Diocesan Young Women's Encounter Program

The Diocesan Young Women's encounter has been in existence since 2014.   Established by His Grace, Bishop Gregory, the annual retreat program is designed specifically for our young women to provide them an opportunity to spend time in fellowship with each other, have fun, and pray together.  They learn about their faith and to listen for God’s call to each of them to use their unique gifts and abilities.  Taking place annually during the last week of June at Sts Peter and Paul Church in Windber, PA... read more


Encounter 2019

June 30- July 3, 2019

Plans are underway for the Annual Diocesan Young Women's encounter which will take place from Sunday evening, June 30th, until Wednesday, July 3rd. 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.

This engaging experience will highlight how young women can live our Orthodox Faith and serve the Church with their own unique gifts. The YWE is designed specifically for our young women to provide them an opportunity to spend time in fellowship with each other, have fun, and pray together. This year we will have the blessing to spend some time at the Orthodox Monastery of the Holy Transfiguration in Ellwood City, PA. Read More...


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