What's Happening at CrossRoad?
Alumni Retreat
October 30-November 1
Register by September 25
Parish Ministry Gathering
November 12–14
Register by October 1
Telos Project
Next Cohort Begins this Fall
Applications open September 1
CrossRoad 2.0
March 31–April 4
Registration opens September 1
Summer 2027
Sessions & Dates TBD
Registration TBD
Welcome to CrossRoad Institute
Our mission is to inspire and fuel young people to embrace the Orthodox Christian faith and lead lives of transformative purpose in Christ. We provide education, programming, and experiences so that our Orthodox Christian parishes may be overflowing with young people who humbly and boldly love God and their neighbor for the life of the world.
Applications are now open for the following programs.
Our Path
Through CrossRoad Institute programs, events, and outreach, our commitment is to:
- Provide transformative Orthodox Christian education and ministry.
- Honor the agency of learners, turning inquirers into leaders.
- Cultivate and nurture communities of Orthodox learners, growing in purpose and service together for Christ.
Our vision is for Orthodox Christian parishes to be overflowing with young people who humbly and boldly love God and their neighbor for the life of the world.
Who We Serve
Our community is filled with love, laughter, faithfulness, and a commitment to inspire and fuel emerging leaders for the Orthodox Church and world.
High School Students
Young Adults
Clergy
Youth Workers
Parents
CrossRoad Institute Impact
CrossRoad is excited to share the impact of our programs, revealing transformative experiences and spiritual growth that participants continue to experience in their Orthodox Christian Faith.
CrossRoad Summer Program
All-time number of parishes that have sent youth to CrossRoad
All-time number of participants who are now Crossroad alumni
47 states,
3 provinces
NUMBER OF STATES AND PROVINCES OUR CROSSROAD STUDENTS COME FROM
Number of alumni and alumni staff serving as priest or priest's wife
Telos Project
TELOS PARISHES Involved
YOUNG ADULTS Participating
YOUNG ADULT INITIATIVES
OLDER ADULTS INVOLVED
Telos Center Cambridge
Number of unique young adult visitors
Number of regular participants (at least 2x/month)
Number of volunteer young adult leaders
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From Our Participants
“If I could describe CrossRoad in one word it would be love. Never in my life have I experienced such friendship, dedication, and intimacy from those around me.”
“It was excellent. I appreciated seeing the different types of parenting (and recognizing myself in all of them). What really hits home is person vs. performance. I am guilty everyday of focusing on performance and I need to dial it back.”
“The churches we visited are beyond words in holiness, beauty, and sanctity. I wish this program had lasted much longer. Everyone who participated loved it so much and made amazing friendships, including me.”
“Never have I learned this much about myself and the Faith. My heart was opened in a way it has never been opened.”
“I don’t know how to say it fully, so I’ll say it simple. This saved me. I was so moved and amazed, I can’t describe the closeness and happiness I’ve felt here.”
“…had the best weekend.. can’t wait for next year!”