Events




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:

Click the link: https://saintnicholas.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/162/responses/new

RSVP by March 31st
Holy Friday Retreat
Apr 10, 2026 Fri 10:00am
Saint Nicholas Church
Special Events
This year's theme, "Follow the King: Road to Golgotha" promises to inspire and uplift as we guide our children, from PreK to 12th grade, through a meaningful day of faith, fellowship, and reflection.

If your child(ren) will be attending, please register them using the link below so we can plan for age- appropriate lessons, activities, and Lenten meals.

We look forward to sharing this special experience with your children as we embrace the light of Christ in our lives.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/RrVAJ3jXHM7f22hX7
The Evzones are coming to SF
Apr 15, 2026 Wed to Apr 18, 2026 Sat
Special Events
5-DAY SCHEDULE

April 15 Wednesday
11:00am-1:00pm S.F. City Hall Welcome
2:00pm-3:00pm GR Consul General Welcome, GR Consulate S.F.
6:00pm-7:30pm Evzone Education Presentation, S.F. Annunciation Cathedral

April 16 Thursday
11:00am-1:00pm California State Capitol, Welcome & Flag Raising
6:00pm-7:30pm Evzone Education Presentation, Sacramento Annunciation Church

April 17 Thursday
6:00pm-7:30pm Evzone Education Presentation, Belmont Holy Cross Church

April 18 Saturday
11:00am-12:30pm Evzone Education Presentation, San Jose St. Nicholas Church
6:00pm -9:00pm KAPODISTRIAS Film Screening, Redwood City Century Cinemark (https://sfgff2026kap.eventive.org/welcome)
The Evzones - Union Square Parade Celebration
Apr 19, 2026 Sun 10:30am
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/
Week 1: Why do we worship the way we do?
Please join us for a free weekly course in Basic Orthodox Theology offered by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Christian Education Ministry. Dr. Paraskevè (Eve) Tibbs will lead participants through a fast-moving and engaging instructional format, combining lectures, visual presentations, discussion and videos. Each class session topic is independent. Attend when you are able – a series commitment is not required. No homework.

Every Wednesday for five weeks from April 22 – May 20 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. Pacific, online via Zoom.

https://sanfran.goarch.org/events/a-very-short-basic-course-in-orthodox-theology-2026-week-1?date=2026-04-22
Metropolis of San Francisco Pacific Northwest GOYA Retreat 2026
Apr 24, 2026 Fri to Apr 26, 2026 Sun
All Saints Camp
GOYA
The Metropolis Office of Youth and Young Adult invites all high school students from Washington, Oregon and Alaska to our Second Annual Retreat being held the weekend of April 24 – 26, 2026 at the scenic All Saints Camp on Raft Island, WA. Sitting on a beautiful island South of Seattle, this Retreat is an amazing balance of enjoying the beautiful landscape, meeting new friends, and being in an immersive, prayerful environment.

Enjoy a weekend of retreating, activities, and an opportunity for service while growing in the Orthodox faith. It will be a weekend with home cooked meals, and a wonderful speaker guiding our discussions and time to connect with one another.

https://sanfran.goarch.org/events/metropolis-of-san-francisco-pacific-northwest-goya-retreat-2026?date=2026-04-24... show more
Join YAL at the Ballpark
Apr 25, 2026 Sat 1:05pm
Oracle Park
YAL SJ
⚾ Join YAL for an exciting afternoon watching the Giants take on the Marlins on April 25!

📣 RSVP by April 4 to secure your spot. Tickets will be purchased as a group.
Are you interested in Orthodox Evangelism?
Every three months, the Missions and Evangelism Ministry hosts meetings for parishioners who are passionate about spreading awareness of the Orthodox faith in their local communities. These meetings take place in small groups over Zoom, where we engage in conversation about ways to bring the Orthodox faith to those around us.

If you would like to be part of this community, register today and join the conversation!

Group #4 – Northern California
Holy Cross (Belmont, CA) * Saint John the Baptist (Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA) * Resurrection (Castro Valley, CA) * Saint Demetrios (Concord, CA) * Saint Lawrence (Felton, CA) * Saints Constantine & Helen Cathedral (Honolulu, HI) * Mission of Maui (Maui,... show more
Week 2: Early challenges and principle of conciliarity
Please join us for a free weekly course in Basic Orthodox Theology offered by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Christian Education Ministry. Dr. Paraskevè (Eve) Tibbs will lead participants through a fast-moving and engaging instructional format, combining lectures, visual presentations, discussion and videos. Each class session topic is independent. Attend when you are able – a series commitment is not required. No homework.

Every Wednesday for five weeks from April 22 – May 20 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. Pacific, online via Zoom.

https://sanfran.goarch.org/events/a-very-short-basic-course-in-orthodox-theology-2026-week-2?date=2026-04-29
Week 3: Created for a purpose
Please join us for a free weekly course in Basic Orthodox Theology offered by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Christian Education Ministry. Dr. Paraskevè (Eve) Tibbs will lead participants through a fast-moving and engaging instructional format, combining lectures, visual presentations, discussion and videos. Each class session topic is independent. Attend when you are able – a series commitment is not required. No homework.

Every Wednesday for five weeks from April 22 – May 20 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. Pacific, online via Zoom.

https://sanfran.goarch.org/events/a-very-short-basic-course-in-orthodox-theology-2026-week-3?date=2026-05-06
The Christian Education Ministry and the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco are excited to announce the Metropolis-level 2026 Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival. This program provides a valuable educational opportunity for youth to express their faith, gain important skills in public speaking, and to deepen their knowledge about theology and its application in our world today.

The Metropolis-level Festival will take place in-person at Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center, on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

WHAT: Metropolis-level Oratorical Festival
DATE: Saturday, May 9, 2026
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center Dunlap, CA

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Week 4: The Holy Trinity
Please join us for a free weekly course in Basic Orthodox Theology offered by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Christian Education Ministry. Dr. Paraskevè (Eve) Tibbs will lead participants through a fast-moving and engaging instructional format, combining lectures, visual presentations, discussion and videos. Each class session topic is independent. Attend when you are able – a series commitment is not required. No homework.

Every Wednesday for five weeks from April 22 – May 20 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. Pacific, online via Zoom.

https://sanfran.goarch.org/events/a-very-short-basic-course-in-orthodox-theology-2026-week-4?date=2026-05-13
Week 5: Seeing the Gospel in Orthodox Icons
Please join us for a free weekly course in Basic Orthodox Theology offered by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Christian Education Ministry. Dr. Paraskevè (Eve) Tibbs will lead participants through a fast-moving and engaging instructional format, combining lectures, visual presentations, discussion and videos. Each class session topic is independent. Attend when you are able – a series commitment is not required. No homework.

Every Wednesday for five weeks from April 22 – May 20 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. Pacific, online via Zoom.

https://sanfran.goarch.org/events/a-very-short-basic-course-in-orthodox-theology-2026-week-5?date=2026-05-20
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!
PSYCHOSAVATO
May 30, 2026 Sat 8:30am
Special Events
Commemorate our loved ones who have fallen asleep in the Orthodox traditional manner on the two Saturdays prescribed by the church calendar for commemorating the dead.
2026 National Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival
Jun 12, 2026 Fri to Jun 14, 2026 Sun
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Northridge, CA
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco is honored to host the 2026 National Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. This program provides a valuable educational opportunity for youth to express their faith, gain important skills in public speaking, and to deepen their knowledge about theology and its application in our world today.

The National Festival is being graciously hosted by Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Northridge, CA during the weekend of June 12 – 14, 2026. Representatives from across the Archdiocese will gather during this weekend where finalists will present their speeches and be rewarded for their excellent preparation and presentations.

The St. John Chrysostom... show more
CrossRoad Summer Program
Jun 22, 2026 Mon to Jul 2, 2026 Thu
Special Events
Apply Today for Summer 2026!

CrossRoad Summer is a 10-day experience for 11th and 12th grade high school students to join youth from across the country to explore their faith, purpose, and the Orthodox tradition.

CrossRoad is a ten-day academic summer institute that prepares high school juniors and seniors to make big life decisions and invites them to connect with the Orthodox Christian theological and spiritual tradition in a deep and meaningful way. CrossRoad offers a space for young people to form authentic and lifelong friendships, ask hard questions, and explore their calling as an Orthodox Christian in the 21st century.

https://crossroadinstitute.org/crossroad-summer-program/
2026 National Young Adult League (YAL)
Jul 1, 2026 Wed to Jul 5, 2026 Sun
Special Events
With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM) is pleased to announce that plans are underway for the 2026 National YAL Conference. The Conference will be held July 1-5, 2026 in Cleveland, OH, graciously hosted by His Eminence Metropolitan Savas and the Metropolis of Pittsburgh.

Building on the successes of the 2022 and 2024 National YAL Conferences held in New York City and San Diego, respectively, this year’s Conference aims to provide an even more engaging, interactive, and transformative experience for all attendees. The National YAL Conference will once again coincide with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Biennial Clergy Laity... show more
Summer Camp 2026: Session 1
Jul 5, 2026 Sun to Jul 11, 2026 Sat
Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco
Session 1: July 5 – 11

Summer Camp at Saint Nicholas Ranch is the most popular program offered by the Office of Youth and Youth Adult Ministries for the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco. Campers and staff enjoy this transformative ministry in the beautiful setting of the Ranch, growing closer to Christ, building lasting friendships, and expanding their horizons through fun and interactive programs. Our Metropolis Summer Camp offers a dynamic, faith-based program for youth ages 8-18, focused on fostering spiritual growth, community, and fun in a supportive and engaging environment.

Registration is ongoing and space is limited, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to participate in this fantastic experience.

https://sanfran.goarch.org/events/summer-camp-2026-session-1?date=2026-07-05... show more
Summer Camp 2026: Session 2
Jul 12, 2026 Sun to Jul 18, 2026 Sat
Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco
Session 2: July 12 – 18

Summer Camp at Saint Nicholas Ranch is the most popular program offered by the Office of Youth and Youth Adult Ministries for the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco. Campers and staff enjoy this transformative ministry in the beautiful setting of the Ranch, growing closer to Christ, building lasting friendships, and expanding their horizons through fun and interactive programs. Our Metropolis Summer Camp offers a dynamic, faith-based program for youth ages 8-18, focused on fostering spiritual growth, community, and fun in a supportive and engaging environment.

Registration is ongoing and space is limited, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to participate in this fantastic experience.

https://sanfran.goarch.org/events/summer-camp-2026-session-2?date=2026-07-12... show more
Summer Camp 2026: Session 3
Jul 19, 2026 Sun to Jul 25, 2026 Sat
Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco
Session 3: July 19 – 25

Summer Camp at Saint Nicholas Ranch is the most popular program offered by the Office of Youth and Youth Adult Ministries for the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco. Campers and staff enjoy this transformative ministry in the beautiful setting of the Ranch, growing closer to Christ, building lasting friendships, and expanding their horizons through fun and interactive programs. Our Metropolis Summer Camp offers a dynamic, faith-based program for youth ages 8-18, focused on fostering spiritual growth, community, and fun in a supportive and engaging environment.

Registration is ongoing and space is limited, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to participate in this fantastic experience.

https://sanfran.goarch.org/events/summer-camp-2026-session-3?date=2026-07-19... show more