News/Events
MARRIAGE RETREAT
MAKING OVER YOUR MARRIAGE Marriage Retreat leaders, Rev. Dr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne Louh invite you to step away from your daily life for a weekend of learning, worship, and rest. Come prepared to understand and set aside obstacles, and to regain your inspiration to strive toward a blessed and joyful union in Christ. […]
THEOPHANY
tt TT TT THEOPHANY SERVICES Friday, January 5 * Royal Hours (9 AM) * Orthros (5 PM) * Divine Liturgy (6 PM) with the Blessing of Water Apolytikion of Holy Epiphany Lord, when You were baptized in the Jordan, the veneration of the Trinity was revealed. For the voice of the Father gave witness to […]
House Blessings
Dear Parishioners, Theophany House Blessings is annual event which follows the Feast of Theophany, the Baptism of Christ, bringing the blessings of the waters in which Christ was baptized to our homes, as a blessing upon our families. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Houses are traditionally blessed with Holy Water each year bringing the blessings of the Waters sanctified […]
Nativity Fast / Advent
This is a joyous fast in anticipation of the Nativity of Christ. In the weeks between now and December 24, we prepare ourselves to celebrate the birth in the flesh of our Lord Jesus Christ. Give careful consideration to prepare for confession, participate in almsgiving, and apply the Church’s prescription for fasting. You will […]
Christmas at St. Nicholas
The following services give us the opportunity to enter fully into the reality of the birth of the Savior and the hope with which it fills our lives. The liturgical celebration mirrors that of Holy Week, as we celebrate the salvation which begins at His Birth and culminates in His saving Passion, Death, and Resurrection […]
CHRISTMAS CAROLING
Please join us on at 3 PM on Saturday, December 18th as we bring good tidings of great joy to some of our St. Nicholas parishioners. a We encourage you to gather your family and join us in this Christmas Caroling Caravan–everyone regardless of singing ability is invited. Afterwards, we will head back to the […]
ADVENT ALMSGIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Fasting should always be accompanied by prayer and almsgiving. By following in the example set by our Patron Saint, we encourage the Faithful to participate in the following almsgiving opportunities: ALMSGIVING REFLECTION “Do that which is good, and no evil shall touch you. Prayer is good with fasting and alms and righteousness. A little […]
JEOPARDY
SUNDAY, JANUARY 16 during Coffee Hour Calling all interested contestants to become a participant in our Jeopardy Game being held on Sunday, January 16 following Coffee Hour. Each team will team test their prowess in the following categories: The Old Testament, The New Testament, Church History, Saints, Miracles, Our Worship, Orthodox Life, St. biblical knowledge […]
RECEPTION for The Order of St. Ignatius of Antioch
Please join the members of The Order of St. Ignatius of Antioch of greater Grand Rapids for a reception with His Grace, Bishop ANTHONY and Roger David, National Chairman of The Order Sunday, December 5, 2021 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm The Cultural Center at St. Nicholas This is an opportunity for The Order members […]
Griffins Game with Shepherds of Independence Residents
Hockey season is back! The WHOLE church is invited to join residents from the Shepherds of Independence at a Grand Rapids Griffins hockey game, November 12th at 7pm at the Van Andel Arena. Please contact Scott Storey (srstorey@umich.edu) with questions. Go to [tickets] to buy your families’ tickets ($17.00/each).
MIDDLE EASTERN DINNER
ttt We are excited to once again prepare for you our authentic home-cooked Middle Eastern Dinner! ttt Our dinners are made using the same recipes that our grandmothers used, and we still make everything from scratch! We are certain that you will not be disappointed in this flavorful meal! Please note that the portions […]
