Join us in welcoming our new catechumen, Torin! May God guide, keep, and protect him as he begins preparation for Holy Illumination.
Modesty, History, Veils, and Head-Coverings
The following is a very informative article by His Grace Bishop Alexei of the Diocese of Alaska (OCA). Our parish encourages the traditional use of head coverings for women, but neither enforces nor demands it. Humility, chastity, and modesty are virtues that especially adorn the Most-Pure Virgin Mother of our God. Modesty is itself one […]
Welcome New Catechumens: Jacob and Gina
Help us welcome our new catechumens preparing for reception into the Holy Orthodox Church: Jacob and Gina!
Welcome New Catechumens: Taylor and Matthew
Please join us in welcoming the new catechumens Taylor and Matthew! Keep them in your holy prayers as they are preparing themselves for entry into the Orthodox Church. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Holy Orthodox Church, just start attending church services, and introduce yourself to our priest. We have classes […]
Welcome New Catechumens: Shade & Alice
On this Sunday of Forgiveness, we welcomed Shade and Alice Kuhlmann into the holy catechumenate. A very appropriate day to return to the Eden of Christ’s Church, as we remember the tragedy of Adam and Eve’s expulsion from Paradise. Welcome home!
The Internet and the Church
Internet Christianity is neither necessary nor sufficient for faith and salvation in Christ — and it might even get in the way. You’re here reading this, looking for something interesting or new about Jesus Christ and his Church. But you could spend all your days online or in any library reading everything ever written about […]
Welcome: Newly Illumined Veronica
Christ is born! Glorify Him! At this beautiful Feast of Nativity we had the great joy to receive the handmaiden of God Veronica (Bella) into the Orthodox Church. May God grant her many grace-filled years!
No, Christmas is Not Pagan. Just Stop.
By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick Well, it’s time for a good Christmas rant. This requires a rant, because every year, we see the same ignorant silliness. (Sorry, but it’s just true.) Supposedly, Christmas is secretly pagan, secretly syncretist, secretly a co-opting of pagan stuff and ignorantly claiming it to be Christian. But the truth about […]
Welcome New Catechumen: Mary
Today we welcomed the handmaiden of God Mary into the holy catechumenate! May God grant her many years, and growth in virtues during her time of preparation.
$42K Raised for Building Pad for New Orthodox Church!
The building project of our new church has gained tremendous momentum the last few months! We have been able to complete several projects on the property that had to be done before we can begin construction of the temple, or move onto the property in any fashion. RECENTLY COMPLETED PROJECTS: ☑ Connect power to our […]