Parish Council 2021

The Parish Council of St. Vartan is the governing body of the Church. The board meets monthly. To find out more about any of the following groups, please email the Rachel Harger in the church office at office@stvartanoakland.org.

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President: Rev. Fr. Krikor Zakaryan

Chairperson: Dicko Shahvekilian
Vice-Chairperson: Don Manoogian

Co-Treasurers: Rick Kurkjian/Suzanne Diers

Corresponding Secretary: Seza Dominguez

Recording Secretary: Nicole Vasgerdsian     

Maintenance: Arto Yagjian   

Fundraising: Stuart Arakelian/Nicole Vasgerdsian

Membership: Zaven Kanneian

Stewardship Program: Ara Azizian

Advisor: Liz Ojakian

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Committee LIaisons
ACYO: Liz Ojakian

Athletic Program: Stuart Arakelian

Sunday School: Don Manoogian

Ladies Society: Stuart Arakelian

Cultural Committee: Zaven Kanneian

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Ladies Society

The Ladies Society brings women of the church together for study, fellowship, worship and service and has been a major contributor in the successful operation of the church, through its service, leadership and fundraising efforts. Make friends to last a lifetime and enjoy being part of something rewarding. All are welcome.

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Sunday School

Our Sunday School helps our children develop a relationship with God and the church, grow in their faith, and learn about their Christian Armenian religion, culture and history in a fun-filled learning environment.

Sunday School meets on Sundays during the school year (September through May) 10:30 am-12:00 noon.

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ACYO (Armenian Church Youth Organization)

For youth age 12 and up providing opportunities for worship, service, education and fellowship through projects and events year-round.

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Choir

An ensemble of mixed voices singing Armenian hymns (sharagans) from the Badarak (Divine Liturgy) according to Gomitas Vartapet.

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Cultural Committee

The Cultural Committee works diligently to organize cultural events, musical concerts, book reviews, dance performances, lectures and movie screenings.

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Men's Group

Adult men of the St. Vartan community join in fellowship and camaraderie that are aligned with the overall Christian spirit and teachings of the Armenian Church.

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Athletics

Male and female basketball and volleyball athletes compete together in an environment of friendly competition against other church youth.

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Onsite Staff

Office Manager: Rachel Harger
Maintenance: Vartkes Hagopian