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Parish Committees

Our parish is more than a building or an organization. It is a community united in Christ, and the life of the parish depends upon clergy and parishioners offering their time and talents in service to the Church.

Our committees bring Parish Council members and parishioners together to support particular areas of parish life and ministry. You do not need to serve on the Parish Council or have specialized professional experience to participate. As the Parish Council has emphasized, what matters most is a sincere desire to serve Christ and His Church.

Building & Grounds / Facilities

Parish Council Leads: Christopher Rigopoulos and Dennis Makrinos

Helps care for our church buildings, grounds, and parish property, including maintenance, repairs, safety, security, and long-term facility planning.

Worship & Liturgical

Leads: Fr. John and Eleni Yiasemides

Supports the reverent celebration of divine services by helping coordinate liturgical volunteers, supplies, and other worship needs under the guidance of our priest.

Fellowship & Hospitality

Parish Council Lead: Jason Yianilos

Strengthens Christian fellowship by coordinating coffee hours, parish meals, visitor hospitality, and social gatherings.

Education & Catechesis

Parish Council Leads: Nick Roman and Anthony Hatzis

Supports Sunday School, Bible studies, catechumen instruction, educational resources, and other opportunities for Orthodox Christian formation.

Youth & Family

Parish Council Leads: Nick Roman and Jason Yianilos

Develops activities, programs, and opportunities for service that support the spiritual growth of children, teenagers, young adults, and families.

Outreach, Evangelism & Missions

Committee Leads: Thomas and Shelby Krug

Helps welcome visitors and newcomers, strengthen connections within our parish community, reach those who have become distantly connected, and support the parish’s outreach and mission to the wider community.

The committee also assists with parish communications, including the website and social media, and works to make information about Orthodox worship and parish life easier for visitors and parishioners to find and understand.

Fundraising & Events

Parish Council Lead: Gamal Salem

Coordinates fundraising initiatives and major parish events that support the mission and ministries of our church.

Find a Place to Serve

We are actively looking for parishioners to serve on our committees and for non-Parish Council members who are interested in taking leadership roles.

Serving on a committee is a meaningful way to offer your talents, build relationships within our parish family, and contribute to the life and mission of the Church. Whether you have a particular skill to offer or simply a willingness to help, there is a place for you.

Interested in serving or helping lead a committee? Please contact Parish Council President Gamal Salem at gamal@ntgoc.org.

“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.”

Colossians 3:23