Representatives from GO Youth Melbourne visit Oakleigh Grammar
On Tuesday, 27 August 2024, members of the GO Youth Melbourne committee – Stavroula Marinelli, Alexander Logan and Jordan Charles, visited Oakleigh Grammar to speak directly to approximately 150 Year 10, 11 and 12 students.
The GO Youth Melbourne committee members showcased a short presentation to the students on who GO Youth Melbourne are, what they do and how more youth can get involved. They expressed the importance of making connections with like minded people, especially within the Church and our Orthodox Christian faith.
It is inevitable that after graduating from high school, people grow up and tend to go in different directions, friendships sometimes drift apart, however, when young adults have a community of like-minded friend, like that of GO Youth Melbourne who meet regularly each week, it provides youth with a place to belong and where they can be themselves. GO Youth Melbourne presents an opportunity to learn about our Orthodox Christian faith, whilst also teaching our youth the importance of our Greek culture and traditions.
GO Youth Melbourne holds fortnightly spiritual talks on different topics such as mental health, relationships, dating, our journey in the world as an Orthodox Christian, among many other interesting topics, as well as fortnightly FREE Greek dancing lessons, Youth BBQ’s, Tavern nights, Trivia nights, Festivals and so much more!
The youth also have the opportunity to participate in the Five Loaves Program, whilst gaining valuable experience in preparing meals and feeding those who are in need and less fortunate.
GO Youth Melbourne is aimed at youth aged 18-29. The representatives who visited Oakleigh Grammar explained to the students that after their high school journey, there is a loving, caring and welcoming community which they can be apart of!
