A large group of young people from St. John Armenian Church participated in Western Diocese Hye Camp this summer, enjoying time together, strengthening friendships, and growing in their Christian faith. Several campers took advantage of scholarships available through the parish, helping make this experience accessible to more of St. John’s youth.
St. John Armenian Church has opened an online learning portal, bringing together courses and resources for anyone who would like to deepen their faith and understanding of the Armenian Church. It offers a way to continue learning beyond the classroom, wherever you are and at your own pace.
Thank you to everyone who helped prepare kufta for St. John’s 81st Annual Armenian Food Festival. September’s preparation sessions were well attended, and together our volunteers accomplished the goals we set for this stage of the work. Your time, energy, and fellowship are what make this beloved festival possible.
The work continues in October. Upcoming opportunities include booth setup, food preparation, hall setup, and serving during the Festival on October 24–25. Whether you have helped for years or would be joining us for the first time, there is a place for you.
St. John Armenian Apostolic Church is proud to support KZV Armenian School’s SoulShoppe Tools of the Heart Program through a donation that makes the workshops possible.
The four-workshop series serves students from Pre-K through eighth grade. Through age-appropriate activities, students practice empathy, kindness, communication, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution—skills that help them build healthy relationships and contribute to their school community. Three workshops are planned for the first semester, with a final session in January.
A $20,000 contribution through the St. John Charitable Fund helped make a permanent, renovated, and furnished home possible for the family of fallen Artsakh serviceman Armo Abgaryan.
St. John celebrated the Feast of the Assumption with the Divine Liturgy, the Great Blessing of Grapes, and a well-attended parish picnic.
Our Armenian Food Festival takes place Saturday–Sunday, October 24–25. Preparations begin in July, and parishioners are warmly invited to help us prepare the food that makes the Festival possible. Sign up to volunteer for upcoming Food Festival preparation sessions.
Last week, St. John Armenian Church joyfully welcomed children for its first Bible Day Camp—a week filled with prayer, learning, service, Armenian culture, and friendship. Centered on the Holy Trinity and the Church, the camp invited children to discover that faith is not only something we learn about, but something we pray, sing, serve, and live together.
On Sunday, June 21, 2026, St. John celebrated Father's Day with its very first Car Show following the Divine Liturgy. After enjoying a delicious hot dog lunch graciously hosted by the St. John Parish Council, everyone gathered in the parking lot to admire the beautiful vehicles on display. The event brought our community together to celebrate Father's Day with fellowship, laughter, photos, and fun for all ages.
St. John welcomed Archbishop Hovnan Derderian on June 14 for a joyful parish visit that included the ordination of two altar servers and a special recognition of Yn. Betty Sempadian.
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