Saint Gregory Palamas Orthodox Church

Ann Arbor, MI

Saint Gregory Palamas Orthodox Church

Our Current Church

Mother Mary and JesusChristianity has always had humble beginning's throughout its existence. Even from the start, when our Lord, the King of Creation, Jesus Christ, was born in a manger, it showed us the humbleness and humility needed to walk the Way of Christ. Jesus also taught that that the church is not the building. The people are the real church, they are the very body of Christ. The church building only facilitates a place for the church body to meet, pray, and worship. (Acts 20:28, Eph 2:19-22)

Father Steven's first service Fr. Steven with the parishioners have started a humble beginning of St. Gregory Palamas Orthodox Church. Fr. Steven and wife Papadia Patricia Bookvich have volunteered the use of their home and have installed a small chapel within their living room and dining room area.

The parish and Fr. Steven have faith that by leading a prayerful life, God will guide them to the way of obtaining the church and land of their vision. We welcome all people interested in Orthodoxy to join us in the beginning stages of building this new Christian Orthodox community, the people of Christ's Way in Light, Spirit and Love, maintaining for the past 2000 years until today. Amen.

Divine Liturgy

Celebrate with Father Steven

St. Gregory Palamas Orthodox Church is in the planning stage of being built. During this time, Fr. Steven Bookvich will be celebrating the Divine Liturgy in his home chapel. All are invited to come. Call 734-973-0149 for directions.

Please note that only Chrismated Orthodox Christians may receive communion. All others are welcome to worship and venerate the cross and receive the blesssed Holy Bread at the dismissal.

Pascha 2008Pictured above is eggs being offered at the altar on Pascha.

announcements

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: The next regular scheduled parish council meeting will be held Sunday, Novembert 1, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., at Saint Gregory Palamas Orthodox Church.

We are pleased to announce that on July 3, 2008, the IRS approved our application for tax exempt status. We are officially a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. We give thanks to God for blessing us and look forward to continuing to share our faith with the community so that all may find Inner Peace. See how you can help us achieve our goal of collecting cash contributions to build our new church building.

Divine Liturgy

Every Sunday at 10:30 AM
Confessions - 10:00 AM

Fr. Steven Bookvich

Ann Arbor, MI
Call (734) 973-0149 for directions.