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.
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
Committee LIaisons
ACYO: Liz Ojakian
Athletic Program: Stuart Arakelian
Sunday School: Don Manoogian
Ladies Society: Stuart Arakelian
Cultural Committee: Zaven Kanneian
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.
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.
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.
Choir
An ensemble of mixed voices singing Armenian hymns (sharagans) from the Badarak (Divine Liturgy) according to Gomitas Vartapet.
Cultural Committee
The Cultural Committee works diligently to organize cultural events, musical concerts, book reviews, dance performances, lectures and movie screenings.
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.
Athletics
Male and female basketball and volleyball athletes compete together in an environment of friendly competition against other church youth.
Onsite Staff
Office Manager: Rachel Harger
Maintenance: Vartkes Hagopian