In 1928, during the first signs of the Great Depression, a few determined Greek Orthodox families formed Saint Demetrios Church in Newark, NJ.

Throughout the following years the parish was relocated to various sites in Newark until settling at a church on Clinton Avenue in 1947. The church remained there until moving to its current location at 721 Rahway Avenue, Union, NJ in 1983.

This year the community is celebrating its 80th Anniversary with cultural and educational programs.

The following is an outline of the functions scheduled throughout the year.

Saturday, May 31, 2008
Day Trip to the Monastery of Agia Skepi

Saturday, June 7, 2008
Day Trip to NYC to see the Minoan Art & Artifacts from Crete, Greece. Dinner at Stamna Taverna included.
Onassis Cultural Center Website
Stamna Taverna Souvenir Menu

June 7 - 28, 2008
EURO CUP 2008 games at the Church

Sunday, June 29, 2008
Deadline for recipes for the 80th Anniversary St Demetrios Cookbook

Sunday, July 20, 2008
PICNIC - location to be determined

Saturday, August 9, 2008
Day Trip to the Monastery of Saint Nektarios in Roscoe, NY

Saturday, Sept 20, 2008
Gym Night

Sat or Sun, Oct 4 or 5, 2008
Dinner Dance - Xorosperida

Friday, October 17, 2008
Family Movie Night

Saturday, November 8, 2008
Rebetiki Vradia - details to follow

January/February 2009
Cruise