The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries will host a Youth Worker Workshop on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Ascension Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Oakland, California.
Designed as a practical day of formation, the workshop will equip and encourage those who serve the youth of the Church through meaningful presentations, hands-on learning, practical resources, and opportunities to collaborate with fellow ministry leaders from throughout the Bay Area. Guest speakers for the day include: Rev. Father Vincent Minucci (Annunciation – Sacramento); Rev. Father Jacob Saylor (Assumption – Scottsdale); and Presvytera Pat Tsagalakis (Seattle, WA). They each bring unique experience and qualifications to youth ministry to guide and inspire people in their service to the church.
The workshop is open to all who are involved in parish youth ministry, including clergy, youth directors, GOYA advisors, Sunday Church School teachers, volunteers, athletic coaches, dance directors, and others who work closely with children and young people in the life of the Church.
Throughout the day, participants will hear from experienced presenters on a variety of topics relevant to youth ministry, engage in interactive learning sessions, develop practical skills, and receive resources they can immediately implement in their home parishes. In addition to the educational sessions, the workshop will provide opportunities to build relationships with others who share a commitment to nurturing the faith of the next generation.
The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Ascension Greek Orthodox Cathedral, located at 4700 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, California. Meals and refreshments will be provided throughout the day. The group will also join in prayer beginning with Orthros in the morning, and concluding with Great Vespers, followed by dinner on the Platea at the Ascension Cathedral.
Registration is only $25 per person. Be sure to confirm your spot and register today!
For additional information, please contact Anna Teodosiadis, Metropolis Parish Youth Ministry Advisor.
Guest Speakers
Fr. Vincent Minucci
Fr. Vincent Minucci, current Proistamenos of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Sacramento, California has countless years of experience in youth ministry. Having served and participated in various capacities at different programs like Ionian Village, Metropolis of Boston Summer Camp, Hellenic College Holy Cross’ Ambassador program and other parish youth ministries, Father Vincent will be discussing the importance of Spiritual Formation as a youth leader.
Rev. Fr. Jacob Saylor
Fr. Jacob has worked extensively in the field of Orthodox youth and young adult ministry since 2007, and was ordained to the priesthood in February 2018. Following his studies from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in 2011, Fr. Jacob worked as a youth director for Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in San Francisco, from 2011-2015, during which time he also served as program director for the Metropolis of San Francisco Summer Camp. He and his wife, Presvytera Jordan, have been blessed by God with three children. Fr. Jacob is currently the Assistant Priest at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Scottsdale, AZ.
Presvytera Pat Tsagalakis
Presvytera Pat, a native of Missoula, Montana and graduate of the University of Michigan’s school of Music, Theater and Dance currently resides near Seattle, Washington with her husband, Fr. Tom Tsagalakis. Pres. Pat recently retired after 25 years as a music educator. She continues to mentor singers and byzantine chanters at her home parish of Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church in Shoreline, WA. Pres. Pat leads retreats, helps coordinate media and communication for the Family Wellness Ministry. She is also a contributor to Prez to Prez, an online ministry serving the National Sisterhood of Presvyteres. Pres. Pat has also been actively involved as a leader and volunteer at Camp Agape Northwest, an outreach ministry serving kids with cancer and their families.
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