Westfield, NJ – With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, on Thursday, November 3, 2022, Young Adults from the Northern New Jersey area gathered together at the Metropolis of New Jersey headquarters in Westfield, NJ for an evening of fellowship and for the formation of a regional YAL Board. Hosted by His Grace Bishop Apostolos of Medeia, twelve Young Adults gathered together and elected a board of nine people to plan and organize YAL events for the Northern New Jersey region of the Metropolis of New Jersey.
During the evening the Young Adults had the opportunity to share a meal and speak with His Grace Bishop Apostolos. His Grace spoke to them about the importance of serving in this capacity as a board member and encouraged them as they embark in their new roles.
The officers are as follows:
Worship Representative: Matthew Delaney
Fellowship Representative: Evi Manoussakis
Service Representative: Kali Vaporakis
Witness Representative: Ryan Taggart
Interim Historian/Secretary: Vasilia Theodosian
Treasurer: Maria Manoussakis
Social Media/Marketing Coordinator: Pennie Papamichael
2 General Representatives: Christos Schwartz & Peri Bongiovanni