JOHNSTOWN, PA --  His Grace Bishop Gregory has issued the following Archpastoral Letter regarding the upcoming Diocesan Young Women's Retreat:

Protocol N. 10/2015

Christ is Risen!

Dear Diocesan Parents and Children,

During the 1st ever Young Women's Encounter last summer 26 young women from across our Diocese had the opportunity to hear from Orthodox women who are following God's calling. They enjoyed fellowship and learned to use their individual gifts and find their role in the Church.

This summer, our Diocese is happy to host the 2nd Annual Young Women's Encounter! The YWE is designed specifically for our Diocesan young women. The Young Women's  Encounter will provide an opportunity for the young women of our Diocese to spend time in each others' company, have fun, pray together, and learn about how God calls each woman to serve His church with her unique talents and abilities.

The Young Women’s Encounter will take place from  Sunday, June 28th to Wednesday, July 1st, 2015.

The YWE will be held at the Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Christian Church in Windber, Pennsylvania. Young women in our Diocese ages 12-18 are encouraged to attend.

Please do not miss this opportunity for the girls of our Church and Diocese to gather with one another and grow in their faith. We ask for your prayers and support as we plan for this event. With God’s help and your participation, we hope this event will continue for many years to come.

Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible. Registration details are forthcoming.

Looking forward to seeing you this summer at our youth events!

Working in His vineyard with much love,

Bishop Gregory of Nyssa