Plan your Visit with us! Are you undergoing a spiritual search? Are you looking for a place where God is worshiped “in spirit and in truth”? Or do you want to reconnect with your Orthodox roots?
We invite you to visit our church for a service. Take the plunge and do it! It’s the best way to learn. You are most welcome to visit us when there is a scheduled service. All are welcomed regardless of age or background. We love our Children in Church!
If you believe in God—the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—pray to Him to guide you and help you not to be scared away by what may seem at first sight to be different and strange. Our Orthodox Christian practices might appear that way because they are ancient and original—dating back as far as 2,000 years to the time of Christ and His apostles, and even further, to the Old Testament.
You will not offend us by being unfamiliar with these practices. We do not expect visitors and newcomers to know about them ahead of time. Many of our parishioners found the church by doing exactly what you are thinking of doing, and we remember clearly what it was like to encounter the Orthodox Church for the first time. Orthodox traditions are different from what Americans expect from a church service, so we have a lot of sympathy and understanding for anyone “trying it out” for the first time.
When you come, you will find the parking lot on the southside of the church building. Park and enter the main entrance where you will be greeted. Wear comfortable shoes! The Sunday morning liturgies last about 90 minutes. We usually stand during the services, but there are pews and chairs around the back and sides where you can sit down to rest your feet.
A simple “dress code” reflects our desire to show respect for the holiness of God in an Orthodox church. Dress conservatively: e.g. for men and women, no shorts or sleeveless shirts or blouses; for women, a dress or skirt knee length or longer. During the Divine Liturgy we offer the Holy Eucharist but only baptized Orthodox faithful may partake in it, however, at the end of the liturgy you are welcome to come forward with the rest of the parish to receive a blessing and a piece of blessed bread to consume.
The priest, and other parishioners, will be happy to talk with you after the service. We also invite to stay for the shared meal in the church hall, served after every Sunday Liturgy.
We look forward to meeting you!
Come and see why so many are choosing to drive to our parish from up to an hour drive away!
