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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

Wednesday, July 30th from 8:15-9:30pm ET
Hosted online by Fr. John Boddecker
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P.S.: A similar event for teen girls will be hosted by Sister Sarah from Monastery of the Transfiguration in Ellwood City. Watch out for more details!
Saturday, September 13th, 2025 from 1:00-3:00pm ET
Hosted online by Fr. Luke & Kh. Judy Carpenter
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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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Starting in September:
The last Thursday of each month at 8:15pm ET
Monthly discussion of the book Parenting Towards the Kingdom by Dr. Philip Mamalakis
Hosted online by Vicki Ghareeb
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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!