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A Guide for Great Lent
The season of Great Lent is the time of preparation for the feast of the Resurrection of Christ. It is the living symbol of man’s entire life which is to be fulfilled in his own resurrection from the dead with Christ. It is a time of renewed devotion: of prayer, fasting, and alms-giving. It is a time […]

ADULT EDUCATION
The purpose of the Adult Education Ministry is to embody the spirit of life-long learning in each participant as together we seek and share the Orthodox Christian life by ever growing in their faith and understanding. Adult Education is comprised of many ministries: Adult Sunday Class Archives Books with Abouna The Bookstore Films with Father […]

2025 ARCHDIOCESE CONVENTION
JULY 20-27, 2025 Experience Chicago’s Beautiful Summer: Join us in Rosemont, Illinois, just minutes from the vibrant city of Chicago, for the 2025 Archdiocese Convention this July! Nestled near O’Hare International Airport, Rosemont offers unparalleled convenience and a welcoming atmosphere. With the convention taking place at the O’Hare Hyatt Regency, you’ll experience top-notch accommodations and facilities. Plus, […]

WORKS of MERCY
Fasting, prayer, and almsgiving (works of mercy) are three pillars of Orthodox spirituality. One of the goals of the St. Nicholas Works of Mercy ministry is to enable and encourage caring for those in need in our community through works of mercy. We often partner with local organizations in these efforts. Works of Mercy Activities: […]

YOUTH PAGE
TEEN SOYO LENTEN RETREAT 2025! Friday March 28- Sunday March 30 @ Grace Adventures Retreat Center All St. Nicholas Teens are invited to join Fr. Michael, Dn. Justin, Tanner and Gretchen for a SOYO Lenten Retreat at beautiful Grace Adventures Retreat Center near Silver Lake […]

Men’s Ministry
A-MEN (Antiochian Men) We are a vibrant, Christ-centered, life-changing men’s group that is vital to St. Nicholas, and it is our mission to provide the men of St. Nicholas an opportunity to meet, study, and work together. Join us by attending our upcoming activities: For March, we will be attending the Vespers service on Saturday, […]

Women’s Ministry
March is Women’s Month in the Archdiocese, and we will be taking on more visible roles throughout the month. Our annual fundraising project this year, as directed by Metropolitan SABA, is “Fortify the Endowment Fund for our Beloved Widowed Clergy Wives”. We will be raising funds by taking donations at our Pancake Breakfast, March […]

FORERUNNERS
Join us for our monthly gatherings: Thursday, January 16 (Noon) Welcome in the new year together as we share a potluck lunch followed by a white elephant gift exchange. Please bring a salad, soup, cornbread or dessert, along with your white elephant gift to exchange. Beverages will be provided. It will be an afternoon of […]

Antiochian Village Information Page
Experience Camp at the Antiochian Village! Registration is open now for Winter Family Camp, taking place January 17-20, 2025 with guest speaker, Fr. Greg Abdalah. Winter Family Camp is the same format as summer Family Camp, just during the winter! It is an opportunity for your family to get away from everyday life and […]

PODCASTS
We invite you to connect to any of the following podcasts as you continue to grow in your faith: Sunday Sermons Thursday Bible Studies Sunday Adult Education Class Orthodoxy 101 Orthodoxy 201

VENMO
When using Venmo, search for St-NicholasGR. Add your donation amount and a description for where you want your donation to go (Tithe, Holy Oblation, Memorial, etc.). If a phone number is requested when finalizing the donation just click ‘skip’. It’s that easy! St-NicholasGR

FOCUS Grand Rapids
FOCUS FUNDRAISER DINNER Monday, September 30 @ 4-9PM Invite your friends to dinner at Euro Bistro. (6080 28th St. SE). All proceeds (excluding tips) will be donated to the development of our FOCUS Grand Rapids Center. Call ahead [(616) 719-2017] to make your reservation. Space is limited. Click Here to Donate to FOCUS GR FOCUS North […]