Our Parish Ministries
We invite you to explore and consider joining some of our St. John the Baptist community ministries. As members of the Chruch, the Body of Christ, we all have a part to play, and there are many ways to get involved in our community.
Parish Council
The Parish Council is a group of dedicated Orthodox Christians, both men and women, who generously contribute their time, talents, and resources to the Church. As representatives of the parish, we work together to fulfill the mission given to us by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Joining the Parish Council is a unique opportunity to serve the Church and make a meaningful impact on our community.
Altar Servers
In the Eastern Orthodox Church, altar servers assist the clergy during services. They might carry the cross, candles, or liturgical fans in processions and entrances. Assist with the care for our liturgical space, among many other opportunities. If any of you have sons or grandsons who would be interested in joining us at the altar, they are more than welcome at any service.
Bible Study Group
Our St. John the Baptist communities' weekly Bible Study ministry is open to all. Whether you're a long-time member of our church or a newcomer, you're welcome to join us for our live sessions of 'Make His Path Straight: A St. John the Baptist Bible Study.' We meet on Wednesday evenings at 6 pm in the St. Nektarios Chapel for Readers Vespers, followed by dinner, the recording of our Bible Study, and Q&A, in our Church hall. You're free to come and go as you please, joining a group whose goal is to discover Christ in His Scriptures and understand how He is calling us to live the lessons in these texts in our lives today. Learn More »
Sunday School
The goal of our Sunday School program is to foster spiritual learning through age-appropriate lessons, which may include an introduction to church feasts, fasts, and liturgical practices, prayers, Bible stories, crafts and projects, and liturgical songs. If you have children or grandchildren whom you wish to learn more about our faith, please bring them to Church for our children's sermons and weekly Sunday school after communion.
Adult Catechism and Adult Sunday School
For those seeking to deepen their faith in Christ, we offer educational opportunities through our Adult Catechism and Adult Sunday School. These sessions are open to anyone interested in learning more about our faith. If you're eager to explore our Orthodox beliefs and practices, we encourage you to join us weekly after coffee hour for our adult Sunday School sessions. Our Life In Christ: Sunday Lessons In Our Orthodox Faith And Life For All.
Chant Stand
Music plays an integral role in the liturgical life of the Orthodox Church. Those who wish to offer their talents, or learn more about our psaltic tradition, are welcome to come to the chant stand.
Philoptochos
The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Inc., is the duly accredited Women's Philanthropic Society of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The mission of the Society is of utmost importance: To aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, the disabled, the victims of disasters, to undertake the burial of impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who may need the help of the Church through fund raising efforts; To promote the charitable and philanthropic events; To preserve and perpetuate Orthodox Christianity. We invite you to be part of this noble cause.