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Young Adult League (YAL)

The mission of the Greek Orthodox Young Adult League (GOYAL) is to cultivate and educate our young adults (ages 18 and up), leading them to the fullness of the Faith and likeness of God; by utilizing the four circles of Christian living, Worship, Witness, Service and Fellowship, young adults are integrated into the life of the Church, enabling them to become active members of the body of Christ. (Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America)

Activities

The Saint Sophia GOYAL is a lively and active organization that brings together young adults for fellowship, service and socializing. Activities during the year include:

Religious Activities - Annual Lenten Retreat and Annual Talk with Father Steve Zorzos
Volunteer/Community Service Activities - volunteering at the DC Food Bank, DC Central Kitchen, Anacostia River Cleanup, Loukoumades and Outside Taverna Booths at the Saint Sophia Festival
Social Activities - Annual MD/VA/DC YAL Dance Weekend, Second Sunday of the Month Brunch, Museum/Art Gallery Outings, Happy Hour, Summer BBQ
Athletic Activities - bike rides, adult ice skating and ice skating with the JOY Group, volleyball

Upcoming Activities

No upcoming events

YAL Board

Presidents	Melissa Simones
Treasurer	Chrysanthe Courniotes
Communications Director	Andrew Gounardes
Social Chairs	Sofia Plagakis, Dean Christakos
Volunteer Chair	Eleni Nacos
Scholarship Chair	Jeni Maneva
Religion Chair	Ileana Ciobanu
Board Members	David Sanders, Peter Soukas, Marc Wojno, Joanna Navarro

Registering with the YAL

All young adults are welcome and encouraged to join the YAL. To register, please email your name, email address, and phone number to Stsophiayal@gmail.com.