2026 Diocesan Teen & Young Adult Retreat: Who Will Role the Stone Away? Running Towards Christ When It's Hard

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of prayer, friendship, and fun in the heart of the Catskills! The Department of Youth Ministry of the Diocese of New York and New Jersey invites youth from all dioceses and jurisdictions to come together for a retreat filled with meaningful worship, engaging conversations, and outdoor fellowship.

📍 Location: Frost Valley YMCA, Claryville, NY
👥 Ages: Teens (13–17) & Young Adults (18–24)
📅 Registration Deadline: April 15, 2026
💵 Cost: Free to attend!
👉 Click here to Register Now

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📅 Tentative Schedule:

FRIDAY, APRIL 24
🕕 6:00–10:00 PM: Arrival (Pizza served around 7:00 PM)
🕗 8:00–11:00 PM: Welcome, Icebreakers, Fellowship, Evening Prayers

SATURDAY, APRIL 25
🍽️ Breakfast, followed by:
✝️ Akathist Service
🎤 Q&A with Archbishop Michael
🧩 Teambuilding Activities & Lunch
🌄 Dinner, Vespers, Reflection, Stargazing & Campfire with S'mores

SUNDAY, APRIL 26
🕣 8:45 AM: Hours & Divine Liturgy
🥞 10:30 AM: Brunch & Departure


🛏️ Lodging & meals are included
✝️ Orthodox Christian environment
🌲 Surrounded by nature and fellowship

📧 Questions? Email admin@nynjocayouth.org

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DISTINGUISHED DIOCESAN BENEFACTORS (DDB)

Thanks to donors like yourself, our diocese can support missions and struggling parishes, fund youth events, and educate seminarians. Thank you!

As of April 30, 2026 your generosity brought:
$60,618.00
23%

UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE DIOCESAN CALENDAR

Effective May 1, 2026, all correspondence to the Diocesan Treasurer’s office, formerly sent to the Lake Hiawatha, NJ, address, should be sent to:

Diocesan Treasurer’s Office
Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Virgin Protection
59 East 2nd Street 
New York, NY 10003

Email:  mark.federoff.mf@gmail.com


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