Sunday School Celebration Recap and Thank You!
We had a wonderful gathering celebrating the dedication and teamwork that make our Sunday School such a special place for our children and families. The event was filled with joy, laughter, and heartfelt appreciation for everyone who contributes to the life of our community.
A heartfelt thank you to Aida Asatryan, our Sunday School Principal, for her tireless work and leadership in organizing this Sunday School presentation within such a short time. Your dedication and energy truly made it possible.
Special thanks to our wonderful teachers, Arega Grigoryan and Zaruhi Mkrtchyan, for your creativity, care, and commitment to nurturing our students’ faith and learning.
We are also deeply grateful to yeretzkinNarine Soukiasian and all the Sunday School parents who prepared the delicious food that made the celebration even more enjoyable. Your hospitality and warmth truly brought everyone together.
Finally, a big thank you to all the helpers and volunteers who supported the event in countless ways, from organizing to serving and cleaning up. Your efforts ensured everything ran smoothly and beautifully.
Together, you made this celebration a true reflection of love, cooperation and community spirit.
Oct 24th Friday Social – Pumpkin Painting & Movie Night
Get into the Halloween spirit with AACC at our next Friday social: movie night with pumpkin painting! 
If you want something fun to do with your friends and family before Halloween begins, look no further: on October 24th at 7pm, Ararat Armenian Community Center will be screening Anahit 2014 (with English subtitles) and providing supplies to paint pumpkins! The pumpkins themselves are provided as well. Pizza dinner will be served.
WHEN: Friday, October 24th at 7pm
WHERE: Setrak Kalpakian Hall, 1260 W 67th Avenue, Vancouver
WHAT: Movie night, pumpkin painting, pizza dinner
TICKETS: $15 for students, $20 for everyone else
➡ TO RSVP: Please complete the RSVP form now so we can prepare the right number of pumpkins and pizzas. It takes less than a minute.
👉 RSVP here: Click here to RSVP
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Friday Social (Game Night) – September 19th 2025
We invite you to join us for a relaxing night filled with games, food, laughter, and good company. Whether you enjoy backgammon, ping pong, card games, board games, or simply want to sit, chat, and connect with others — this evening is for you. There’s no competition, no pressure — just a joyful space to unwind, strengthen bonds, and meet new friends. With school and work routines back in full swing, it’s the perfect chance to pause, recharge, and enjoy an evening together.
Open Mic and Mafia Night at AACC – July 11th
St. Vartan Armenian Apostolic Church and Ararat Armenian Community Center are hosting an open mic and mafia night as our next Friday Social!
We invite you to come show off your talent, tell jokes or anecdotes, play your instrument, sing, read a poem, sing karaoke, or even just practice your public speaking and prepare for a presentation. Anyone of all ages and skill levels is welcome, as long as it’s family appropriate!
Following the open mic, we will run a game of mafia for those that are interested.
⏰WHEN: Friday July 11th at 7pm
📍WHERE: Setrak Kalpakian Hall, 1260 W 67th Avenue, Vancouver
🎉WHAT: Open mic, mafia, barbecue dinner, and dessert
🎟️TICKET PRICE: $10 for students, $20 for everyone else
➡️ To RSVP, please contact Sasha at sasha@stvartanchurch.com or at 778-512-6065.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Celebrate the first day of summer with AACC!
For our next Friday Social, we are hosting a social night of refreshments and games to celebrate the first day of summer!
Featuring a build-your-own-smoothie station, non-alcoholic cocktails, and fun games.
⏰ WHEN: Friday June 20th at 7pm
📍 WHERE: Setrak Kalpakian Hall, 1260 W 67th Avenue, Vancouver
🎉 WHAT: Build-your-own-smoothie, mocktails, games, and snacks
🎟️ TICKET PRICE: $10 for students and seniors, $15 for everyone else
To RSVP, please contact Sasha at sasha@stvartanchurch.com or at 778-512-6065. Feel free to reach out as well with any feedback or suggestions for future events.
We look forward to seeing you there!
June 6th Friday Social Recap
Friday Socials at Ararat Armenian Community Center have started up again, and with a great first event! We had 70 people at our Welcome Back Barbecue party, including many new faces. Thank you to all those who attended for making it such a success!
Barbecue and Karaoke – Welcome back Friday Socials at AACC
St. Vartan Armenian Apostolic Church and Ararat Armenian Community Center are excited to bring back Friday Social Nights! These fun, family-friendly gatherings will take place every two weeks, offering a fun, family-friendly atmosphere for all ages. Mark your calendars and spread the word.
We’re kicking things off with a community barbecue party on June 6. See you there!
⏰ WHEN: Friday June 6th at 6pm
📍 WHERE: Setrak Kalpakian Hall, 1260 W 67th Avenue, Vancouver
🎉 WHAT: Barbecue, salads, lavash, drinks, dancing, and karaoke! 🪩🎤
🎟️ TICKET PRICE: $10 for students and $20 for everyone else
To RSVP, please contact Sasha at sasha@stvartanchurch.com or at 778-512-6065.
Food and non-alcoholic drinks are provided, but we invite you to bring more to contribute to our potluck as well!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Summer Job Opportunities at St. Vartan Armenian Apostolic Church of BC
St. Vartan Church is excited to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs program and is now hiring youth who are eager to support their community, gain valuable experience, and get paid!
We’re looking for:
🗓 1 Administrative Support Officer (University student)
📅 Start Date: May 1, 2025
⏱ 30 hours/week for 8 consecutive weeks
🗓 2 Administrative Assistants (High school students)
📅 Start Date: July 3, 2025
⏱ 30 hours/week for 8 consecutive weeks
✅ Build professional skills
✅ Serve your community
✅ Earn while you learn
If you’re motivated, community-minded, and ready to make a difference this summer, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Apply now or contact us at pc@stvartanchurch.com for more details.
Job descriptions: