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Welcome

“Let brotherly love continue. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels.”

Hebrews 13:1–2

Welcome to Nativity of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church.

Whether you are Orthodox, exploring the Christian faith, visiting with family or friends, or simply curious about what happens inside an Orthodox church, we are glad you are here.

The Orthodox Church traces her life directly to Jesus Christ and His Apostles. At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and sent them forth to proclaim the Gospel throughout the world. That apostolic faith has been handed down through the life, worship, teaching, and ministry of the Church from generation to generation.

We are part of that same living tradition today. Although our parish is Greek Orthodox, you do not need to be Greek—or already Orthodox—to come and worship with us. Our parish is a community of people from many backgrounds, united in the Orthodox Christian faith.

Visitors are always welcome. Come as you are, experience the Divine Liturgy, meet our parish family, and learn more about the ancient Christian faith.

If this will be your first time attending an Orthodox service, our Plan a Visit page can help you know what to expect.

Learn More About the Orthodox Church

For a fuller introduction to the Orthodox Christian faith, we recommend these resources from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America:

A Brief Introduction to the Orthodox Church
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Introduction to Orthodox Christianity
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America