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Young Adult Ministry

Diocese of Miami and the Southeast

Young Adult Ministry

Helping young adults grow in Christ through worship, spiritual renewal, service, fellowship, and connection to the life of the Church.

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DOMSE Young Adult Ministry

Our Mission

Our mission is to aid in the spiritual growth of the young adults within the Diocese, bringing them to a closer relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Growing in an Active Orthodox Faith

We strive to foster an active Orthodox Faith in Christ through worship, spiritual renewal and education, service, and fellowship.

Faith in Action

How We Grow Together

Worship

Through the full liturgical cycle of the Church, including attending weekday services together, gathering at a local parish for its Feast Day, and participating in combined services at Diocese and Archdiocese gatherings.

Spiritual Renewal & Education

Through retreats, conferences, speaker series, pilgrimages, and Bible studies aimed at the needs of our young adults.

Service

Through short-term mission trips and volunteer activities on a local level.

Fellowship

Through social outings, conferences, and gatherings that strengthen relationships within the life of the Church.

Supporting Students

College Ministry

In support of pan-Orthodoxy, the majority of the College Ministry efforts of our Archdiocese are done through the Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF). OCF is the official campus ministry of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America.

OCF sponsors annual College Conferences, one of which takes place at the Antiochian Village, as well as Real Break. The heart of the ministry is the on-campus chapters that provide a home away from home and a connection to Christ’s Holy Church. Father Anthony Yazge serves on the OCF Board of Directors and is a member of the Executive Committee.

OCF is developing and maintaining a database of all Orthodox college students to help keep collegians connected to the Church. Students receive regular communication from OCF regarding programs and ministries. Their contact information is shared with the OCF chapters of the schools they are attending and/or the closest Orthodox Church.

Keep Our Young People Connected

Visit the OCF webpage to submit your college student’s information and help keep our young people connected to the Church.

Those Who Serve

Young Adult Ministry Leadership

Bishop NICHOLAS
Derek Waters
YAM Co-President
Rebekah Velez-Meese
YAM Co-President
Samuel Velez-Meese
YAM Co-President

Stay Connected

Grow in Faith, Service & Fellowship

DOMSE Young Adult Ministry creates opportunities for young adults to worship together, deepen their Orthodox faith, serve others, build lasting friendships, and stay connected to the life of the Church.

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Support Young Adult Ministry

Your support helps DOMSE Young Adult Ministry create opportunities for worship, spiritual renewal, service, fellowship, and connection to the life of the Church.

Donate to Young Adult Ministry →

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