Two weeks ago, we had our very first Pisti&Parea event. With about thirty young adults gathered together on a snowy night, we met at Goodnight Johnny's, shared a meal with each other, and used a provided discussion to break bread with one another. This is the first of many faith-based events that Nea Parea aims to incorporate with community. We met with the intention to bring Christ to the table no matter where anyone was at with their spiritual journey or how they felt about

Όπως και πέρσι κοντά στα Χριστούγεννα, έτσι και φέτος μαζευτήκαμε ξανά όλοι μαζί για να γλυκάνουμε την ψυχή μας και να ανεβούμε ψυχικά. But this year the Nea Parea community came together in collecting gifts for Saint Basil Academy - a residential institution for children and families located in in Garrison New York and operated by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. There is something especially meaningful about giving in the name of Saint Basil. While many associate