Ministry Groups
The primary ministry of the Church is our liturgical life, to worship God and pray for the life of the world. The other ministries of the church flow from our Eucharistic communion.
Church School
St. Nicholas is blessed with many children! Our church school meets Sunday mornings at 9 AM (during Orthros) in four classes: Pre-K, Grades 1-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Adults attend Orthros during this time. Mary Fox is our current church school director. Families are encouraged to register for church school toward the end of the summer.
Choir and Chanters
Our liturgical music is primarily drawn from the Byzantine tradition historically used in Orthodox worship. Byzantine chant is monophonic, that is featuring a single melody accompanied by a drone note. Jesse Cox leads the chanters and choir to glorify God in words and melody. Speak to Jesse if you are interested in joining the choir!
St. Brigid Food Pantry
We collect donations for our food pantry year round, supplying to all who come to our door during office hours. By God's grace, our pantry has never been empty. The Little Free Pantry is an expansion of this ministry, providing non-perishables in the outdoor, self-serve pantry at all times. The food pantry is a parish-wide effort; however, a small committee oversees the ministry. Laura Wilson chairs the food pantry committee. Find information or book an appointment here.
St. Nicholas Festival
Our annual festival is fun way to introduce our patron saint to the broader Jackson community. We feature foods from the different ethnic backgrounds represented in our parish: Greek, Arabic, Russian, and sometimes more! We have games, storytelling, bouncy houses, Byzantine music, and more. Alyson Violette is the chair of the Festival Committee. Learn more here.
Antiochian Women
The Antiochian Women of St. Nicholas serve the parish and grow together in a myriad of ways: through book studies, visit to St. Paul Skete, and service projects. The women monthly for social gatherings and book clubs. Christen Harper is our current president.
AMEN
The Antiochian Men meet regularly for fellowship and book studies, and serve our community through service projects and maintenance of the church grounds. The men meet on the 2nd Saturday at 8 AM. Contact Matt Page is the current president.
Young Adults
Young adults and college students meet regularly to discuss faith and build community. They meet 2nd Sundays at 5:30. Contact Alex and Gabrielle Rhody for more information.
Teen SOYO
The St. Nicholas Society of Orthodox Youth Organization is focused on education, fun, and a loving communal environment for our growing group of teens. Brandon and Christen Harper sponsor the group, and Lydia Cox is the current teen president.
Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry
This is a new ministry forming at St. Nicholas in cooperation with the national Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry. Jaycob Warfel is the coordinator.
Orthodox Spanish Ministry
This is a new ministry forming at St. Nicholas, with short term and long term goals of serving the Spanish speaking community and integrating them into the community at large, and eventually offering services in their native language. John Pelaez is the coordinator.
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