Ministries
Learn about how to get involved in the ways we seek to build up the Body of Christ and serve those in need.
Children's Ministry
Open to all children from ages 5-12
One of our greatest values is educating our children to grow up with a firm knowledge of the Truth and a strong relationship with the Lord.
During the school year, church school is held the second and fourth Sunday every month following liturgy.
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We also offer a Vacation Church School during summer.
Questions about our Church School or want to volunteer?
Contact our church school director: Mary Simmons
Mother Olga Ministry
This ministry is an outreach dedicated to support newly postpartum mothers, those who have experienced a miscarriage and individuals facing illness, injury, or grief. This ministry will provide practical help and emotional support by organizing meal trains, delivering care packages, ensuring that those in need feel cared for and uplifted during challenging times. Our goal is to offer comfort, love and tangible assistance to help individuals navigate through difficult moments.
Prayer Ministry
On behalf of all and for all.
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We pray every day of the week for every member in the parish, including catechumens and frequent inquirers. Each person is prayed for by name, with love and attention.
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We also receive requests submitted through the prayer request link in this newsletter. Each time someone submits a request, it is copied to the prayer ministry team and they immediately begin praying.
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Booklets of Canons and Akathists, as well as other printed prayers, are provided to all prayer ministry members.
Hospitality
At St Silouan, our Agape Meal is any meal offered by the Hospitality to be an Agape M eal to continue the celebration of the Eucharist with the purpose of facilitating fellowship and community. Variety is encouraged, with two or three different dishes.
Please bring a dish to serve around 200 people. Preferably in two separate containers (one indoors and one outside)
To show our appreciation and hospitality, a plate should be prepared at every meal for Father Joseph and Subdeacon Rapheal and any visiting clergy such as bishops, priests, deacons and special guests.
St Silouan Teens
At St Silouan, we offer church school for teenagers aged 13-18. They meet on the 1st and 3rd Sunday following liturgy. Knowing the importance for teens to form
community and have spiritual guidance, we also provide a couple of
opportunities every month for the teens to gather together for fun and
formation.
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OCF and Orthodox Teens of BCS have come together in providing Spiritual Discussions and Fun Tuesday evenings on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays.
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For everyone’s protection, all teachers and those who work with children
are trained and have passed a Youth Protection Policy and background
check.
