Worship and Sacramental

Our purpose is to learn and execute in the most beautiful manner possible Byzantine chant that is used in all the services of our church. We also incorporate some other types of chant and ensemble singing where it is appropriate. We spend time in research, study, and practice in order to prepare for chanting at all our services. If you would like to join us at the chanting stand you must attend our training and rehearsals. If you are a chanter with previous experience, you may discuss your interest with the Lead Chanters and they can approve your inclusion at the chanter’s stand. We warmly welcome good, experienced chanters, as well as those with good singing voices who are interested in learning this sacred art. To connect with our Chanting Ministry Leaders, please click HERE.

The Altar Service Ministry is a vital part of our worship at Saint Spyridon. Those called forth to serve at the altar of the Lord are invited to ponder that their service is an offering to Him and come prepared in humility to participate and assist in worship. The ministry includes altar boys, girl servers, altar team captains, and altar leaders. Anyone 7 years and older with the willingness to help and learn, and the ability to prayerfully and respectfully participate in worship is invited to join. Younger children interested in serving will be considered based on maturity level. We are always looking for help so please reach out by clicking HERE if you are interested in serving.

Those who serve in this ministry have the privilege, in reverence, prayer, and silence, of keeping the altar, sacristy, church, and narthex clean and organized. We attempt to spend a few hours weekly tending to this task, and are available on an as-needed basis. A few times a year we meet to clean more broadly and thoroughly. Adults and children alike are invited to participate in this ministry. If you are interested in serving please click HERE.

Each Sunday, we guide the congregation in prayer and song during the Liturgy, and occasionally on special feast days throughout the week. Our aim is to enrich the worship experience and minister to our parishioners through the uplifting beauty of choral music. The choir warmly welcomes individuals aged 14 and above, or with approval from the choir director.

If you have a passion for singing, we invite you to become part of our Choir. There are no auditions required, but we do ask for your commitment to regular attendance at both Divine Liturgy and rehearsals. Your dedication contributes significantly to our shared musical journey in worship. To inquire about joining our choir, click HERE.

Our purpose is to provide strong, clear, and unaffected reading of the scriptures when needed in the liturgical services of the parish. Achieving this goal entails periodic training and a commitment to be available for reading at the Divine Liturgy on Sunday mornings. A quarterly schedule is established, usually assigning each reader to one Sunday within the three-month period. If you're aged 15 or above, possess a strong voice, and are interested in becoming a reader, please click HERE to arrange your initial training session. Your participation is invaluable in enriching our worship experience through the spoken word.

To bake Prosphora is to participate in the heart of the Divine Liturgy since the bread becomes Holy Communion. Preparing it is a beautiful and significant act of worship that invites you to meditate on sacred hymns while mixing ingredients, praying while kneading dough and setting the seal, and being mindful that your gift is for the One who is the true Bread of Life. We keep a list of all parishioners who are interested in baking and periodically send out a list of dates so that parishioners may sign up for a date or dates when they would like to bake. The baker also is also to submit a list of names to be commemorated during the Divine Liturgy. We are happy to have all bakers, whether they wish to bake regularly or prefer to be called upon in case of a shortage. If you are interested in becoming a baker, please click HERE. For first-time bakers, we are happy to provide a recipe and instructions.