Our Community
St. Gregory has many opportunities for fellowship, service, and learning throughout the year. We serve God and each other through participating in various parish community groups. From small children to grandparents there is something for everyone. We encourage our parishioners to explore these groups and we are sure you will find an ideal place where you can grow in the grace and wisdom of our Lord.
Quick links
Chanters and Choir
Women's Group
Orthodox Young Adult (OYA)
Parish Council
Church School
Men's Group
Educational Classes
Teen SOYO
Chanters and Choir
The chanters and choir at St. Gregory are the heartbeat of the church’s worship service and work together to lead the congregation in worship. Traditional Byzantine music settings (tones) are chanted for Vespers, Matins, and select Divine Liturgies. There are 8 tones that rotate every week. We welcome new voices and we offer periodic chanting classes for those interested. Rehearsals offer an opportunity to learn our music and become a vital part of our "choir of chanters". That said, congregational singing is welcome and encouraged and our choir of chanters help lead the way!
Women's Group
The St. Gregory Women's Group offers many occasions throughout the year for the women of our parish to gather and foster connection and fellowship with each other. Monthly events range from social gatherings, book studies, craft sessions, and prosphora baking. At the beginning of the year, we typically offer a retreat (sometimes overnight) providing an opportunity to spend quality time together while praying and learning more about each other and our faith. The GroupMe app is used to keep everyone in touch throughout the year.
Orthodox Young Adult (OYA)
The Orthodox Young Adult group provides opportunities for fellowship and is open to all young adults in their 20s-40s.
The Parish Council
The Parish Council meets at least every other month and helps in the administration of the parish. Members are elected at the annual general meeting or are appointed by the pastor and serve a three-year term.
Click here for current members
Church School
Our Church School serves children ages 4 to 17 with lessons and activities on most Sundays throughout the school year. We have dedicated and enthusiastic teachers who are constantly creating innovative ways of engaging our children in the curriculum and our Orthodox Faith. It is our goal to bring our children a deeper knowledge of God and maturity in the faith through the teaching of Holy Scripture, the Liturgical and Sacramental life of the Church, charitable activities, and fellowship with each other.
St. Gregory also holds a Vacation Church School each Summer. Notifications and updates are posted on our Facebook page, website, and in the weekly bulletins.
Men’s Group
Occasionally, the men of the parish gather on an evening for a time of fellowship. These gatherings are announced in the bulletin and e-news and all men of the parish are welcome to attend.
Educational Classes
Throughout the year various classes are available to enrich our understanding of the Holy Orthodox Faith and nurture our relationship and knowledge of God. Classes include bible study series, book studies, contemporary issues, chanting, and various aspects of our faith. Classes are held in the evenings, typically following services, and during the daytime and are open to all. Schedule and topics are included on our Facebook page, online calendar, and in the weekly bulletins.
Teen SOYO
Teen SOYO (Society of Orthodox Youth Organizations) is for teens ages 13-18 and seeks to fully integrate each teen into the full life of the Church, to create a safe and nurturing environment for teenagers to grow in Christ, and to form spiritual and social bonds between each individual so that a profound and life-giving relationship with Jesus Christ and His Holy Church can be realized. Through the principal points of worship, worship, witness, and fellowship, Teen SOYO strives to bring its members to a deeper understanding of our faith and our God.