Applications Open for CrossRoad Summer 2024!
Are you a junior or senior in high school? Now is the time to apply!

Explore Your Faith Like Never Before

Parenting Kids From The Inside Out

Reimagine Young Adult Ministry

Creating Orthodox Christian Space For Young Adults

As applications are now open for CrossRoad Summer 2024, learn more about what it takes to apply.

Join One of our Four Sessions

Session 1

Boston
June 8-18, 2024

Session 2

Northern California
June 18-28, 2024

Session 3

Boston
June 22 – July 2, 2024

Session 4

Chicago
July 6-16, 2024

Sign up today for a Live Zoom Info Session today to learn more!

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.

Learn what CrossRoad Institute has to offer!

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

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All-time number of parishes that have sent youth to CrossRoad

All-time number of participants who are now Crossroad alumni

46 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

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TELOS PARISHES Involved

YOUNG ADULTS Participating

YOUNG ADULT INITIATIVES

OLDER ADULTS INVOLVED

Telos Center Cambridge

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Number of unique young adult visitors

Number of regular participants (at least 2x/month)

Number of volunteer young adult leaders

CrossRoad News & Resources

Stay up to date on all offerings and resources of the CrossRoad Institute.

Coming soon…

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.”

Bryan

2022 Session 3, CrossRoad Summer Program

“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.”

Attendee

2023, Parenting Webinar

“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.”

Lily

2022 Session 2, CrossRoad Summer Program

“Never have I learned this much about myself and the Faith. My heart was opened in a way it has never been opened.”

Kassianna

2022 Session 2, CrossRoad Summer Program

“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.”

Scott

2022 Session 3, CrossRoad Summer Program

“…had the best weekend.. can’t wait for next year!”

Retreat Attendee

2023, CR Alumni Retreat 2023