"Where there is no vision, the people perish." Proverbs 29:18
St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox GOC Church Is a Christian Greek Orthodox traditional church. We are committed to placing Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior first in our daily lives. We are firmly rooted in the teaching of Holy Scripture and the unchanging Christian witness of the early traditional Church Genuine Orthodox Christians by following the Julian calendar. “Traditional Orthodox Church Eortologion”.
Vision
Continue building a Greek Orthodox Church Community. We will perpetuate the Greek Orthodox Faith and serve the community through Worship, Education and Outreach to our neighborhood and city. Our church is committed to strengthening and encouraging one another and lifting each other in intercessory prayer.
Our Church is diverse. The Church’s doors are open to all Orthodox Christians of all nationalities. We have had Greek, Russian, Lebanese, Ukrainian, Romanian, Carpathian, and American priests and visiting Orthodox faithful from the entire United States. However, the majority of the people who attend are Greek Orthodox people who live in the area.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to reach out and welcome all people who seek the saving grace of Jesus Christ, and blend them together into one Eucharistic community, through the worship and the beliefs of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese GOC of America.
Outreach
The Outreach Program promotes St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church GOC as a center of Orthodoxy in the Detroit Metro area. All Orthodox and newcomers are welcomed to participate in the Greek Orthodox Faith. Church follow-up ministry includes note cards, phone calls, personal visits and computerized literature through the Internet for those coming into contact with the Orthodox Christian Faith.
Our Parish Priest is available for counseling in the following areas:
Fellowship
After Sunday Divine Liturgy, a "Fellowship Hour" with refreshments. Visitors have an opportunity to meet our priest and Church family. Fellowship activities are provided throughout the year for all ages and interest groups. Fellowship is a vital ministry for community.
Membership
To be a member of the GOC Holy Greek Orthodox Christian Faith one must:
Profess One's Faith through the Sacraments
Receive the Holy Eucharist regularly
Participate in the Sacrament of Confession.
Make a voluntary, free will financial offering for the support of the Church and the mission
See the council officers when you visit for additional information.
Education
Retreats and lectures are provided throughout the year. Short-term Bible studies are
encouraged for a greater appreciation of the Faith. In addition to the weekly Sunday School.
Ministries
Our members are encouraged to devote their time and talents for the building of up the Body of Christ through various ministries such as:
Altar Boy or Reader, Parish Council, Outreach, Charity, Stewardship, Food Pantry Donations, Tornado/Hurricane relief, Media, Hospital Visitations, Fellowship Committee. The creation of new ministries is always encouraged, too!
Worship
The parish maintains a Sunday Divine Liturgy at 10:00 AM. The life of the parish centers on other services and especially on selected Feast Day celebrations throughout the year. The Holy Sacraments of Baptism, Chrismation, Confession, Matrimony and Holy Unction are offered to qualified members.
Vision
Continue building a Greek Orthodox Church Community. We will perpetuate the Greek Orthodox Faith and serve the community through Worship, Education and Outreach to our neighborhood and city. Our church is committed to strengthening and encouraging one another and lifting each other in intercessory prayer.
Our Church is diverse. The Church’s doors are open to all Orthodox Christians of all nationalities. We have had Greek, Russian, Lebanese, Ukrainian, Romanian, Carpathian, and American priests and visiting Orthodox faithful from the entire United States. However, the majority of the people who attend are Greek Orthodox people who live in the area.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to reach out and welcome all people who seek the saving grace of Jesus Christ, and blend them together into one Eucharistic community, through the worship and the beliefs of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese GOC of America.
Outreach
The Outreach Program promotes St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church GOC as a center of Orthodoxy in the Detroit Metro area. All Orthodox and newcomers are welcomed to participate in the Greek Orthodox Faith. Church follow-up ministry includes note cards, phone calls, personal visits and computerized literature through the Internet for those coming into contact with the Orthodox Christian Faith.
Our Parish Priest is available for counseling in the following areas:
- Orthodox Christian Catechism
- Any Addiction Assistance
- Pre-Marital
- Marriage
- Relationship
- Family
- Grief
- Vocational Counseling
Fellowship
After Sunday Divine Liturgy, a "Fellowship Hour" with refreshments. Visitors have an opportunity to meet our priest and Church family. Fellowship activities are provided throughout the year for all ages and interest groups. Fellowship is a vital ministry for community.
Membership
To be a member of the GOC Holy Greek Orthodox Christian Faith one must:
Profess One's Faith through the Sacraments
Receive the Holy Eucharist regularly
Participate in the Sacrament of Confession.
Make a voluntary, free will financial offering for the support of the Church and the mission
See the council officers when you visit for additional information.
Education
Retreats and lectures are provided throughout the year. Short-term Bible studies are
encouraged for a greater appreciation of the Faith. In addition to the weekly Sunday School.
Ministries
Our members are encouraged to devote their time and talents for the building of up the Body of Christ through various ministries such as:
Altar Boy or Reader, Parish Council, Outreach, Charity, Stewardship, Food Pantry Donations, Tornado/Hurricane relief, Media, Hospital Visitations, Fellowship Committee. The creation of new ministries is always encouraged, too!
Worship
The parish maintains a Sunday Divine Liturgy at 10:00 AM. The life of the parish centers on other services and especially on selected Feast Day celebrations throughout the year. The Holy Sacraments of Baptism, Chrismation, Confession, Matrimony and Holy Unction are offered to qualified members.