ACYOA Mission Trip
"You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name." John 15:16
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The ACYOA Mission Trip is a weekend-long, faith-based service trip for young adults to provide outreach to a mission parish of the Eastern Diocese and its community at large. The ACYOA Central Council revived this initiative in February 2020 by partnering with Habitat for Humanity.
2026 ACYOA Mission Trip Registration Live!
February 26 - March 1 | Jacksonville, Florida
Registration is now open for the 2026 ACYOA Mission Trip, which, for the first time, will be held in Jacksonville, Florida, from Thursday, February 26, through Sunday, March 1!​​
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The ACYOA Mission Trip is a weekend-long, faith-based service trip for young adults to provide outreach to a mission parish of the Eastern Diocese and its community at large. The ACYOA Central Council is excited to partner with Habitat for Humanity as they build a home near St. Nerses Shnorhali Armenian Church in Jacksonville, FL.
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The Mission Trip is open to all young adults 18 to 30 who are physically capable of participating on a Habitat for Humanity worksite and are interested in providing service and outreach to the Jacksonville Mission Parish community. Fr. Yeprem Kelegian will lead the group along with Diocesan staff member Jennifer Morris. This trip is limited to 18 participants, with priority given to first-time participants.
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The cost of the program is being underwritten by the ACYOA Central Council, using grant monies received from the Dadourian Foundation. All participants are provided lodging, ground transportation, and three meals a day. The ACYOA Central Council will also make a donation to Habitat for Humanity on behalf of our Mission Trip group.
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Participants are responsible for coordinating and covering the cost of their own transportation to/from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). Participants must arrive no later than 9:00 PM on Thursday, February 26, and depart no earlier than 5:00 PM on Sunday, March 1. Applicants should not purchase flights until they have received an email confirmation of their acceptance.
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All applications are due by January 10. The ACYOA Central Council recommends applying as soon as possible, as space is limited.
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Should you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Morris by email at jenniferm@armeniandiocese.org or by phone at 248-648-0702. The ACYOA wishes you and your loved ones a blessed and joyful season.
Mission Trip Highlights
The 2025 Mission Trip brought together nineteen ACYOA Seniors representing twelve parishes across the Eastern Diocese for a meaningful weekend of service, education, worship, witness, and fellowship in the Atlanta area. Partnering with Habitat for Humanity of North Central Georgia, participants spent two full days on a house build in Canton, GA—installing windows, doors, and siding, and working alongside the future homeowner. Evenings were filled with prayer, reflection, shared meals, and warm fellowship with the Armenian Church of Atlanta Mission Parish community.
The participants were accompanied by group leader Rev. Fr. Yeprem Kelegian and Jennifer Morris of the Eastern Diocese’s Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. The weekend concluded with Divine Liturgy and a closing fellowship meal, leaving the group strengthened in faith, gratitude, and connection to one another.
To read a full recap of all recent Mission Trips, click on the below links!