Get Involved at St. Apkar

Organizations

At St. Apkar Armenian Apostolic Church, we are blessed with a vibrant community supported by various organizations that cater to all ages and interests. From youth groups and Bible study to cultural and social activities, these groups offer opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and community engagement. Whether you’re passionate about singing, learning, or volunteering, there’s a place for everyone. If you’d like to get involved and enrich your connection to our parish, we warmly invite you to contact us today!

  • Our youth group ranging from 13-18 years old (Juniors) and from 18-30 years old (Seniors).  These groups spread faith, fellowship and fun, concentrating on the  promotion of community service and social outreach; they also focus on religious education.

  • Led by Der Hayr, this is a group for young adults who meet on a monthly basis to study, discuss, and understand various parts of the Bible.

  • Do you enjoy reading?  This group reads and discusses works of Armenian artists (in English) on a monthly basis.

  • Are you passionate about singing?  This is the group for you and welcomes your vocal chords.  They support the Priest and Clergy during weekly Liturgy and throughout the year for special Feast Days and events.

  • This group of children are part of the Alex and Marie Manoogian School.

    They range in age of 3-15 years old and study the Armenian Language, as well as principles and lesson of the Christian religion.

  • Highlighting and promoting Armenian Culture, Customs and History. Their Pogrik Pem Performance (“The Small Stage”) includes a group passionate about dramatic plays; they offer entertainment with hopes of earning their Hollywood Star during their yearly performance.

  • This group of women build an understanding and take collective action within our community.

  • St. Apkar’s governing board elected to make decisions in the best interest of our parish as a whole, serving as a bridge within the community.

  • The respected pillars of our Church; Seniors who come together and meet on a monthly basis. They plan group outings and commiserate about their golden years.

  • This group of gentlemen foster relationships and providing love and respect for all.

  • An essential fund which assists in the payments of our overhead expenses.

     

  • The upkeep and maintenance of our Church grounds and campus.

  • The funding of a room, building or a long term project dedicated in the name of your family or that of a loved one.

  • Contributions to this fund allow us to bring in guest speakers each year, who then give presentations and discussions relating to Genocide Awareness. 

     

  • Donations assist in the day to day operating and maintenance costs and   defray the cost of electricity, water and trash removal.

  • This fund assists unfortunate families within our parish community, namely around the holidays and in times of need.

  • An annual trip for our youth community.  We travel to a different location each year and partake in our faith, celebrate our culture in fellowship and manage to have a lot of fun. 

  • Each year, we receive fruit trees allowing families who choose to plant a tree, in the name of their loved ones.

Programs & Sponsored Events

At St. Apkar Armenian Apostolic Church, our programs and sponsored events support the spiritual, cultural, and physical growth of our parish community. From Church Beautification and the Building Fund to the Pilgrimage Fund and Genocide Commemoration Fund, each initiative plays a vital role in preserving our heritage and fostering fellowship. Whether it’s aiding families in need through the Pastoral Care Fund or supporting daily operations and long-term projects, these programs rely on the generosity of our parishioners and friends. To help sustain and grow these efforts, we invite you to visit our Donate page and make a meaningful contribution today.

Volunteering

Volunteers support the mission of our Church and community.

Your talents can be utilized by assisting us in:

  • Maintenance of our Campus

  • Cleaning of the Church and Banquet Hall

  • Technology Assistance                

  • Phone call for upcoming parish events

  • Volunteering with Sunday School

  • Visiting those in need and more

Contact Us if you or a family member or friend would like to get involved in volunteer work at St. Apkar!

“If the Scriptures are rightly understood, it was in Armenia that Paradise was placed.  Armenia, which has paid as dearly as descendants of Adam for that fleeting participation of it soil in the happiness of him who was created from its dust.  It was in Armenia that the flood first abated, and the dove alighted.  But with the disappearance of Paradise itself may be the dates almost the unhappiness of the country; for though long a powerful kingdom, it was scarcely ever an independent one, and the satraps of Persia and the pachas of Turkey have alike desolated the  region where God created man in his own image.”

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— Lord Byron (1886)  Armenian Exercises and Poetry