Council of Orthodox Christians of Akron

07/02/2026

Interested in promoting your business at the this year? You can do it as an individual or a business! We offer many levels of sponsorships! See details above 👆👀



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07/01/2026

Saint Gregory Classical Academy begins classes this fall. How exciting that we have an Orthodox school right here in the heart of Akron!

We are seeking teachers who love children, pursue excellence, and are committed to Orthodox Christian formation and traditional academic rigor. Please help spread the word by sharing our job posting with Orthodox educators, Orthodox retired teachers, and/or Orthodox educators trained in Classical education.

07/01/2026

Join us for our 1st Annual Pan-Orthodox Golf Outing! Details below:

📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
📍 Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club (1101 Barlow Rd, Hudson, OH 44236)
⛳18 Holes – $125 per person, 9 Holes – $85 per person

Please register online at:

https://givebutter.com/pan-orthodox-golf-outing-bgqqdm?gbtid=31d22521-0cdf-45f4-a623-7d9630fb9c82

All proceeds benefit COCA and our charitable initiatives.

We would be grateful if you would:

⭐ Share the attached flyer with your parish email list
⭐ Include the event in your parish bulletin/newsletter
⭐ Make an announcement following Divine Liturgy
⭐ Encourage parishioners, families, friends, and local businesses to register and sponsor the event

Whether someone is an avid golfer or simply wants to support Pan-Orthodox fellowship, we welcome their participation.

We hope to see members of your parish represented on the course and at the evening fellowship gathering.

Thank you for your support and prayers!

06/02/2026

All young adults are invited to join us for a pilgrimage to St. Gregory Palamas Monastery!

🗓️ June 27, 2026
🕒 Arrive at monastery at 3 PM
🙏 Enjoy a discussion with Fr. Joseph and Vespers with the monks

Anyone interested in carpooling is welcome to meet at St. Nicholas in Mogadore at 1:30 PM that day.

Please register to [email protected] by June 9th.

Any questions, let us know!

05/15/2026

Join us for our next Koinonia Akron young adult event!

🗓️ Saturday 5/30
🕔 5 PM
📍St. Elia Orthodox Church (64 W Wilbeth Road, Akron)

We'll begin with Pentecost Vigil, then enjoy DeCheco's pizza and a discussion led by Dn. James Gresh about how his Orthodox faith relates to his vocation in forestry. Please bring a friend or share this with any young adult who might be interested 🙂

05/05/2026

The parish of St. Nicholas is hosting a screening of American Orthodox, a documentary about the faith in our homeland. Details:

📅 Tuesday 5/19
🕖 7 PM
📍St. Nicholas Banquet Center (755 S Cleveland Ave, Mogadore)

Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/american-orthodox-a-lost-icon-a-hidden-faith-tickets-1988237956249?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/28/2026

Join us at the Primavara! Romanian food festival, hosted by our friends at Presentation of Our Lord Orthodox Church! Details:

📅 05/30/2025
🕚 11 AM - 10 PM
📍 3365 Ridgewood Road, Fairlawn
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Poftă bună! 🇷🇴

04/07/2026

Celebrate Pascha and the warmer weather with us at our next Koinonia Akron young adults outing! Details below 👇

⛳ Mini-golf at Downview Sports Center (1617 Bailey Rd)
📅 04/25/2026
🕚 11 AM
🍻 Lunch afterward at Boss ChickNBeer (1791 Front St)

Message us with any questions. Looking forward to seeing you there 😁