Organizations

ACYO (Armenian Church Youth Organization) ACYO (Armenian Church Youth Organization) is a venue through which young Armenian American youth can grow within the context of the Armenian Church and hold fast to the values of their people. The mission of the ACYO is to integrate its members into the life of the church by providing opportunities of worship, service, education and fellowship in Christ according to the doctrines and traditions of the Armenian Apostolic Church, while acknowledging the ever-changing nature…

Aghpuir Group Aghpur group supports the elderly in our Armenian community through social gatherings. During the meetings, the members learn about healthy living skills, celebrate their Armenian Christian faith such as Vartanants and Hampartsum as well as Easter and Christmas feast days and the elderly bring delicious Armenian dishes to share with the members. Birthday celebrations are held at every meeting. The members enjoy day field trips by bus visiting various locations. Once a year “The Mother of the Year”…

Armenian School Founded in 1962, the Armenian School teaches language (Western Armenian), history, culture, theater, dance and music through a variety of methods, thus creating an opportunity for children and youth to learn, socialize and form life-long friendships on Friday nights in a safe environment, with the instruction by experienced and dedicated volunteer teachers. In 2012, on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the school, it was renamed by the Western Diocese and St. Andrew Armenian Church to the…

Cultural Organization The Cultural Organization, founded by Mrs. Viola Choupak, promotes Armenian culture and talents by organizing various events including classical and musical concerts, operas, and inviting singers and musicians, dancers and dance groups from local talent and from USA or abroad. The members also organize painting and picture exhibits and other cultural events. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound…

Eastern Armenian School For 15 years, the Eastern Armenian School has been taught at St. Andrew Armenian Apostolic Church. The school’s main purpose is to teach students Modern Eastern Armenian through the study of alphabet, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, reading and writing comprehension. Through brief stories, students also learn about Armenian cultural heritage and important historical events in Armenia’s and Armenians’ lives. “Հայ լեզուն այսօր ազգային հոգևոր ինքնապաշտպանության գրեթե միակ զենքն է, մասնավորապես տարագիր հայության համար: Ազգային ինքնաճանաչությունը պարապ խոսք է,…

Ladies Society As daughters and followers of the doctrines set before us, we commit ourselves to the responsibility to serve our church, our culture and our Christian heritage with strength in the performance of our duties, courage in the line of adversity, and compassion and humility on our persona. We assist the St. Andrew parish in all its endeavors, namely with our main activities of the Palm Sunday Bake sale, Parish Picnic in July, Armenian Festival on September, and New…

MOMMY & ME There has been the need to reestablish the beloved Mommy & Me group for families with children ages 0-5 years old to be able to connect and socialize together. The Mommy & Me group meets numerous times a year that are child and family friendly. The group is supported by the St. Andrew Social Club. People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them – Mark 10:13 Mommy & Me Group…

Social Club The Social Club at St. Andrew Armenian Church was created in 2003 by parish volunteers. The purpose of Social Club is to provide opportunities to singles, couples, and families to socialize and engage in the Armenian Church community through a wide range of activities. Social Club has organized a wide variety of events in the church, private homes and other venues: Kef Night, Fondue Dinner Night, Bunco Night, Wine Tasting at local wineries, Bocce Ball and Dinner, Game…

Sunday School The Sunday School program consists of lesson plans with Bible readings/stories, creative activities and learning ‘Sharagans’(hymns) from the Badarak (Divine Liturgy). Christian Armenian heritage and church history are also integrated into lessons. Each month, the students attend church to receive communion and listen to a special spiritual message from Der Datev Harutyunian. Sunday School does out-reach even beyond our own parish, yearly (just before Thanksgiving) students and teachers participate in the Shoebox Project where they pack and deliver…