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About 30 participants gathered at St. John Armenian Church on Friday, October 16, 2026, for an Armenian dance night co-organized by the Parish Council and Karoun Dance Ensemble.

The evening began with prayers and a spiritual message offered by Fr. Garabed Telfayan in the sanctuary, followed by lively instruction in Armenian dance. Bringing prayer and dance together offered an opportunity to share in the faith and culture that connect our community.

A large group of young people from St. John Armenian Church participated in Western Diocese Hye Camp this summer, enjoying time together, strengthening friendships, and growing in their Christian faith. Several campers took advantage of scholarships available through the parish, helping make this experience accessible to more of St. John’s youth.

St. John Armenian Church has opened an online learning portal, bringing together courses and resources for anyone who would like to deepen their faith and understanding of the Armenian Church. It offers a way to continue learning beyond the classroom, wherever you are and at your own pace.

On Sunday, June 21, 2026, St. John celebrated Father's Day with its very first Car Show following the Divine Liturgy. After enjoying a delicious hot dog lunch graciously hosted by the St. John Parish Council, everyone gathered in the parking lot to admire the beautiful vehicles on display. The event brought our community together to celebrate Father's Day with fellowship, laughter, photos, and fun for all ages.

St. John Church Celebrates Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 10, 2026, was a special and joyful day for the parish family of St. John Church as the community gathered to celebrate Mother’s Day together. Following the church service, parishioners were welcomed to a beautiful brunch prepared with love and dedication by a hardworking group of volunteers.

The Paul Family Fellowship Hall was beautifully decorated with flowers, and the tables were arranged with elegance and care, creating a warm and festive atmosphere for everyone in attendance.

On Sunday, August 17, the St. John Armenian Apostolic Church of San Francisco joyfully celebrated the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God, one of the most beloved feast days of the Armenian Church. The day was marked by solemn worship, the traditional Blessing of the Grapes, and a vibrant community picnic filled with fellowship, food, and Armenian culture.

St. John recently opened its doors—and its kitchen—to welcome a group of cyclists from the Fuller Centre for Housing’s Bicycle Adventure. These dedicated bikers, who ride across regions to raise awareness and funds for affordable housing, were treated to warm hospitality and delicious home-cooked meals prepared by generous volunteers from the community.

On the weekend of April 4th to 6th, the St. John Church SF ACYO was blessed to participate along with Fr. Mesrop Ash in the ACYO Spring Retreat held at the beautiful HyeCamp in Dunlap CA. If you haven't had a chance to visit it yet, it is definitely a must for any Armenian Christian in the Western Diocese. The weather was sunny but chilly; it had snowed a few days ago and there were small patches of snow leftover, which of course were used for spontaneous snowball fights.

The Feast of Pentecost is the commemoration of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles on the fiftieth day following the Feast of the Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

This past Sunday marked a significant moment for our community as we gathered for the highly anticipated "Healing From Grief Through Loving Grace" event, led by the Western Diocese's Diran Avagyan. The presentation, a key part of our ongoing "Year of Healing" series, saw a significant turnout, underscoring the collective need and desire for emotional and spiritual healing within our community.