Metropolitan Tikhon calls on the faithful to support IOCC's partnership with ELEOS in providing emergency aid, shelter, and vocational support to over one million Ukrainian refugees still in Poland, with a goal of raising $50,000.

St. Innocent Orthodox Mission in Oneonta, NY, recently received an extraordinary $100,000 (one hundred thousand dollars) gift from a donor through a private foundation, enabling the mission to purchase a church building that will become its permanent home.

The generous donation marks a significant milestone in the life and growth of the mission, providing the faithful of St. Innocent Mission with a church of their own in which to worship and continue building their Orthodox Christian community.

St. Andrew’s Camp invites families to experience the joy of camp together at our Family Retreat, October 9–12, 2026, during Columbus Day Weekend! Whether your children are curious about camp for the first time or your family simply can’t get enough of St. Andrew’s, come enjoy a refreshing long weekend of prayer, camp fun, and fellowship.

Welcome back to the What's Your Ministry? Newsletter! This month: a look at the feasts of September, resources for the new Church School year, and a ministry spotlight on technology, ministry, and the life of the Church.

[Princeton, NJ] – The faithful of the Mother of God Orthodox Church are excited and honored to host this year’s Diocesan Assembly. They are actively planning a gathering that will allow us not only to conduct the work of the Diocese, but also to meet one another, learn from one another, and enjoy fellowship together.

The faithful will host a welcome reception at the Chauncey Hotel and Conference Center on Wednesday evening October 28th, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. for all who have reservations at the hotel. This will be a time to relax after your travels, enjoy fellowship, and meet informally with our Primate, Metropolitan Tikhon, and our Archbishop Michael.

The faithful of Mother of God are planning a barbecue dinner on Thursday evening following the day’s meetings. The evening will begin with a social hour and light live jazz music. We hope that, as a Diocesan family, we can gather in a relaxed, informal setting to get to know one another better as we continue to labor together in the Vineyard of the Diocese of New York and New Jersey.

Please note that the reservation deadline for the block booking is Monday, September 28, 2026.

[Bronxville, NY - August 29, 2026] - On this day we give thanks to Almighty God for the life and ministry of His Eminence, Archbishop Michael, our beloved archpastor. With fatherly care and steadfast faith, he guides the Diocese of New York and New Jersey, encouraging clergy and faithful to grow in the love of Christ and to bear witness to the hope of the Gospel.

We ask the Lord to bless Archbishop Michael with strength, good health, and joy in his ministry. May his service encourage us to grow in faith and follow Christ more closely.

Grant, O Lord, to Thy servant, the Most Reverend Michael, Archbishop of New York and the Diocese of New York and New Jersey, a peaceful and prosperous life, good health and salvation, and preserve him for many blessed years! Mnogaya Lyeta!

“Eis Polla Eti, Despota!”

The Diocese of New York and New Jersey, in cooperation with St. Andrew’s Camp, invites high school-aged young men and older to participate in the upcoming Men’s Mountain Respite, September 25–27, 2026, in the Moose River Plains Wilderness.

The Diocese of New York and New Jersey, in cooperation with St. Andrew’s Camp, invites high school-aged young men and older to participate in the upcoming Men’s Mountain Respite, September 25–27, 2026, in the Moose River Plains Wilderness.

This year’s theme, “Guarding the Fire: Eros, Porneia, and the Warfare Within,” will provide an opportunity for fellowship, prayer, reflection, and conversation in the beauty of the Adirondack wilderness.

Participants will meet at the Otter Brooks Campsites in the Moose River Plains Wilderness.

On August 20, 2026, the Church prayerfully remembered the 150th anniversary of the birth of His Eminence Metropolitan Leonty (Turkevich), a deeply beloved hierarch and luminary in the history of Orthodoxy in North America. 

Born Leonid Turkevich in Kremenetz, Volhynia, in 1876, the future Metropolitan came to came to the United States in 1906 at the request of Saint Tikhon, then Archbishop of the Aleutians and North America. Over six decades of service to the Church on this continent, he served as priest, seminary rector, educator, editor, bishop, and ultimately Primate of the North American Metropolia from 1950 until his repose in 1965.

Teen Week at Saint Andrew’s Camp brought together nearly 30 teens for a week filled with faith, friendship, service, adventure, and plenty of fun. From worship and religious education to electives, team building, campfires, a day at Seabreeze, and a masquerade dance, our teens had countless opportunities to grow closer to one another and, most importantly, closer to Christ.