How we live in the Orthodox Church today, we can claim with confidence, is how Orthodox Christians lived a thousand years ago, even beyond. The Apostles trampled the earth after the death and resurrection of Christ harboring in them the experiences and counsel learned through their life with Christ, they learned through the daily witness[…]
The Apostle’s Fast – Love is Sacrifice
As we navigate the Apostle’s Fast the word “sacrifice” comes to mind. Saints Peter and Paul among others pioneered the Church through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, while going through many beetings and much sacrifice and ultimately death. 2 Corinthians 4:8-18 NKJV 8 We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but[…]
How to Successfully Plant a Church Parish in Orthodox Christianity
Just in Case you missed it… the premiere above that is… Fr Micah filling in for Fr Gregory, accompanied by Fr Aidan Keller… Father Micah Chisholm and Father Aidan Keller talk about the how to and basics Church Parish planting in Eastern Orthodox Christianity in the USA. How to successfully start an Orthodox[…]
Our Newly Supported Priest!
Fr. Phillip Dage was received as a child into the Orthodox Church at Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral in 2000 with his family. After graduating from Wayne State University, Fr. Phillip spent a year and a half in Guatemala refining his Spanish vocabulary while serving the thriving Orthodox community in Aguacate. Witnessing the love for God[…]
The Cost of Freedom! Happy Independence Day!
God is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. God is merciful and patient with us as we grow and mature in the Lord Jesus. Although if we grow in knowledge of the truth and don’t submit to God’s love regarding that truth and we stop growing out of selfishness, then there[…]
Community in Distress!
Fr Gregory needs your help! Northern Michigan is in great need of the Church. For those already Orthodox, the closest churches regularly holding services are either near Marquette (St. Jacob of Alaska) or Traverse City (Archangel Gabriel and St Sebastian), which could mean having to drive as long as 3 hours one way to get[…]