaiso-in/2025-06-14/
LOCATION:St. Iakovos – Valparaiso\, IN\, 36 W 700 N\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Ministry Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Iakovos %2C Valparaiso%2C IN":MAILTO:stiakovos1@gmail.com
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UID:27766-1749976200-1749988800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Thyranoixia Opening Celebration of St. Iakovos\, Valparaiso\, IN
DESCRIPTION:The Parish Family of St.Iakovos invites our brothers and sisters of the Metropolis of Chicago to join us as we celebrate the opening of our new Church the weekend of June 14th & 15th. We will be welcoming His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America\, His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago\, along with His Grace Bishop Timothy of Hexamilion to celebrate and pray with us this historic occasion. The Thyranoixia and Hierarchical Great Vespers will be at 4 pm on Saturday\, June 14th at the Church (36W 700N\, Valparaiso\, IN) followed by a Gala Banquet beginning with cocktail hour at 6 pm and dinner at 7 pm at Avalon Banquet Center in Merrillville\, IN. On Sunday\, June 15\, the Orthros will begin at 8:30 a.m. followed by the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy.  For Information call the Church office at 219-462-4052 \n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/thyranoixia-opening-celebration-of-st-iakovos-valparaiso-in/2025-06-15/
LOCATION:St. Iakovos – Valparaiso\, IN\, 36 W 700 N\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Ministry Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Iakovos %2C Valparaiso%2C IN":MAILTO:stiakovos1@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:TEAM Belong: A Christmas Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/team-belong-a-christmas-gathering/
LOCATION:Empress Banquet Hall\, 200 E Lake St\, Addison\, IL\, 60101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T225525Z
UID:33654-1778176800-1778191200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:34th Annual IOCC Chicago Grand Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Register at: iocc.org/chicago
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/34th-annual-iocc-chicago-grand-banquet/
LOCATION:Empress Banquet Hall\, 200 E Lake St\, Addison\, IL\, 60101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Chicago-Banquet-2026-flyer_layout-5-7-26.pdf
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