The women of St. Stepanos have supported the parish financially, spiritually and culturally since the consecration of the sanctuary in 1987. Operating as the St. Stepanos Women’s Guild, the group sponsors events throughout the year to perpetuate the rich cultural heritage and faith of the Armenian people.
Far more than a social club, the St. Stepanos Women’s Guild is comprised of women devoted to enriching the lives of parishioners by applying their business and technical skills, creativity, culinary expertise to host innovative events that create a sense of community while supporting the parish financially.
Some of the guild’s events include educational lectures, cultural programs, and music concerts are held to resurrect and preserve our Christian faith, national traditions, cultural culinary, dance, music and the history of the Armenian homeland and the Diaspora.
To preserve the time-honored recipes and culinary traditions passed down through generations of Armenians, St. Stepanos WG compiled recipes submitted by parish families into an Armenian cookbook as a fundraiser and to honor their heritage.
On Sunday, January 21, 2018, at the end of Badarak Fr. Daniel Karadjian officially installed the elected Executive Committee – 2018 of the Women’s Guild. Yn. Mariam – chairwoman; Mrs. Azat Lahham -vice chairwoman; Mrs. Eliza Minasyan – correspondence secretary; Mrs. Arline Heitman – treasurer and Mrs.Hazel Menegigian adviser.
On Sunday, November 2, 2018, Fr. Daniel and Mr. Artur Agadzhanyan, the chairman of St. Stepanos Armenian church’s Parish Council, congratulated the new elected Executive Committee – 2019 and thanked the former Executive committee for their amazing excellent job. Like the previous two years, the Women’s Guild of St. Stepanos Church was happy to present their annual contribution to the Parish Council in the amount of $17,000.00.
Today St. Stepanos Women’s Guild has the privilege to welcome all the ladies of our community to attend our activities, events, and fellowship.
Our Mission is to encourage, assist and teach our members to preserve and live the Christian faith, which is based on the Holy Bible and the doctrines of the Armenian Church according to the teachings of Jesus Christ. This mission is realized through monthly meetings and programs designed to fulfill this commitment.
Membership Requirements: All women who subscribe to the doctrines and teachings of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church may become a member of the Women’s Guild. Article IV, Section 1 – By-Laws
Annual Dues: $10
Membership Meetings: Meetings are held the first Sunday of every month September through June of each year. Meetings start at 1:30 PM and are held in the Sunday school’s hall.
WOMEN’S GUILD OF ST. STEPANOS ARMENIAN CHURCH EXECUTIVE BOARD 2022
