The Family Wellness Ministry and the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries from the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco are offering the much-anticipated relationship series, Eight Dates, based on the book Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by John Gottman, PhD, and Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD. You will meet the Family Wellness Team who will guide you on your Eight Dates journey and get you ready to transform your relationship with each other. Over the ... [Read more]
OrthoTalks For Teens: Dealing with Difficult People
OrthoTalks: Dealing With Difficult People For All TEENS and Parents Join Father Gary Kyriacou, Metropolis Pastor of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Family Wellness Ministry team for an in-depth discussion on ZOOM! The gathering will focus on the Orthodox Christian response to bullying, how to deal with someone that is mean, and understanding brokenness. As the new school year begins our children are going to endure difficult ... [Read more]
THE RELATIONSHIP PROJECT
Our Metropolis Family Wellness Ministry is thrilled to partner with FaithTree to bring an extraordinary ministry opportunity to our Teens and Young Adults with "The Relationship Project." Please CLICK ON THE RELATIONSHIP PROJECT TAB to sign up youth workers from our Metropolis and links to helpful resources and information: CLICK HERE:http://www.familywellnessministry.org/the-relationship-project-2/ ... [Read more]
Celebrating Holy Week and Pascha from Home
Our Family Wellness Ministry is continually updating our website and Facebook page with resources for families during the COVID-19 Pandemic. We've created a special page with the best Holy Week guides, crafts and meditations to help make Holy Week beautiful and meaningful for your family. http://www.familywellnessministry.org/resources/holy-week-at-home/ ... [Read more]
In Times of Growing Uncertainty
As the COVID-19 virus reaches most of our cities and towns, it’s important to step back and recognize the impact this ordeal has on our mental and spiritual health. As an educator, presvytera and also someone who is immune compromised due to recently completing chemotherapy for Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, I’m acutely aware of the anxiety, stress and worry a pandemic of this proportion has wrought on many individuals and families. When things feel unsure or when we don’t generally feel safe, ... [Read more]
A Home Filled with Prayer is as natural as breathing…
“In a home filled with prayer, God is tasted, prayer is as natural as breathing, and Holy Tradition is passed to the next generation less by preaching than by life example.” ~ Sister Magdalen of Essex (21 Century) Imagine, if prayer were as natural as breathing? Praying together as a family takes commitment and effort. Our kiddos can often be squirmy and wiggly, yet once they witness the rhythm of prayer in the home, they too, will join along and experience one of the greatest ... [Read more]
Capturing the Spirit of Giving during Advent
by Georgia Leckie Often times it is difficult for our younger ones to fully understand the importance of giving. And the Christmas season for “The littles” is so much about the “I wants!” It fulfills us to give them special gifts. But teaching them the importance of sharing our blessed abundance is what we as Christian parents and grandparents are called to do. Three years ago I read about a Mom who opted out of the Advent Calendar of treats, gifts and ornaments. She created the “Advent ... [Read more]
