Contact information for each of the ministry leaders listed is available in the current Parish Directory. If you do not have a copy of the directory, please call the church office for assistance.
The Parish Council Liaison Chart shows which Parish Council (PC) members have been assigned to represent each of the church's ministries to the parish council. Please direct any questions regarding this chart to PC Vice President Brandon.
Adult Education
Fr. Theodore
There are several opportunities for adult education at St. John: Theology 101 on Sunday mornings during Sunday School, Basics of Orthodoxy before and during the season of Great Lent, Tuesday morning Bible Studies and periodic classes focused on specific topics.
Almsgiving
Jennifer Da.
Provide parishioners with ongoing almsgiving opportunities and events, which focus on meeting the needs of our own as well as our neighbors in the greater community
Altar Servers
Barry K. & Tobias A.
Coordinate a schedule and provide training for boys and young men, ages 7 and up, to serve in the altar during services
Logos Bookstore
Agape K. & Paraskevi W.
A source for Orthodox Christian literature, gifts and sacramental supplies for the parish and greater Orthodox community. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10:30a-3:30p in addition to before Saturday Vespers and after Sunday Liturgies.
Church Music
Presvytera Aspasia
Prayerfully lead the congregation in worship with the reading and chanting of liturgical services, including baptisms and weddings; choir holds regular practices and assists the church in providing and maintaining liturgical books
Clean-Up Teams
Phil H. & Jon C.
Weekly rotation for clean-up after coffee hour
Comforters
Sandy D-P.
Offer comfort in the form of meals, visits, appropriate cards and prayers to anyone in need in our parish family, such as those who have a new baby, illness or death in the family or those who are not able to be out and about
Flowers
Athena L. coordinates teams for providing flowers on a weekly rotation. Euphrosyne M. leads the Flower Committee in arranging flowers for feast days
Fundraising
Jimmy M.
Raise funds for the purchase of property, building a church and facilities. Organize events or campaigns, including the annual Glendi, to raise funds for the purchase of property, the building a church and additional facilities
Glendi Greek Festival - July 19, 20 & 21 in 2013!
Jimmy M. and John D.
Hospitality
Patricia P. & Alyssa M.
Oversee the provision of food and hospitality for various special events such as the Pascha Picnic, parish feast day, All Saints’ Eve and visits of the Metropolitan
Information Technology
Aaron A.
Managing the technological equipment, network and security of the parish.
Landscaping
Robert D.
Maintain the church grounds with periodic work parties and landscaping strategy
Men’s Ministry
Paul B.
Create a forum for men to get to know one another better, plan an annual retreat, and facilitate social gatherings for men and their families, such as Supper for Six
Missions & Evangelism
Thomaida H.
Create and oversee opportunities to share the Orthodox Faith with others and nurture spiritual growth within the parish
Myrrh Bearers
Diane C. and Colleen V.
All women are invited to participate in monthly events for fellowship, spiritual edification, prayer and service, including the annual fall retreat and regular Fellowship and discussions with Father; 12-person board meets monthly
Parish Council
Eleni G., President
Elected each winter, members commit to a 2-yr term, serving on rotation on Sunday mornings and meeting monthly to prayerfully guide parish decision-making
Prayer Group
Agape K.
Pray for our church, our community, and for individuals with special requests - you may email prayer requests to agape [at] ketrenos [dot] com (Agape).
Prosfora
Church Office
Rotation of parishioners bake and offer bread for use in the Divine Liturgy. An annual baking workshop (this fall--Sat, Nov. 19th at 10a.m.) allows new members to learn the craft and experienced bakers to practice in a group setting.
Quilting/Embroidery/Knitting Group
Linda W.
Monthly gatherings to work on quilt for annual benevolence fund benefit and other projects for charity.
Seniors Ministry
Helen S.
Periodic fellowship and spiritual discussion as well as connecting seniors with rides and visitation as needed
Site Committee
George G.
Works to fulfill the vision of the parish to build a Byzantine style temple by finding an appropriate site and inform and motivate the parish regarding this process.
Stewardship
Collen VS.
Facilitates annual stewardship campaign, educates about the focus and themes of Christian Stewardship, sends quarterly statements and answers questions regarding stewardship. Basics in Budgeting flier.
Sunday Snack
John P.
Providing hopistality with snack and coffee after Sunday services
Welcome Committee
Jennifer Du.
Volunteers act as Greeters on Sundays, welcoming guests, answering questions, providing materials to assist in participating in worship and learning more about the Faith and our parish
Young Adults
Thomaida H., Reg L., Athanasia D. and Karen K.
Meetings on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month incorporating fellowship, education and worship for both single and married adults, 18 and older. Members of other Orthodox parishes are welcome! portland [dot] orthodox [at] gmail [dot] com (Please email) to ask to be part of the e-mail distribution group, announcing YA activities and events.
Youth & Family Ministry
This committee coordinates monthly gatherings for the various youth groups and a general plan for Family & Youth programs in the parish. Committee members include representatives from each of the youth groups below, clergy and a few parents-at-large.
Hope & Joy (Kindergarten-5th grade)
Naomi K.
Jr. GOYA (6th-8th grade)
Karen K., Jeremy G., Andy C.
GOYA (9th-12th grade)
Deacon Innocent Duchow-Pressley, Christina C.
Moms & Tots
Athena G.
Fellowship for mothers and play activities for toddlers and babies; occasional group outings, monthly Mom’s Night Out--all moms are welcome!
Sunday School
Sarah N.
Provide weekly Faith education for children age preschool through high school.
St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival
Jessie C.
