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Discovering Unity — 2017 National Youth Convention: August 9–13 — Winnipeg, MB

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СУМК — Ukrainian Orthodox Youth presents…

Discovering Unity — the 2017 National Youth Convention

Experience Workshops, Music, Games, New Friends — and discover what is a youth group.

Winnipeg, MB — August 9–13, 2017

Registration (including all meals and activities):

  • Youth — $290
  • Adult — $390

Early Bird Registration: only 45 Early Bird tickets at $225.

To register and for more info: cymk.ca/convention2017

YOU ARE INVITED!

  • Ever wonder what CYMK-Ukrainian Orthodox Youth is?
  • Want to learn how to organize youth in your parish?
  • Want to learn how to develop a youth ministry in your parish?
  • Interested in meeting people from across Canada, and learning what type of youth programming they are doing in their parishes?
  • Want to worship in other parishes across Canada?
  • Want to be part of the bigger picture and accomplish great things together?

Join us for the 2017 National CYMK-UOY Convention — August 9-13, 2017 in Winnipeg!

Dear clergy, parishioners, and parents,

If you consider yourself dedicated to our church, if you feel the future strength of our church rests with our youth, you believe in the power of unity, or you have never attended the convention before, then this is the event for you! If you, as a parishioner or a parent, are looking for ideas and suggestions about how to start, run or improve a youth program, then this convention is for you!

“Why is attendance at the National CYMK Convention beneficial?”

The CYMK-UOY National Executive has worked diligently to put together practical, relevant and engaging sessions that will walk youth and adults through the steps required to start, run, or improve a youth program. The action-packed five-day program consists of youth organizational techniques, financial management skills, promotion and advertising skills, conflict resolution skills, a mini-faith program, and an all-inclusive choir to sing the Divine Liturgy. This event is also an opportunity to form new relationships, share ideas and common interests. Joining efforts at conventions helps on many levels to work towards a greater cause.

This is the opportunity to bring TOGETHER our community, and show our children what it means to be UNITED.

“Who is CYMK-UOY?”

This event is being sponsored by CYMK — the Ukrainian Orthodox Youth group of Canada, established in 1931. Their aim since then has been to foster hard-working individuals of the Ukrainian Orthodox community into leaders with a strong base in their faith, culture and ties to their community. All local youth groups have been active members of their parishes, whether donating money for windows, vestments, chandeliers, or orphanages or planning and leading social-events for the parish.

The CYMK and USRL Convention will help you gain enthusiasm, empathy and love from those who live far away and enlighten your spirituality as we pray together.

To register, visit cymk.ca/convention2017 or contact us at contact@cymk.ca

In Christ,

Liza Zienchuk
CYMK-UOY National Executive President

Christina Kowalenko
National Youth Organizer

Discovering Unity — 2017 National Youth Convention: August 9–13 — Winnipeg, MB

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СУМК — Ukrainian Orthodox Youth presents…

Discovering Unity — the 2017 National Youth Convention

Experience Workshops, Music, Games, New Friends — and discover what is a youth group.

Winnipeg, MB — August 9–13, 2017

Registration (including all meals and activities):

  • Youth — $290
  • Adult — $390

Early Bird Registration: only 45 Early Bird tickets at $225.

To register and for more info: cymk.ca/convention2017

YOU ARE INVITED!

  • Ever wonder what CYMK-Ukrainian Orthodox Youth is?
  • Want to learn how to organize youth in your parish?
  • Want to learn how to develop a youth ministry in your parish?
  • Interested in meeting people from across Canada, and learning what type of youth programming they are doing in their parishes?
  • Want to worship in other parishes across Canada?
  • Want to be part of the bigger picture and accomplish great things together?

Join us for the 2017 National CYMK-UOY Convention — August 9-13, 2017 in Winnipeg!

Dear clergy, parishioners, and parents,

If you consider yourself dedicated to our church, if you feel the future strength of our church rests with our youth, you believe in the power of unity, or you have never attended the convention before, then this is the event for you! If you, as a parishioner or a parent, are looking for ideas and suggestions about how to start, run or improve a youth program, then this convention is for you!

“Why is attendance at the National CYMK Convention beneficial?”

The CYMK-UOY National Executive has worked diligently to put together practical, relevant and engaging sessions that will walk youth and adults through the steps required to start, run, or improve a youth program. The action-packed five-day program consists of youth organizational techniques, financial management skills, promotion and advertising skills, conflict resolution skills, a mini-faith program, and an all-inclusive choir to sing the Divine Liturgy. This event is also an opportunity to form new relationships, share ideas and common interests. Joining efforts at conventions helps on many levels to work towards a greater cause.

This is the opportunity to bring TOGETHER our community, and show our children what it means to be UNITED.

“Who is CYMK-UOY?”

This event is being sponsored by CYMK — the Ukrainian Orthodox Youth group of Canada, established in 1931. Their aim since then has been to foster hard-working individuals of the Ukrainian Orthodox community into leaders with a strong base in their faith, culture and ties to their community. All local youth groups have been active members of their parishes, whether donating money for windows, vestments, chandeliers, or orphanages or planning and leading social-events for the parish.

The CYMK and USRL Convention will help you gain enthusiasm, empathy and love from those who live far away and enlighten your spirituality as we pray together.

To register, visit cymk.ca/convention2017 or contact us at contact@cymk.ca

In Christ,

Liza Zienchuk
CYMK-UOY National Executive President

Christina Kowalenko
National Youth Organizer

Річне Єпархіяльне Свято: п’ятниця, 9-го червня — неділя, 11-го червня, «Золоті Брами», Ґримзбі

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Христос Воскрес!


Дорогі Отці-Собрати,
Шановні Брати й Сестри у Христі,

Річне Єпархіяльне Свято відбудеться у неділю, 11-го черня ц.р. Додатково до недільної Літургії й програми, єпархія цього року влаштовує родинний “рітріт” – програма духовного, культурного, й дружнього характеру, який відбудеться у пятницю, 9-го, і суботу, 10-го, у “Золотій Брамі”, оселя Собору Св. Володимира у Гамільтоні, яке знаходиться у Ґримзбі.

Просимо Вас оголосити про Свята і Рітріт у Вашій парафії, заохочуючи всіх вірних – зокрема дітей і молодь з батьками, до участі. Афіша з точною інформацією в прикріленні – просимо видрукувати й роздавати своїм вірним. Підкреслюємо, що учасники мусять голоситися до 2-го червня щоби знали заздалегідь скільки будуть учасників, і що вхід вільний, але все ж таки примаємо добровільні пожертви.

Дякуємо щиро за Вашу підтримку та співпрацію. До милої зустрічі!

Воістину Христос Воскрес!

о. Богдан Гладьо, 1-ий заступник,
Ради Східньої Єпархії

Christ is Risen!

Reverend and Dear Fathers,
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Our annual Eastern Eparchy Celebration will be held on June 11th at the “Kyiv” Ukrainian Cultural Centre in Oakville. In addition to Sunday’s Liturgy and program, we have organized a 2 day (Friday, the 9th and Saturday, the 10th) pre-celebration “Retreat”, consisting of spiritual, cultural, and social events, at the “Golden Gate” park of St. Vladimir’s Cathedral in Hamilton, which is located in Grimsby just off of the Casablanca Rd. exit from the QEW.

We respecfully ask that you publicize this event in your parishes, and encourage all our faithful – especially our children, youth, and their parents – to take part. A poster with the relevant information is attached to this e-mail, please copy it off and circulate it amount your faithful. In closing, we wish to emphasize that participants do need to register by June 2nd so that we’re properly prepared with food, materials, etc., and that there is not cost, although free will donations will be gratefully received.

We thank you in advance for your support and cooperation, and look forward to seeing you in Grimsby and/or Oakville!

Truly, Christ is Risen!

Fr. Bohdan Hladio, 1st Vice-president
Eastern Eparchy Council, UOCC

Family Fun Weekend: Friday, June 9 — Sunday, June 11, Golden Gate Park, Grimsby

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Христос Воскрес!


Дорогі Отці-Собрати,
Шановні Брати й Сестри у Христі,

Річне Єпархіяльне Свято відбудеться у неділю, 11-го черня ц.р. Додатково до недільної Літургії й програми, єпархія цього року влаштовує родинний “рітріт” – програма духовного, культурного, й дружнього характеру, який відбудеться у пятницю, 9-го, і суботу, 10-го, у “Золотій Брамі”, оселя Собору Св. Володимира у Гамільтоні, яке знаходиться у Ґримзбі.

Просимо Вас оголосити про Свята і Рітріт у Вашій парафії, заохочуючи всіх вірних – зокрема дітей і молодь з батьками, до участі. Афіша з точною інформацією в прикріленні – просимо видрукувати й роздавати своїм вірним. Підкреслюємо, що учасники мусять голоситися до 2-го червня щоби знали заздалегідь скільки будуть учасників, і що вхід вільний, але все ж таки примаємо добровільні пожертви.

Дякуємо щиро за Вашу підтримку та співпрацію. До милої зустрічі!

Воістину Христос Воскрес!

о. Богдан Гладьо, 1-ий заступник,
Ради Східньої Єпархії

Christ is Risen!

Reverend and Dear Fathers,
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Our annual Eastern Eparchy Celebration will be held on June 11th at the “Kyiv” Ukrainian Cultural Centre in Oakville. In addition to Sunday’s Liturgy and program, we have organized a 2 day (Friday, the 9th and Saturday, the 10th) pre-celebration “Retreat”, consisting of spiritual, cultural, and social events, at the “Golden Gate” park of St. Vladimir’s Cathedral in Hamilton, which is located in Grimsby just off of the Casablanca Rd. exit from the QEW.

We respecfully ask that you publicize this event in your parishes, and encourage all our faithful – especially our children, youth, and their parents – to take part. A poster with the relevant information is attached to this e-mail, please copy it off and circulate it amount your faithful. In closing, we wish to emphasize that participants do need to register by June 2nd so that we’re properly prepared with food, materials, etc., and that there is not cost, although free will donations will be gratefully received.

We thank you in advance for your support and cooperation, and look forward to seeing you in Grimsby and/or Oakville!

Truly, Christ is Risen!

Fr. Bohdan Hladio, 1st Vice-president
Eastern Eparchy Council, UOCC