Events




College Ministry Night

Come join us for a compline service followed by fellowship and food at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.

Please RSVP to ocf@saintnicholas.org
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
Room: Church Hall
Date: March 5th 2026
Time: 1:00 P.M - 5:00 PM
Contact: Vassilis Zarifis
Email: ahepa.c251@gmail.com
A relationship series designed to foster communication and closeness for a healthier partnership under God.

DATE 5

The topic for Thursday, March 5, 2026 is Room to Grow and will be led by Rev. Father Daniel Triant, M.Div., and Presvytera Michelle Triant. Discussion will focus around Family. Approximately two-thirds of couples have a sharp drop in relationship satisfaction shortly after a child is born, and this drop gets deeper with each subsequent child. To avoid this drop in relationship happiness, conflict needs to be low and you need to maintain your sexual relationship.

More information on Eight Dates, the Metropolis Family Wellness Ministry and how to register is available on their website. Signing up for Eight Dates is the perfect... show more
BAY AREA GOYA LENTEN RETREAT 2026
Mar 6, 2026 Fri to Mar 8, 2026 Sun
NatureBridge Retreat Center, Sausalito, CA
GOYA
Join Bay Area GOYAns grade 6th - 12th for the annual Bay Area GOYA Lenten Retreat! Sitting on a private beach in Sausalito, this Retreat is an amazing balance of enjoying the beautiful landscape, meeting new friends, and growing stronger in the Faith.

Open to all Bay Area Orthodox Youth Grades 6-12.

Registration
$290 (Includes transportation to an from Naturebridge, Seating Limited)
$245 (meet us Naturebridge)

REGISTRATION LINK:
https://tinyurl.com/2t8x2ymk
A relationship series designed to foster communication and closeness for a healthier partnership under God.

DATE 6

The topic for Thursday, March 12, 2026 is Play with Me and will be led by Rev. Father Tom Tsagalakis, M.F.T., M.Div., and Presvytera Pat Tsagalakis. Discussion will focus around Fun and Adventure. Play and adventure are vital components to a successful and joyful relationship. It’s okay if you and your partner have different ideas about what constitutes play and adventure. The key is for you to respect each other’s sense of adventure and what it means to that partner.

More information on Eight Dates, the Metropolis Family Wellness Ministry and how to register is available on their website. Signing up for Eight Dates... show more
Brews and Board Games
Mar 14, 2026 Sat 3:00pm
Hapa's Brewing Company
YAL SJ
YAL SJ invites you to Brews and Board Games.

Bring your favorite board game to the brewery and join us for a little friendly competition.

Questions? Contact Kelly at (408) 306-5548 or Faye (669) 221-9982.
A relationship series designed to foster communication and closeness for a healthier partnership under God.

DATE 7

The topic for Thursday, March 19, 2026 is Something To Believe In and will be led by Rev. Father Vasili Hillhouse, M.Div. Discussion will focus around Growth and Spirituality. The only constant in a relationship is change. The key is how each person in the relationship accommodates the growth of the other partner. Relationships can be more than just two individuals coming together—they can be stories of transformation and great contribution and meaning to the world.

More information on Eight Dates, the Metropolis Family Wellness Ministry and how to register is available on their website. Signing up for Eight Dates is... show more
Senior Division (Grades 10-12) . Junior Division (Grades 7-9)

AWARDS
National finalists are eligible to receive the following:
St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Scholarship: $750 to $3000
FAITH: An Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism: to be announced

Finalists at any level are eligible to receive the following: Chrysostom Scholarship to Hellenic College: $2,500 up to $30,000 per year

Parish Chairperson: Maria Daltayanni
Contact Information: mariadal1@gmail.com, 951-282-7259

Find the topics, tips, manual & award information at: www.religioused.goarch.org
A relationship series designed to foster communication and closeness for a healthier partnership under God.

DATE 8

The topic for Thursday, March 26, 2026 is A Lifetime of Love and will be led by Rev. Father Timothy Pavlatos, M.Div., M.F.T., and Presvytera Victoria Pavlatos. Discussion will focus around Dreams. When dreams are honored, everything else in the relationship gets easier. Honoring each other’s dreams is the secret ingredient to creating love for a lifetime.

More information on Eight Dates, the Metropolis Family Wellness Ministry and how to register is available on their website. Signing up for Eight Dates is the perfect Christmas gift for your relationship and the greatest way to start out the new year!

https://sanfran.goarch.org/events/eight-dates-2026-date-8?date=2026-03-26... show more
Palm Sunday
Apr 5, 2026 Sun 12:00pm
Parish Council
The Parish Council Invites all Parishioners to Our Palm Sunday Lunch April 5, 2026

All inclusive in price: Salad, Bread, Butter, Salmon, Orzo, Vegetables, Dessert, Coffee, Water and Wine.

Kids menu: Pasta or Fish

Cost:
Adults, $35.00
Children - Pasta or Fish (6 - 18), $15.00
Children - Pasta or Fish (5 and under), Free
Table of 8, $260.00

Tickets available during coffee hour or online: https://saintnicholas.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/162/responses/new

RSVP by March 31st
Greek Independence Day 2026
Apr 19, 2026 Sun 11:00am
Union Square San Francisco
Special Events
The United Hellenic Societies of California (UHAS) is proud to announce our most ambitious project yet: bringing the Evzones—Greece’s elite Presidential Guard—to San Francisco to help us celebrate Greek Independence Day 2026.

12 Noon Parade, 1 pm Greek Flag Raising

Help bring the Evzones to S.F. and witness tradition come to life here in the Bay Area.

Your donation makes this possible. Help us honor Greek heritage. Visit https://evzonesf.com/
YOUTH SINGERS WANTED to perform in concert
May 23, 2026 Sat 12:00pm
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church San Francisco
Special Events
Talented students in 2nd grade through high school:

Do you love to sing?
Do you love our Greek Orthodox hymns?

Join singers from local churches in a beautiful choral concert.

The students will sing the youth choir parts along with other youth and adult singers. Three Sunday rehearsals.

Info: Voula Brown 408-426-7630 or voula@garlic.com or Eva Canellos 650-400-1610 or cecanellos@aol.com

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to sing the beautiful music of our church!