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Dn. Paisios, Matushka Theodora and myself just returned from the 20th All American Council (AAC) in Baltimore, MD. The AAC is a gathering of all rectors, assigned clergy and lay delegates from around the OCA, and takes place every three years.  It was a joyful and productive time where many issues regarding our Church, current […]

I am pleased to announce we have reached our goal of raising $300,000 for our Site Work project on the Church property! In anticipation of reaching this milestone, Father Andreas, Tryphon and I met with our architects and engineer in March of this year with the primary question of “What’s next?” We had a fruitful […]

Axios! We pray that God will grant the newly ordained Deacon Paisios, Matushka Ludmilla and their children many grace-filled years of ministry!

Beloved in Christ: The Lord bless. Recently, I have been noticing a tremor and other symptoms that may indicate Parkinson’s Disease. After a battery of tests, I was indeed diagnosed with the initial stages of Parkinson’s. At this juncture, I do not expect it will adversely impact my ability to fulfill my duties as bishop. […]

As we have not entered into the Lenten spring, we are encouraged by the Church to practice generosity and charity. Several people have come to me and said that they would like to tithe of their stimulus checks (which I think is a beautiful thing to do), and they have asked me what they should […]

We want to welcome Richard Jenkins who was received as a catechumen in church today. May God grant him many grace-filled years! Please keep him in your holy prayers, as he embarks on this season of preparation to join the Holy Orthodox Church.

We want to welcome Noah and Jocelyn Hendrickson who were received as catechumens in church today. May God grant them many grace-filled years! Please keep them in your prayers, as they embark on this season of preparation to join the Holy Orthodox Church.

While we do not have any legal restrictions in regards to our capacity, in order to maintain social distancing our maximum number for any service is 45 attendees. We still typically have two Liturgies every week: one weekday Liturgy at 8.00 am, and the normal Sunday Liturgy at 9.00 am.  This may vary depending on special […]

You may have heard about the new restrictions being instituted in Oregon starting next Wednesday, November 18, due to the unprecedented increase of COVID-19 cases throughout the state. These new restrictions will extend to at least December 2.   According to the new measures, we will again be limited to 25 people in services – beginning Wednesday. This […]

Many Years to the newly tonsured Reader Paisios and his family! May God grant them a long and grace-filled ministry in His Holy Church.