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Happy Anniversary

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Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary to one of our founding members! May God Grant You Many years, and may your path be clear and bright.

Birthday Blessings

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Birthday Blessings

Happy Birthday to one of our young ladies! May God Grant You Many Years, and may your path be blessed.

You are invited

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You are invited

Just a quick reminder that we will be bringing someone into the Church through Chrismation this morning at 10:15 (right before the Divine Liturgy) and after today’s Potluck lunch we Read more…

Holy Women of Byzantium class starts this week!

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Holy Women of Byzantium class starts this week!

This live four-week course will take place every Tuesday from October 8-October 29, 2024 at 8pm EST. Each session consists of a lecture by Dr. Metrakos followed by a Q&A. Read more…

Ortho 101

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Ortho 101

Update: If you are planning on attending our Thursday study group on Sept 26th, we have set tonight’s meeting start an hour earlier for those who missed last Thursday’s session Read more…

Synaxis of the All Saints of Alaska

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Synaxis of the All Saints of Alaska

Today, on the anniversary of the arrival of the Russian missionaries in Alaska (1794), we remember Saint Herman of Alaska, Saint Innocent, Saint Jacob Netsvetev, and the New Martyrs Saint Read more…

The Heart of a Humble Man

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The Heart of a Humble Man

“The soul of a humble man is like the sea: throw a stone into the sea–for a moment it will ruffle the surface a little, and then sink to the Read more…

Let all that you do be done with love

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Let all that you do be done with love

“Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love.”

Community Garden Update:

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Community Garden Update:

Last week we donated 54lbs of fresh produce to Cranbrook Food Bank from our community garden. Thank you to all who have helped with the garden so far this year!!

The Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross

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The Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross

Today we celebrate The Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross. In a sermon on the Exaltation of the Cross, Saint Andrew of Crete (July 4) says: “The Cross is Read more…

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