The Telos Project

Jenny Haddad Mosher and Anna Kallis, director of TelosGamma, discuss regional efforts at YA ministry, how Telos is evolving, and share an invitation for Chicago area parishes to apply for the next regional cohort.

Jenny Haddad Mosher and Anna Kallis, director of TelosGamma, discuss regional efforts at YA ministry, how Telos is evolving, and share an invitation for Chicago area parishes to apply for the next regional cohort.

Ann, Jenny, and Adam sit down with Fr. Greg Christakos to discuss a new Bible study!

Ann, Jenny, and Adam sit down with Fr. Greg Christakos to discuss a new Bible study!

Jenny and Ann chat with Fr. Peter Orfanakos, head priest at Telos pilot parish St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, about how bringing young adults into leadership sparks new growth in a parish.

Jenny and Ann chat with Fr. Peter Orfanakos, head priest at Telos pilot parish St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, about how bringing young adults into leadership sparks new growth in a parish.

This episode is an excerpt from a talk to Telos POP participants by Greg Jones, Dean of Duke Divinity School, in which he discusses innovation in the context of our parishes and the Church as a whole.

This episode is an excerpt from a talk by Fr. Theophan Whitfield from the most recent Telos POP zoom event. Father touches on the current state of Orthodoxy in America and highlights our call to serve the Liturgy after the Liturgy.

This episode is an excerpt from a talk to Telos POP participants by Greg Jones, Dean of Duke Divinity School, in which he discusses innovation in the context of our parishes and the Church as a whole.

This episode is an excerpt from a talk by Fr. Theophan Whitfield from the most recent Telos POP zoom event. Father touches on the current state of Orthodoxy in America and highlights our call to serve the Liturgy after the Liturgy.

Jenny, Adam, and Ann connect with Panos Coufos, Youth Director of the Metropolis of Boston, to discuss a new project, the Thriving Congregations Initiative.

Jenny, Adam, and Ann connect with Panos Coufos, Youth Director of the Metropolis of Boston, to discuss a new project, the Thriving Congregations Initiative.

Jenny and Adam talk to Spiro Costidis, Demetra Zouzas, and Angelique Myres about what it looks like to take a year to attend seminary and study the Orthodox faith as young adults amidst a pandemic.

Jenny and Adam talk to Spiro Costidis, Demetra Zouzas, and Angelique Myres about what it looks like to take a year to attend seminary and study the Orthodox faith as young adults amidst a pandemic.

Ann Mitsakos Bezzerides interviews Deacon Michael Hyatt, who serves at St. Igantius Orthodox Church in Franklin, TN, on leadership in an Orthodox context and how to stay spiritually healthy in the pandemic.

Ann Mitsakos Bezzerides interviews Deacon Michael Hyatt, who serves at St. Igantius Orthodox Church in Franklin, TN, on leadership in an Orthodox context and how to stay spiritually healthy in the pandemic.

Jenny interviews Sophia Garrison, a Telos team member at St. John in Memphis, about the evolution that happens as a Telos team grows together in common ministry.

Jenny interviews Sophia Garrison, a Telos team member at St. John in Memphis, about the evolution that happens as a Telos team grows together in common ministry.

Jenny interviews Salemi Khoury, Parish Council President at one of the Telos POP Parishes. Salimi discusses what it has been like to serve in such a prominent leadership role as a Young Adult.

Jenny and Ann talk to Annmarie, George, and Telos team members from St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago about the role that older adults can play in supporting YA ministry in their parishes.

Jenny and Adam interview Fr. Hector Firoglanis, the head priest at Annunciation Lancaster Greek Orthodox Church, about how he centers spiritual growth in his ministry and work with Young Adults.

A young adult parishioner from St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church in Minnesota joins us to talk about her journey toward becoming parish council president and what her job with The Telos Project is.

Members of Telos from Saint George Orthodox Church share their stories of young adulthood in the church.

The hosts interview Fr. Hector Firoglanis from Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Lancaster, PA, about his road to faith and how to reengage the youth into the Divine Liturgy.

Jenny and Adam interview Presbytera Donna Smith from St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Syracuse, NY, about their Telos team's “I-Can-Ography” project.

Jenny and Adam interview Presbytera Donna Smith from St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Syracuse, NY, about their Telos team’s “I-Can-Ography” project.

Ann, Jenny, and Adam interview Elizabeth Kleto and Michaelina Antahades from St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church in Charlotte, NC.

Ann, Jenny, and Adam interview Elizabeth Kleto and Michaelina Antahades from St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church in Charlotte, NC.

In this episode Ann, Jenny, and Adam interview Fr. George Athanasiou, assistant priest at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Canonsburg, PA, about the importance and influence of mentors in the development of young adults.

Ann, Jenny, and Adam interview Mark Sultani about his experience as a young adult in ministry in the Church.

Ann, Jenny, and Adam interview Mark Sultani about his experience as a young adult in ministry in the Church.

Ann, Jenny, and Adam talk with some of the young adult leaders of Telos POP, a new initiative inviting young adults to undertake short, transformative projects to help their parish meet the challenges of COVID.

Ann, Jenny, and Adam talk with some of the young adult leaders of Telos POP, a new initiative inviting young adults to undertake short, transformative projects to help their parish meet the challenges of COVID.

An interview with Dean Karahalios, a member of the Telos Pilot Parish in Syracuse, NY. Dean is a young adult who just moved to Syracuse and has been integrating into life at a new parish, while also serving as a medical resident at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital.

An interview with Dean Karahalios, a member of the Telos Pilot Parish in Syracuse, NY. Dean is a young adult who just moved to Syracuse and has been integrating into life at a new parish, while also serving as a medical resident at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital.

This interview is with Fr. Nicholas Belcher, hierarchical assistant to His Eminence, Metropolitan Joseph of the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America. Fr. Nicholas has worked with teens and young adults since the beginning of his ministry.

This interview is with Fr. Nicholas Belcher, hierarchical assistant to His Eminence, Metropolitan Joseph of the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America. Fr. Nicholas has worked with teens and young adults since the beginning of his ministry.

In this episode of the Telos Project Podcast, Adam, Ann, and Jenny interview young adults from 3 of the 14 Telos parishes. They gathered at the Center for Congregations Conference, a part of the Lilly Endowment, which funds the work of the Telos Project.

In this episode of the Telos Project Podcast, Adam, Ann, and Jenny interview young adults from 3 of the 14 Telos parishes. They gathered at the Center for Congregations Conference, a part of the Lilly Endowment, which funds the work of the Telos Project.

In this episode of the Telos Podcast, Adam, Ann, and Jenny explore the section of the book Growing Young which talks about three myths that exist while talking about engaging young adults and others in parish life.

In this episode of the Telos Podcast, Adam, Ann, and Jenny explore the section of the book Growing Young which talks about three myths that exist while talking about engaging young adults and others in parish life.

On this episode of the Telos Podcast, Adam, Jenny, and Ann explore the concept of keychain leadership as explained in the book Growing Young. They delve into the concept and how it is and isn't realized in the church with young adults.

On this episode of the Telos Podcast, Adam, Jenny, and Ann explore the concept of keychain leadership as explained in the book Growing Young. They delve into the concept and how it is and isn't realized in the church with young adults.

This episode is an excerpt from a talk by Dr. Ann Bezzerides from the Telos Gamma Conference in Chicago. Telos Gamma is the latest project from the Office of Vocation and Ministry at Hellenic College Holy Cross. It is engaging Orthodox Parishes in the Greater-Chicago area in the area of young adult involvement in the Church.

This episode is an excerpt from a talk by Dr. Ann Bezzerides from the Telos Gamma Conference in Chicago. Telos Gamma is the latest project from the Office of Vocation and Ministry at Hellenic College Holy Cross. It is engaging Orthodox Parishes in the Greater-Chicago area in the area of young adult involvement in the Church.

Ann, Jenny, and Adam talk about another chapter of the book Growing Young. They discuss how Orthodox communities, especially the young adults in them, can engage their parishes and those in the surrounding community and the world.

Ann, Jenny, and Adam talk about another chapter of the book Growing Young. They discuss how Orthodox communities, especially the young adults in them, can engage their parishes and those in the surrounding community and the world.

Jenny and Adam talk with Dr. Tim Patitsas, Assistant Professor of Ethics at Holy Cross and author of the forthcoming book The Ethics of Beauty, about the role beauty plays in the spiritual lives of young adults.

Jenny and Adam talk with Dr. Tim Patitsas, Assistant Professor of Ethics at Holy Cross and author of the forthcoming book The Ethics of Beauty, about the role beauty plays in the spiritual lives of young adults.

Gabriel Otte's CV is incredibly impressive. At the moment, he is the founder and CEO of Freenome, Inc. Although widely respected in the tech and medical world, in the keynote address at the 2019 Telos Consultation, Gabriel shares his experiences with failure and his striving to be a more vulnerable and humble leader and Orthodox Christian.

Opening remarks of the 2019 Telos Consultation by Ann Bezzerides, encouraging teams to better understand and claim their own and explaining the entire project's "why" for Telos work. The Consultation is an annual project gathering in Boston. The fourteen pilot parishes of the Telos Project sent representatives to share their unique experiences engaging with young adults and to learn valuable lessons on topics such as engagement, leadership, and teamwork.