Annual Events

The Orthodox Calendar begins on September 1. Throughout the year we celebrate holidays and schedule fellowship educational and fellowship activities. Here are just a few:

Labor Day Barbeque
On Labor Day Sunday we have an evening potluck followed by songs around the campfire.

Parish Feast Day
On September 13 we celebrate the dedication in the year 336 of the Church of the Resurrection (Holy Sepulchre) in Jerusalem. Vespers on the eve at 6:30 p.m. Matins on the day at 9:00 a.m. with Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m.

St. Nicholas Party
Sunday School children gather after church on the Sunday closest to St. Nicholas Day, December 6th. Fr. John reads the story of St. Nicholas - then, a special visitor!

Theophany, the Baptism of Christ
On Theophany Day, January 6th, we close our Tacoma church (unless it falls on a Sunday) and head for Holy Trinity Temple, Wilkeson where we serve Divine Liturgy and form a procession to bless the waters of Gale Creek.

Progressive House Blessing Party
On the weekend of or following Theophany, Jan. 6th, we go from house to house, blessing and feasting, truly enjoying each others hospitality.

Pascha, the Resurrection of Christ
Pascha, Orthodox Easter: the center of our spiritual lives! It is celebrated after Great Lent, and Holy Week. The date for Pascha usually differs from that of Western Easter. In 2005 Pascha falls on May 1.

Pentecost, the Descent of the Holy Spirit
We close our Tacoma church one Sunday each year and go to Holy Trinity Temple, Wilkeson for Pentecost services:
Vigil on the eve: 4:00 p.m.
Divine Liturgy & Kneeling Prayers: 10:00 a.m.
Chicken barbecue: 1:30 p.m.

Vacation Bible School
Bible stories, crafts, music and fun! Held the first Tuesday - Thursday after the 15th of August. Free to all children Kindergarten through sixth grade.

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