ACYOA Lenten Retreats
The ACYOA is proud to host Lenten Retreats every year for Armenian youth ages 18 & up across the Eastern Diocese to come together in prayer, reflection and fellowship. In partnership with the Diocese, Central Council develops a Lenten Retreat Guidebook each year to empower parishes to also facilitate Lenten Retreats for ACYOA Juniors and their communities at large.​
2026 ACYOA Seniors Regional Lenten Retreat Series
The ACYOA Central Council is happy to announce three Regional Lenten Retreats across the Eastern Diocese. This is a great opportunity for ACYOA Seniors to gather for a day filled with faith-based discussion, reflection, and a chance to catch up with their ACYOA family! This year’s retreat sessions will focus on the theme: “Encountering Miracles Through Christ.”
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Each retreat will take place from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, February 21, in the following regions:
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Midwest: St. John Armenian Church – Southfield, MI
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New England: Holy Archangels, St. Michael and St. Gabriel Armenian Church – Haverhill, MA
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East Coast: Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs – Bayside, NY
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We will be sharing our Retreat Guidebook soon so that all parishes can follow the same plan and host a day‑long retreat at your own parish if you are unable to attend any of the sessions listed above. In the meantime, we invite you to explore our archived Retreat Guidebooks from recent years, available on the VEMKAR website.
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To register for any of our Regional Lenten Retreats, CLICK HERE, or scan the Registration QR Code found on the flyer.
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We encourage all parishes to hold parish or regional retreats with the help of our guidebook; however, should you have any questions, please email acyoacc@gmail.com with any questions.
2024 ACYOA Seniors Regional Lenten Retreat Series
The ACYOA Central Council held its 2024 ACYOA Seniors Regional Lenten Retreat series in four regions across the Eastern Diocese, on March 2nd and March 9th.
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Young adults ages 18 - 30 gathered and explored in-depth the seven "I Am" statements made by Jesus Christ. The retreats were held at the following parishes:
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St. John Armenian Church, Southfield, MI (March 2)
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St. Sarkis Armenian Church, Carrollton, TX (March 2)
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Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Church, Providence, RI (March 9)
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St. Mary Armenian Church, Washington, D.C. (March 9)
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These day-long retreats served as a welcoming space for all to learn and grow in their faith together during this Lenten Season, while engaging in fun fellowship and meaningful reflection.
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Day-long and two-day ACYOA Juniors retreats are also being held during Lent! For more information, please email Deacon Adam Bullock at dnadam@armeniandiocese.org.
2025 ACYOA Seniors Regional Lenten Retreat Series
The ACYOA Central Council recently held three regional retreats across the Eastern Diocese. Close to 70 ACYOA Seniors gathered for a day filled with fun, discussion, reflection, and a chance to catch up with their ACYOA family!
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The theme of this year's Retreat Series is "Made In His Image." Central Council facilitated retreats from 10AM to 4PM at the following parishes:​
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Midwest: Saturday, March 8
St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church, Chicago, IL
New England: Saturday, March 22
St. James Armenian Church, Watertown, MA
Mid-Atlantic: Saturday, March 22
St. Leon Armenian Church, Fair Lawn, NJ
The ACYOA Central Council & Eastern Diocese have also prepared a 2025 ACYOA Lenten Retreat Guidebook that all parishes can utilize to plan and facilitate a day-long or overnight retreat in their communities! We encourage all parishes to hold parish or regional retreats with the help of our guidebook. Please email acyoacc@gmail.com with any questions.​
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