Contact information for each of the ministry leaders listed is availble in the current Parish Directory. If you do not have a copy of the directory, please call the church office and Thomaida can assist you.
Adult Education
Fr. Theodore
There are several opportunities for adult education at St. John: Theology 101 on Sunday mornings during Sunday School, Basics of Orthodoxy during the season of Great Lent, Tuesday morning Bible Studies and periodic classes focused on a specific topic.
Almsgiving
Jennifer D.
Provide parishioners with ongoing almsgiving opportunities and events, which focus on meeting the needs of our own as well as our neighbors in the greater community
Altar Servers
Barry K. & Nathan C.
Coordinate a schedule and provide training for boys and young men, ages 6 and up, to serve in the altar during services
Logos Bookstore
Agape K. & Paraskevi W.
A source for Orthodox Christian literature, gifts and sacramental supplies for the parish and greater Orthodox community
Church Music
Presvytera Stacey
Prayerfully lead the congregation in worship with the reading and chanting of liturgical services, including baptisms and weddings; choir holds regular practices and assists the church in providing and maintaining liturgical books
Clean-Up Teams
Phil H. & Jon C.
Weekly rotation for clean-up after coffee hour
Comforters
Sandy D-P.
Offer comfort in the form of meals, visits, appropriate cards and prayers to anyone in need in our parish family, such as those who have a new baby, illness or death in the family or those who are not able to be out and about
Flowers
Athena L. coordinates teams for providing flowers on a weekly rotation. Euphrosyne M. arranges flowers for feast days
Fundraising
Jimmy M.
Raise funds for the purchase of property, building a church and facilities. Organize events or campaigns, including the annual Glendi, to raise funds for the purchase of property, the building a church and additional facilities
Hospitality
Patricia P. & Alyssa M.
Oversee the provision of food and hospitality for various special events such as the Pascha Picnic, parish feast day, All Saints’ Eve and visits of the Metropolitan
Landscaping
Robert D.
Maintain the church grounds with periodic work parties and landscaping strategy
Men’s Ministry
Paul B.
Create a forum for men to get to know one another better, plan an annual retreat, and facilitate social gatherings for men and their families, such as Supper for Six
Missions & Evangelism
Deacon Innocent Duchow-Pressley
Create and oversee opportunities to share the Orthodox Faith with others and nurture spiritual growth within the parish
Moms & Tots
Rachel D.
Fellowship for mothers and play activities for toddlers and babies; occasional group outings, monthly Mom’s Night Out
Myrrh Bearers
Diane C.
All women are invited to participate in monthly events for fellowship, spiritual edification, prayer and service, including the annual fall retreat; 12-person board meets monthly
Parish Council
Jimmy M., President
Elected each winter, members commit to a 2-yr term, serving on rotation on Sunday mornings and meeting monthly to prayerfully guide parish decision-making
Prayer Group
Agape K.
Pray for our church, our community, and for individuals with special requests
Prosfora
Church Office
Rotation of parishioners bake and offer bread for use in the Divine Liturgy. An annual baking workshop allows new members to learn the craft and experienced bakers to practice in a group setting.
Quilters Group
Linda W.
Monthly gatherings to work on a quilt for annual raffle and other projects
Seniors Ministry
Elayne G.
Periodic fellowship and spiritual discussion as well as connecting seniors with rides and visitation as needed
Snack
Michelle Nektaria F.
Weekly rotation of volunteers to put out snack and coffee after Sunday services
Sunday School
Christina B. & Meika W.
Provide weekly Faith education for children age preschool through high school. Organize special educational events for the children, such as the annual Christmas program and Oratorical Festival
Welcome Committee
Linda W.
Welcome guests, answer questions, provide materials to assist in participating in worship and learning more about the Faith and our parish
Young Adults
Meika W.
Biweekly meetings incorporating fellowship, education and worship. Serving the parish by assisting with annual events
Youth Programs
Fellowship, education and monthly service-oriented gatherings for each of the following groups:
Hope & Joy (Kindergarten-5th grade)
Stephanie M.
Sandy D-P.
Jr. GOYA (6th-8th grade)
Chuck T. & Jessie C.
GOYA (9th-12th grade)
Deacon Innocent Duchow-Pressley
