The continued existence of Saints Sergius and Herman of Valaam is a testimony to the veracity of the Faith and indomitability of the Holy Spirit. The mission began with a small handful of women in the basement of a family home and now is housed in a former Catholic Church. This community has not only survived[…]

…Last year at this time we still had lots of snow…it was Christmas in April…and Pascha Sunday was a snow storm…don’t forget to pray on Holidays instead of just food and fellowship… Making birthdays all about myself has never been a good experience…right when I think nothing and no one is going to ruin my[…]

Raised in a simple, blue-collar family on the southeast side of Chicago, Lorraine’s family dynamics modelled an evangelical faith, strong work ethics, commitment, and community service. After high school, she completed a trade education in Computer Processing which led her to the fast-paced financial world of the Chicago Board of Trade. In 1982, Lorraine would[…]

Unfortunately, we do not realize that when we do our work in a hurry, we become nervous. And when work is done nervously, it is not sanctified. Our goal should not be to do many things and be in constant anxiety. This is a demonic condition. What is done with calmness and prayer is blessed,[…]

It is with great sadness that we report the repose of our good friend, and recipient of Share the Faith Ministries, Father Andrew Short. Fr. Andrew was ordained to the Holy Priesthood in 2021 fulfilling the call to pastor St. Anna Mission in Columbia, TN. Fr. Andrew served his mission selflessly and worked long hours[…]

St. Jacob of Alaska started with a Moleben served on the Feast Day of St. Jacob Netsvetov, July 26/August 8, 2021, in venue space at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan. Archpriest Gregory Joyce of St. Vladimir Russian Orthodox Church in Ann Arbor served as the first rector and appointed Deacon Jesse Rimshas of Sts.[…]