Author Archives: frjames

Father John Oliver is the priest of St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He is the author of numerous articles and essays, and of Touching Heaven: Discovering Orthodox Christianity on the Island of Valaam, published by Ancient Faith Publishing, … Continue reading →

St. Nicholas is sponsoring a retreat on Orthodox spirituality with Fr. John Oliver October 14-16. 7:00pm Friday evening “Discovering our Interior Life” – Truth in the Inward Parts 3:30pm Saturday afternoon “Accepting our Interior Life” – from Condemnation to Compassion … Continue reading →

Hey teens! Summer Camp week is approaching July 24-July 30 Be sure and register at saintjohnscamp.org  

The Parish Life Conference of the Diocese of the Midwest, presided over by His Grace Bp. ANTHONY will convene at St. Mary Basilica in Livonia, Michigan June 22-26. Highlights include daily liturgical services, an all day workshop on Wednesday for … Continue reading →

Sunday June 19 the Orthodox Church celebrates the great Feast of Pentecost. Festal Orthros begins at 9:00am Divine Liturgy 10:00 followed by the “Kneeling Prayers” as we invoke the Holy Spirit for the coming year. Church Picnic at Homer Lake, … Continue reading →

A workshop on a better way to share your life and the good news of Jesus Christ with others. Adam Roberts will be sharing a developing program for treating others with love and respect as we share the joy of … Continue reading →

Festivities with Bp ANTHONY for St. Nicholas Friday Dec. 4 6:30 Daily Vespers for with *reception of the Bishop Followed by and Teens evening with the Bishop Saturday Dec. 5 Brunch with Parish Council 5:00pm Great Vespers and Bp. ANTHONY … Continue reading →

May 31 is the Feast of Pentecost. Beginning with Great Vespers on Saturday Evening at 5:00 we celebrate the sending of the promised Holy Spirit upon the Apostles of Christ. We will offer Matins/Orthros at 9:00am Sunday and the DIvine … Continue reading →

Christ has ascended to heaven, seated at the right hand of the Father. To the surprise and delight of the angelic hosts a man is now glorified above them. From there He shall come to judge the living and departed. … Continue reading →