Metropolis of Boston Ministries
Declaring Youth Ministry as one of the top priorities of our Metropolis, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios has also indicated how substantial work in this area cannot truly be accomplished without also addressing the needs and concerns of "Family" and "Parish" Ministry. He has therefore continually challenges the office and staff of the Metropolis to seek new and innovative means by which we can reach out to the families, parishioners, communities and leaders of our Church, to offer support, resources and education. It is with this directive that the Metropolis of Boston, the Office of the Chancellor, the Youth and Young Adult Office and the Metropolis of Boston Camp seeks to minister to all parishioners, both young and old, within New England communities in a holistic and Christ - centered manner. The concept of collaborative ministry, and therefore "Ministry Teams", is being employed in all areas of our Metropolis ministry and is likewise encourage on the local parish level. The following is a panoramic view of some of the ministries of the Metropolis of Boston. To learn about any of our available ministries, please make a selection from the menu on the left or contact the any us at: (617) 277-4742.
Basketball League
The Metropolis Youth Basketball League offers a recreational and community-building opportunity for members of the Metropolis of Boston to come together, enjoy friendly competition, and foster fellowship through the game of basketball. Learn more... »
Church Music Federation
This wonderful tool will be used to help expand our music ministry as we reach out to more church musicians and disseminate information in a timely manner. Look for information on upcoming concerts, events and music news from around the Metropolis of Boston and the Archdiocese of America. Learn more... »
Faith & Heritage Center
Methodios Faith and Heritage Center, in Contoocook, NH, offers a peaceful place for spiritual retreats and gatherings year-round. Learn more... »
Greek Education
The Greek Education Committee is charged with the responsibility of assisting parishes in establishing and sustaining a Greek studies Program that comprises the teaching of the Modern Greek Language, Greek History and Culture, as well as the teaching of the Greek Orthodox Faith and worship. Learn more... »
Marriage Preparation Seminars
One of the most beautiful and yet difficult things in life is that of blending two lives into one this sacrament of marriage. Our Metropolis continues to provide Marriage Preparation Seminars which are offered once a month virtually. Learn more... »
Metropolis of Boston Camp (MBC)
The Metropolis of Boston Camp, home of our Metropolis's Summer, Fall, and Winter Youth Retreat! Learn more... »
OCF
OCF Boston encourages local college students to participate and learn about their faith. Learn more... »
Orthodoxy on Tap
Orthodoxy on Tap is one of the most prominent young adult ministries of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston. Once a month, the community of over 100 young adults from throughout the Greater Boston area meets downtown for fellowship and an engaging discussion with an invited presenter. Learn more... »
Philoptochos
Welcome to the Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos! The establishment of the Philoptochos in New England took place at a Conference convened at the Annunciation Cathedral in Boston in July of 1955 with officers and members of the five greater Boston Philoptochos chapters. Today, the Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos Society is comprised of 42 chapters in the parishes served by the Metropolis of Boston. Explore our website to learn about us and see what we have been up to. Learn more... »
Philoxenia House
The Philoxenia House is the centerpiece of the Metropolis of Boston Ministries. With the continued commitment, support and guidance of Metropolitan Methodios, the Metropolis Philoptochos Board, together with the support of local Philoptochos Chapters, of organizations and private donors, the Philoxenia House continues to embrace all who come with a great deal of love. Learn more... »
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities from the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston are available annually for young Greek Orthodox students. Learn more... »
School of Byzantine Music
The ‘St. John of Damascus’ School of Byzantine Music, established in March 2014 with the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios, equips its students with a mastery of the skills required for chanting the sacred hymns of the Orthodox Church. Learn more... »
St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival
Introduced in 1983, the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival provides Greek Orthodox teenagers the opportunity to write and talk about their faith. Learn more... »
The Kosmos Project
The Kosmos Project is a camping exchange program between the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston and the Metropolis of Neapolis and Stavroupolis, Greece. Three years ago, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios together with His Eminence Metropolitan Barnabas inaugurated this exchange program for the youth of their Metropolises. Learn more... »
Youth Safety
The Policies for the Safety of Children and Youth (the “Policies”) apply rigorous youth safety principles to all Youth Ministry Programs and Events across the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (“GOARCH”). The Policies give us clear rules to help ensure that every ministry interaction with the Church is beneficial for the precious young people in our care. We must do everything possible to keep children and youth safe at all times. Learn more... »