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Saint Emmelia Ministries: Orthodox Christian Homeschooling

Our Vision is to promote, support, and unite homeschooling families throughout Orthodox North America.

Our Mission is to inspire, equip, unite, and educate Orthodox Christian homeschooling families.


Welcome to Saint Emmelia Ministries!

 

Why Homeschool?

 

Events & News

  • Join Fr. Noah Bushelli (St. Emmelia Ministries Director & Archpriest, St. Philip Orthodox Church in Souderton, PA) to learn more about these two beautiful Great Feasts, as well as their role in ending the Paschal season. 

    Teens can register here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261256057684160

  • Teen girls are invited to join Mrs. Mindi in considering how we can all live out a life of service, as we read and discuss The Art of Myrrhbearing by Elissa Bjeletich Davis. Register now: 
    https://bit.ly/teenbcmyrrhbearing

  • Join Dn. John (Jordan) Gamble to explore the self-control and practice of virtue that we find to be "the narrow way that leads to life." Teen boys will discuss The Way of the Ascetics by Tito Colliander.

    Register here: https://bit.ly/teenbcascetics

  • Join our board of spiritual advisors for lectures on different topics relevant to homeschooling Orthodox dads, as well as a discussion time for sharing ideas, asking questions, and getting support.

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  • NEW TIME: Third Saturday of the month at 9:00am ET

    Join us for a monthly online conversation for parents interested in homesteading/"unplugging from the machine"

    Hosted online by Fr. Peter Kavanaugh (SEM Spiritual Advisor)

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  • The last Tuesday of each month at 3:30pm ET (Kh. Kristina Gillquist)

    The last Thursday of each month at 8:15pm ET (Vicki Ghareeb)

    Monthly encouragement, conversation, and support for homeschool moms

    Hosted online

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Please note that all times are listed in Eastern.

 

Did you know…

we create newsletters for kids (7-12), teens (13-18), and alumni (18+)? The newsletters are released three times per year and feature ways to grow spiritually and stay connected with other Orthodox Christian homeschoolers! If you are interested in contributing to the newsletter, email us at office@saintemmelia.com!


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Raise my children to be made worthy of the
Kingdom of Heaven, and make them heirs of eternal blessings.
— Akathist to the Mother of God, Nurturer of Children