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SUMMARY:Pick Up Your Cross and Follow Me: Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Pick Up Your Cross and Follow Me\nChristmas Party \n  \nDecember 12\, 2023   |   6PM \nConcorde Banquets\, 20922 N Rand Rd. Kildeer\, IL 60047 \n  \nA sensory friendly event with dinner\, dancing\, and pictures with Santa! \n\n\n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/puycfm-christmas/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events,Y2AM Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20231108T204320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T212708Z
UID:16449-1702582200-1702587600@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:The Hellenic Foundation 2023 Grant Awards: Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:The Hellenic Foundation invites you to the\n2023 Annual Grant Awards: Virtual Event \nThursday\, December 14\, 2023\n7:30 PM \nMore organizations than ever are benefitting from the Hellenic Foundation’s Grant Awards Program.\nOn December 14\, the 2023 Annual Grant Awards Event will acknowledge this year’s 24 organizations and the grants to help fund 29 programs that will impact our community. The Hellenic Foundation initiated its Grant Program in 2016 to help fund programs\, projects and organizations that serve Greek and Orthodox organizations in the Chicago area. To date\, the program has awarded more than $2.8 million to worthy organizations. \nRegister today to view the Virtual Program on December 14 at www.hellenicfoundation.org/grants \n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/the-hellenic-foundation-2023-grant-awards-virtual-event/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hellenic Foundation%2C Chicago":MAILTO:contact@hellenicfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20231201T233427Z
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SUMMARY:Hierarchical Dedication  and Blessing of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
DESCRIPTION:Hierarchical Dedication and Blessing of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church\nWednesday\, December 20\, 2023   |   11am-1pm \nHoly Trinity Greek Orthodox Church  \n10050 Ivanhoe Ave\, Schiller Park\, IL 60176 \nJoin His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael at the Hierarchical dedication and blessing of the campus of Holy Trinity Church.  \nThe celebration continues with a reception following the dedication. Light refreshments will be served. 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/holytrinity/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity\, 10050 Ivanhoe Avenue\, Schiller Park\, IL\, 60176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231224T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231225T220000
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SUMMARY:2023 Christmas Vigil
DESCRIPTION:2023 Christmas Vigil\nDECEMBER 24\, 2023  \nService begins at 10pm   |   Eucharist at Midnight \nHoly Apostles Greek Orthodox Church  \n2501 S. Wolf Rd.\, Westchester\, IL \n  \nDOWNLOAD EVENT FLYER >>  \n\n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/christmasvigil23/
LOCATION:Holy Apostles – Westchester\, 2501 South Wolf Road\, Westchester\, IL\, 60154\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T233000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20240216T164506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T164622Z
UID:16779-1708970400-1708990200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Welcome His Eminence Metropolitan Myron of New Zealand
DESCRIPTION:We hope you will join us to welcome His Eminence Metropolitan Myron of New Zealand\, to learn more about mission work in New Zealand and Oceania. \nChicagoland will be blessed with a short visit from His Eminence Metropolitan Myron of New Zealand and Oceania on February 26\, 2024!\nSt. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church and the Pan-Cretan Society are hosting a simple dinner to welcome him. \nMonday\, February 26\, 2024\nParaklesis 6pm\nfollowed by Dinner and Presentation\nSt. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church\n2350 East Dempster Street\nDes Plaines\, IL  60016 \nFor more info and to RSVP contact the parish office: 847-827-5510 x221
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/metropolitan-myron/
LOCATION:St. John the Baptist\, 2350 Dempster Street\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T233000
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CREATED:20240209T215702Z
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UID:16748-1709319600-1709335800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Fanari Reunion Dance 2024
DESCRIPTION:Fanari Reunion Dance 2024 \nFriday\, March 1\, 2023   |   7:00 pm    |    Holy Apostles\, Westchester\nRegister Today >> \nJoin us at the Fanari reunion dance for an unforgettable night of reconnecting with friends! Dance the night away and enjoy delicious food and drinks.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/fanari-dance-24/
LOCATION:Holy Apostles – Westchester\, 2501 South Wolf Road\, Westchester\, IL\, 60154\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Ministry Events,Y2AM Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T220000
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CREATED:20240229T000533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T000702Z
UID:17104-1710698400-1710712800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Vespers of Forgiveness - Presided by his Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael
DESCRIPTION:The Metropolis of Chicago Invites you to attend the\nVESPERS OF FORGIVENESS\nPresided by His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael\n  \nSUNDAY\, MARCH 17   |   6:00PM \nST. DEMETRIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH \n893 N Church Road\, Elmhurst\, IL \n  \nAll are welcome to attend!
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/vespers-of-forgiveness/
LOCATION:Saint Demetrios-Elmhurst\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lenten Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Forgiveness-Vespers-Flyer-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240407T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20240402T192928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T192928Z
UID:17823-1712496600-1712516400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Greek Independence Day Parade 2024
DESCRIPTION: ΟΜΟΣΠΟΝΔΙΑ ΕΛΛΗΝΟΑΜΕΡΙΚΩΝ ΟΡΓΑΝΩΣΕΩΝ  \n “Η ΕΝΩΣΗ” \nGREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE 2024 \n  \n SUNDAY\, APRIL 7  \n1:30PM – Speeches by dignitaries  \nNational Hellenic Museum  \n2:30PM – Parade begins  \nPARADE ROUTE:  \nVan Buren & Halsted to Randolph & Halsted  \nDiscounted parking is available at 760 W. Taylor  \nFOR MORE INFORMATION  \nVisit www.enosisgroup.org or email Illinois.enosis@gmail.com  \n  \nCO-HONORARY GRAND MARSHALS – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America\, Most Honorable Exarch of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans\, and His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicgao
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/parade24/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events,Y2AM Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20240229T000433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T000504Z
UID:17114-1713016800-1713038400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:2024 Annual Fanari Camp Lenten Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 13\, 2024   |   2:00 pm – 8:00 pm    |    Multiple Locations\nFanari Camp is excited to continue our Metropolis-wide Fanari Lenten Retreat. The retreat will be a day in the life of camp\, and will include: Worship\, Orthodox Life\, games\, Song Night\, and much more! This retreat is regional\, and will have eight satellite locations throughout the Metropolis. All 5th-12th graders are invited to join us! \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY>>
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/lentenretreat24/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lenten Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events,Y2AM Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20240416T143517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T173527Z
UID:18344-1714210200-1714222800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Pick Up Your Cross + Team Belong Sat. of Lazarus Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Families with children with disabilities ages 3-22 years old are invited to attend a Lazarus Saturday retreat at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church in Palatine IL
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/lazarus-saturday-retreat/
LOCATION:St. Nectarios – Palatine\, IL\, 133 S Roselle Rd.\, Palatine\, IL\, 60067\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lenten Events,Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T000000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20240515T201324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T012937Z
UID:19013-1714521600-1727740800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Parish Festivals 2024 - Full Calendar
DESCRIPTION:PARISH FESTIVALS 2024\nDownload the Parish Festival Calendars below (organized by date or by Parish). For more info\, contact the host parish or view our upcoming events calendar at chicago.goarch.org/events.  \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, or if you are a parish festival coordinator looking to add your event info\, please contact the Metropolis at contactus@chicago.goarch.org.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/parish-festivals-2024/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20240419T000627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T184519Z
UID:18438-1715331600-1715353200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Bright Friday - REGISTRATION CLOSED - Saint Iakovos Retreat Center
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED \n\nHis Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael\, The Saint Iakovos Retreat Center and the Ladies of Philoptochos invite you to our annual celebration of the Theotokos of the Life-giving Spring\n\nPlease join us for the Divine Liturgy service\, followed by a lovely luncheon on Friday\, May 10\, 2024.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/bright-friday-sirc/
LOCATION:St. Iakovos Retreat Center\, 920 224th Ave.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lenten Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240512
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20231025T200548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T201352Z
UID:16327-1715385600-1715471999@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago 40th Annual Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical and Fine Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago 40th Annual Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical and Fine Arts Festival\nBRIGHT SATURDAY\, MAY 11th\, 2024\n  \nHOST PARISH: Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church \n2501 S. Wolf Road\, Westchester\, IL 60154 \nLEARN MORE: chicago.goarch.org/oratorical-festival/ \n  \nFor more information\, please contact oratoricalfestival@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/40th-oratorical-festival/
LOCATION:Holy Apostles – Westchester\, 2501 South Wolf Road\, Westchester\, IL\, 60154\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events,Y2AM Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2024-Metropolis-Oratorical-Fetival-Poster-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T233000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20240209T004100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T004153Z
UID:16737-1715882400-1715902200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:32nd Annual IOCC Chicago Grand Banquet
DESCRIPTION:32nd Annual IOCC Chicago Grand Banquet\nThursday\, May 16\, 2024   |   Cocktails 6:00pm  |  Dinner 7:00pm \nGeorgio’s Banquets – 8800 West 159th Street\, Orland Park\, IL 60462  \nRegister online at iocc.org/chicago \nDownload flyer >>
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/32nd-iocc-banquet/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20240422T152837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T185323Z
UID:18474-1715886000-1715893200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to come learn about Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople. Archon Dr  John Fotopoulos\, Chair and Associate Professor in the Dept. of Religious Studies and Theology at Saint Mary’s College\, Notre Dame\, IN and graduate from Hellenic College Holy Cross will speak to us about our mother church in Constantinople and answer questions. \nA short film on Constantinople will also be shown. The Ascension of Our Lord Girls Chanting Group will sing Byzantine hymns and light refreshments will be served by the St. John the Baptist Philoptochos following the program. \nThis event is sponsored by the Metropolis of Chicago\, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Chicago and the Hellenic Society of Constantinople.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/constantinople-24/
LOCATION:St. John the Baptist\, 2350 Dempster Street\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hellena Chrones":MAILTO:hkchrones@gmail.com
GEO:42.0391415;-87.8665922
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240527
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20240416T180640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T180640Z
UID:18365-1716508800-1716767999@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:2024 Junior Olympics
DESCRIPTION:The Junior Olympics of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago dates back to 1981 and has grown into the largest single gathering youth in the Metropolis\, filled with family-friendly activities. From its inception\, the Junior Olympics has been hosted by SS. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, Palos Hills\, Illinois. The community not only organizes the event\, but also shares its facilities with the entire Metropolis to make the Junior Olympics possible. \nEach year\, thousands of parents\, young adults\, and children look forward to kicking off the Summer at this Memorial Day Weekend event in order to coach\, view\, and participate in the festivities. Olympic activities are offered for all age levels\, with competition in basketball\, swimming\, track and field\, softball\, volleyball\, soccer\, chess\, checkers\, backgammon (tavli)\, ping-pong\, & much more. The Junior Olympics aims to live its mission\, which is rooted in St. Paul’s Second Letter to Timothy: “…If anyone competes as an athlete\, they do not win the prize unless they compete according to the rules. Remember\, therefore Jesus Christ Risen from the dead...” \nThe 2024 Junior Olympics will be held May 24-26\, 2024 at SS. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church and Stagg High School\, Palos Hills\, IL with bowling held at Bowlero in Woodridge\, IL. \nLEARN MORE >> 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/2024-junior-olympics/
LOCATION:SS. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, Palos Hills\, IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events,Y2AM Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20241118T184648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T184648Z
UID:22835-1733250600-1733257800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Feast Day Vespers of St. John of Damascus
DESCRIPTION:The St. John of Damascus League of Chanters will be celebrating the Feast Day of their Patron Saint with Great Vespers on Tuesday\, December 3\, 2024 at St. Haralambos Church in Niles\, IL.  Great Vespers will begin at 6:30pm followed by a reception and presentation by Mr. Nicholas Harisiadis.  Please join us.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/feast-day-vespers-of-st-john-of-damascus/
LOCATION:Holy Taxiarhai – Saint Haralambos\, 7373 Caldwell Ave.\, Niles\, IL\, 60714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events,Ministry Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. John of Damascene League of Chanters":MAILTO:sjdsyllogo@gmail.com
GEO:42.0163939;-87.7905513
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20241204T233755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T233755Z
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SUMMARY:TEAM Belong Breakfast with Santa
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an inclusive and sensory friendly event serving parishioners with disabilities and their families. Breakfast\, crafts\, music and a visit from Santa will be enjoyed by all.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/team-belong-breakfast-with-santa/
LOCATION:Empress Banquet Hall\, 200 E Lake St\, Addison\, IL\, 60101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20241211T142504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T031555Z
UID:23350-1737207000-1737214200@chicago.goarch.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20250110T144643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T012613Z
UID:24015-1739008800-1739026800@chicago.goarch.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Women-in-Ministry-Flyer-JPEG.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20250211T172420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T172420Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20250204T032701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T184549Z
UID:24561-1741372200-1741532400@chicago.goarch.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20250219T033407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T224230Z
UID:24835-1742637600-1742655600@chicago.goarch.org
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/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Fanari Camp,Lenten Events,Ministry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20250219T031459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T205710Z
UID:24787-1743843600-1743865200@chicago.goarch.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Family-Synaxis-Lenten-Retreat-HF.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Metropolis of Chicago Family Synaxis Ministry":MAILTO:chicago.family.synaxis@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20250415T211139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T211139Z
UID:25581-1748631600-1748642400@chicago.goarch.org
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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GEO:42.0391415;-87.8665922
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. John the Baptist 2350 Dempster Street Des Plaines IL 60016 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2350 Dempster Street:geo:-87.8665922,42.0391415
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20250606T162838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T162838Z
UID:27749-1749916800-1749922200@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/2025-06-14/
LOCATION:St. Iakovos – Valparaiso\, IN\, 36 W 700 N\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Ministry Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Thyranoixia-Flyer-jpg-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Iakovos %2C Valparaiso%2C IN":MAILTO:stiakovos1@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20250606T162839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T162839Z
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Thyranoixia-Flyer-jpg-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Iakovos %2C Valparaiso%2C IN":MAILTO:stiakovos1@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20251118T224945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T224945Z
UID:32180-1765621800-1765629000@chicago.goarch.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Team-Belong-Invitation-3-4.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123047
CREATED:20260207T225525Z
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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