September 2025

Welcome back to Church School!

We are pleased to announce that St. John of Damascus Church School classes will begin on Sunday, September 14, 2025. We will start with a back-to-school prayer for students and staff led by Fr. John during Divine Liturgy. Each student will receive a special back-to-church-school gift to begin our new year.

Our overarching theme will once again be “fellowship and friendship” which is so important as we grow in Orthodox Christianity! This year we will do a deep dive into the gospels of Acts and Exodus, with the goal of helping our students realize that God is always at work in their lives, guiding them in their faith.

Our classes begin immediately after Holy Communion. Children will be dismissed from their pews into the Communion line, and then will proceed to our Church School wing, where we begin with our group prayer and then instruction. Adults will be ushered into the Communion line after all children and Church School staff have gone, so that we may start our program as quickly and smoothly as possible. School will be in session until noon each Sunday.

Please check out our page on the Church website for more information concerning our staff, calendar of events and activities for families to do at home.

It’s never too late to bring your kids to Church School. All are welcome anytime even if you’ve been away for awhile!! We have an amazing staff of devoted, creative folks who are passionate about instructing and inspiring St. John’s students.

Mark your calendars for our Back-To-School Parish Barbecue on September 21, 2025!

With love in Christ,
Your Church School staff

Nancy Close, Director and our wonderful teachers - Bob Kurker, Brian Hazerjian, Joan Teebagy, Carol Hazerjian, Bertina Kurker, Rachel Hazerjian, Tori Sabbag and Brianna Adams