News and Announcements
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The Grand Rapids Christian Orthodox (G-ROC) 20/40 group will host a Lenten bake sale at St. Nicholas church Sunday, March 14th, to benefit the Convent of St. Thekla.
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Friday, February 19, 2010
As in years past, we will have the Presanctified Liturgy here at St. Nicholas Church Wednesday nights at 6:00PM followed by a Lenten potluck. Friday evenings, we and our sister churches will take turns hosting the Akathist at 7PM, followed by a guest speaker. Read on for more details.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
St. Nicholas Church will host Orthodoxy Sunday Vespers for the Grand Rapids area on February 21st at 5:00PM. There will be a coffee hour afterward, and all parishioners of St. Nick's are encouraged to bring a Lenten snack or dessert.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
The Annual General Meeting of St.Nicholas Parish will be held on January 17 following the Divine Liturgy.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
The Evening bible classes will resume on Thursday evening January 7th at 7:00 PM
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Who are we?
St. Nicholas church is a parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. Regionally we are part of the Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest. We are one of approximately 250 churces and missions in the USA and Canada. Our archdiocese is a part of the ancient Church of Antioch, mentioned in the New Testament. We are in full communion with the other historic Orthodox churches of Jerusalem, Alexandria, and Constantinople as well as the other Eastern Orthodox churches throughout the world.
What do Orthodox Christians believe?
The principal tenets of the Orthodox faith are contained in the Nicene/Constantinopolitan Creed (commonly called the "Nicene Creed". Orthodox Christians believe in the Blessed Trinity, the Divinity of Christ, His virgin birth and his glorious resurrection. The Orthodox church is in direct continuity with the Church founded by Jesus Christ. It does not trace its origins to any other reformer or founder. The Orthodox Church is a very traditional church in matters of faith and worship.
May visitors attend the Sunday Service?
Yes. Our principal service is at 10:30 AM on Sundays, except in June through August when it is held at 10:00 AM.
How does a person become a member of the Orthodox Church?
Ordinarily a person becomes a member of the Orthodox Church by being born again of water and the Holy Spirit in the Sacraments of Baptism and Chrismation (Confirmation). Adults who have been baptized in non-Orthodox churches become members by a profession of faith and the Sacrament of Chrismation. This occurs after a period of instruction in the Orthodox faith.
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