Events

September 19, 2019

Being Orthodox in a non-Orthodox World

Archbishop ELPIDOPHOROS of the Orthodox Church in America (OTA) 

Orthodoxy on Tap NYC is thrilled to welcome the newly enthroned Archbishop ELPIDOPHOROS, of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, to speak on “Being Orthodox in a non-Orthodox World” followed by an open Q&A and fellowship.

Please RSVP via the Eventbrite ticket link. Tickets are free, though we will, as always, take a collection to help us cover costs.

July 14, 2019

Orthodoxy on the Meadow

Central Park

Orthodoxy on Tap is back with a summer picnic in Central Park. Come join us for fellowship and bring your friends, a sheet/blanket to sit on and food or drinks to share (if you so choose). We’re also trying to be conscious of God’s creation and our environmental impact and therefore we’re asking everyone to bring their own reusable plates. We’ll post details on the day with where to meet us in the Sheep’s Meadow and we may have some surprises in store.

May 16, 2019

Orthodoxy on the Harbor

His Eminence Archbishop MICHAEL (Dahulich) of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA)

Christ is Risen! Orthodoxy on the Harbor is back with a very special guest, His Eminence Archbishop MICHAEL (Dahulich) of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). Archbishop MICHAEL is the former dean of St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in South Canaan, Pennsylvania, and continues to serve there as Rector and Associate Professor of New Testament and Ethics. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1973 and in late 2009 was elected by the Holy Synod to serve as administrator of the Diocese of NY & NJ, which he has done since 2010. We are thrilled to have His Eminence joining us this month and look forward to seeing you there.

April 18, 2019

Orthodoxy on the Mind

St. Nicholas of Myra Carpatho-Russian Church

Join us for an evening of Orthodox Trivia at St. Nicholas of Myra Carpatho-Russian Church on E 10th St. It will be an evening of wonderful fellowship and amazing Lenten food 🙂

Follow this link to download a printable PDF flyer to post in a Church: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BP64TU4uUVZHX3HLT0ovw6AAwBrFb0DM/view?usp=sharing

March 21, 2019

Orthodoxy on the Rise

Philoptochos Ladies (“Friends of the Poor” Women’s group) of St. Spyridon’s and Dr. Vasiliki Tsigas-Fotinis

Join us for an evening of Prosphora baking and learning about the use and meaning of the Prosphora/holy bread/Kurban/Holy Qurbana in the Orthodox Church and about the Proskomide. The Proskomide is the preparation of the Holy Gifts, the Body & Blood of Christ. It is carving and arranging the gifts of the people of God, to be offered on the Holy Altar in the Divine Liturgy. Plus a wonderful evening of fellowship and food!

Grab your Prosphora seal (if you have one! if not, don’t worry!) and join us!

**Note: The event is starting 30 minutes earlier to allow more time for the actual baking of the Prosphora, which includes letting the dough rise**

February 21, 2019

Fasting & Ecology

Dr. Christos Durante, M.A., M.Sc. Ph.D. Assistant Professor at Saint Peter’s University Department of Theology

Join us for February’s OOT with guest speaker Dr. Christos Durante. Dr. Christo will be speaking about fasting and overcoming the passions as a way to care for creation.

January 17, 2019

From Adam to Christ, From Male and Female to Being Human

Fr. John Behr, Director of the Master of Theology Program at St. Vladimir’s Seminary

Happy New Year, dear friends! Join us for this month’s Orthodoxy on Tap with Fr. John Behr speaking on Being Human. You don’t want to miss it!

December 20, 2018

Building the Benedict Option

Leah Libresco, Blogger for Patheos

Join us this month for OOT with Leah Libresco speaking about “The Benedict Option.” We’re incredibly excited to have Leah with us AND we will be serving at Emmaus House by helping to clean up and organize the amazing Orthodox Chapel on site.

Emmaus House is an incredible place and we’re very blessed to host OOT there.

November 15, 2018

Exodus in Orthodoxy: Are Young Adults Leaving the Church (and What Can We Do About it)?

Steven Christoforou, Director, Youth & Young Adult Ministries at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese

Is there an Exodus of Young Adults in Orthodoxy? If there is, what can we do about it? Join us for OOT this month with Steven Christoforou for an interactive discussion on what it means to be, or not to be, a young adult in the Church.

We are being hosted by Ukrainian East Village with family style Pierogi, Halupki (stuffed cabbage), potato pancakes, and salad with a cash bar.

October 18, 2018

Orthodoxy off the Vine

Dr. Vasiliki Tsigas- Fotinis, Creative Learning Consultant

Have you ever made your own wine? How about homemade wine for Holy Communion? It wouldn’t be Orthodoxy on Tap without an evening of grape pressing!  Come stomp with us as we make homemade wine with Dr. Vasiliki Tsigas- Fotinis as our facilitator.  Dr. Vasiliki is a Creative Learning Consultant who “designs relationships for learning and CommUNITY.” She will be talking about the importance and meaning of wine in the life of the Church and how work and Faith go hand in hand.

September 20, 2018

Woah! What just happened there?

Fr. Alexander Rentel, St. Vladimir’s Seminary

Fr. Alex will reflect on what occurs during the Liturgy.

May 24, 2018

Grant Me the Grace to Desire It,

Kh. Laia Ellias, Speech Coach, NYC Department of Education

Our speaker, Kh. Laila Ellias from St. Mary’s Antiochian Church in Bay Ridge, will share her wisdom and knowledge while sharing her experience as a Speech Language Therapist as applicable to her life in the Church.

April 26, 2018

Though the Cross, Joy has Come to All the World

Fr. Nicholas Belcher, Episcopal Assistant at the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese in North America

Join us for this month’s Orthodoxy on Tap with Fr. Nicholas Belcher speaking on “Though the Cross, Joy has Come to All the World.”  We have space for 70 people and we will be taking donations to offset the cost. 

March 29, 2018

Orthodoxy in a Pinch

In the spirit of Great Lent, we will be coming together at St. Nicholas of Myra Carpatho-Russian Church to learn how to pinch pierogies, hear a great talk from Fr. Nicholas Kazarin and Fr. William Bennett, and to meet great new people, see old friends, and enjoy eating pierogies and other Lenten food together!

February 22, 2018

Relationships: Becoming Fire

Dr. Albert Rossi, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at St. Vladimir’s Seminary

Join us for the second Orthodoxy on Tap with our guest speaker Dr. Albert Rossi!  He’s an amazingly, beautiful person and speaker. You can read more about him on our Speakers page.

January 25, 2018

Orthodoxy & Multiculturalism

Dr. Chris Durant, Professor at St. Peter’s University

Come join us for the inaugural Orthodoxy on Tap – NYC event! We will discuss how does the Orthodox tradition make sense in a pluralistic society and network with other young Orthodox adults.