Orthodox Youth Mission Team

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Orthodox Youth Mission Team

Pan-Orthodox Christian youth mission team. Based in the Northeast with satellite teams nationwide!

Annual short-term summer mission trips
Training & serving locally year round
Life-long connections with Orthodox youth across state & jurisdictional lines OYMT consists of high school students from multiple Orthodox parishes in CT, NY and NJ. We will be participating in a youth mission project every July, traveling to Appalachia to do mission work with Appalachian Service Project (ASP). The Orthod

ox Youth Mission Team will fundraising throughout the year to cover the expenses associated with the trip. We will prepare for our work by serving as a team on a day-long repair project at our respective churches. We also participate in bible studies, sensitivity training and construction training sessions to ensure that the work we perform is done right and will have a lasting impact.

04/20/2026

Christ is risen! Indeed He is risen!

Team Pennsylvania completed both their construction and safety day two weekends ago at St. Philip Orthodox Church in Souderton, PA.
They learned a few safety skills and construction information with two of our adult leaders. While learning, they used their safety skills to build 6 wooden benches for the church!

Then, they were able to practice working together and using construction skills to built a fire pit for use at St. Philip’s.

These were great opportunities to begin learning and practicing the three S’s of ASP: Safety, Stewardship, and Sensitivity. We are excited to continue preparing for our mission trip in just a few months!

04/19/2026

Christ is risen! Team New England has completed 4 of 6 trainings for the 2025-2026 year!

1️⃣ Pictures 1-15: A couple weeks ago, we gathered for our annual Tool & Safety Training at Christ the Savior in Southbury, CT. Our teammates from Vermont and NH joined us in-person, as well as our new teammates from Steelton, PA. It was so wonderful to have the entire New England Team together in person!

2️⃣ In late February, we gathered on Zoom (due to a snowstorm) for our annual Sensitivity, Stewardship, and Cultural Awareness Training. Youth and adults learned about some of the unique struggles faced by the families we serve in Appalachia, and engaged in group discussions to help understand where stereotypes come from and learn how to treat others with sensitivity.

3️⃣ Pictures 16-17: In early February, we kicked off our annual Stock Fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who has supported us thus far!

4️⃣ Pictures 18-20: In January, we kicked off the year by gathering in-person and on Zoom. This training focused primarily on scripture study as we looked atAppalachia Service Projectt's theme verse for the year and the surrounding passages. For a fun cultural awareness surprise, adult leaders prepared their favorite Appalachian dishes that homeowners have cooked for their crews in the past!

03/28/2026

Last night, Team PA kicked off their fundraising for this year’s mission trip to Appalachia!
They wrote letters and packaged notecards to raise awareness about OYMT’s mission trip and to raise funds.

We can’t wait for this summer, and thank you for your interest and support!

12/06/2025

Today is your last chance to support OYMT's annual Sip and Shop Fundraiser! Finish your Christmas shopping, shop small/local, and support OYMT all at once!

12/04/2025

Missed our annual Sip and Shop? Have no fear, you can still support OYMT through December 6th at the link in our bio or the QR code! Check those last few Christmas gifts off your list, support small local businesses, and support OYMT. It's a win-win-win! https://linktr.ee/oymt1

12/01/2025

This Giving Tuesday, give Orthodox teens the life-changing opportunity to put their faith to work and bring the Liturgy beyond the four walls of the Church. Support the Orthodox Youth Mission Team's gift drive!

Thanks to a generous sponsor, all donations received by DECEMBER 12th will be MATCHED up to $10,000! Any donation, no matter the size, makes a difference for the youth who participate in our programming and the families we serve. Don't miss this opportunity to double your impact!

Holy Trinity in Yonkers is graciously accepting these donations on our behalf. To donate, scan the QR code below or follow this link: https://holytrinityyonkers.org/news/51/giving-tuesday-matching-grant-opportunity-give/. Checks can be mailed to PO Box 81, Stratford, CT 06614, but must be received by the 12th to qualify for matching. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

11/24/2025

Reminder that our annual Sip and Shop is THIS Saturday from 12-4pm in Katona, NY! Secure your $5 Shopping Pass today at the QR code below, by emailing [email protected], or at this link: https://tithe.ly/event-registration/ #/10546379

11/20/2025

Sunday was our annual Fundraising Kickoff! A fun and festive way for our returning, new, and prospective team members to connect and kick off the fundraising year strong. For the first time this year, we had toffee-making going on in two locations at once: St. John's in Bridgeport, CT and Holy Trinity in Springfield, VT.

Our team is GROWING which means we need your support! You can purchase our famous toffee treats at $5/bag at the following parishes:
🎄St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Bridgeport, CT (at their annual Christmas Fair THIS Saturday from 10-3)
🎄 Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Danbury, CT (at their annual Thanksgiving Bake Sale THIS Saturday from 10-3)
🎄 St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Orange, CT
🎄 Christ the Savior Orthodox Church in Southbury, CT
🎄 Holy Brancoveanu Martyrs Romanian Orthodox Church in Shelton, CT
🎄 Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church in New Haven, CT
🎄 Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Yonkers, NY
🎄 Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Springfield, VT

11/10/2025

Our annual Sip and Shop Extravaganza is on Saturday November 29th from 12-4pm in Katonah, NY. Join us to get into the holiday spirit, stock up on Christmas presents, and support the Orthodox Youth Mission Team! Snag your $5 Shopping Pass at the QR below, by emailing [email protected], or at this link: https://tithe.ly/event-registration/ #/10546379

10/21/2025

In July 2017, 20 experienced youth and 6 adult leaders of the Orthodox Youth Mission Team embarked on a life-changing mission trip to Napaskiak, Alaska, in partnership with the Orthodox Christian Mission Center. We served in the villages of Napaskiak, Oscarville, and Eek, traveling to each location from Bethel by skiff. We were in absolute awe of the strength of the Orthodox faith we witnessed there, and the resilience of the Western Alaskan people through extreme seasons.

The area in which we served has been devastated by extreme flooding from Typhoon Halong. Wind gusts reached 100 mph and homes were destroyed. At least 2,000 people were evacuated and some may be unable to return home for many months. These are generally not people who have the means to rebuild. While many of the families we met in Napaskiak still have their homes, they've lost skiffs and snowmobiles, which they rely upon to make their livelihood fishing and get to the mainland for essential supplies and medical care.

We spoke to our connections in Napaskiak who advised us that the best place to send donations is the Alaska Community Foundation, https://alaskacf.org. Please give with your heart. OYMT will be taking up collections in our participating parishes over the next few weeks and we ask that you do the same in your own. Most importantly, please pray for our Orthodox brothers and sisters and everyone affected by this disaster.

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+12037480671

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http://OYMT.info/, https://linktr.ee/oymt1

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