We are located at 43816 Woodward Avenue in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. We have plenty of parking on premises.

A typical Divine Liturgy service lasts an hour and a half, starting at 10:00 a.m. and lasting until approximately 11:30 a.m. There are many different parts to each Divine Liturgy, from the priest proclaiming, “Blessed is the Kingdom” which signals the beginning of the service, to the Great Entrance when the clergy processes the chalice throughout the Church, to the blessing to conclude service following Holy Communion. While the majority of the service is liturgical, you’ll also hear readings from the Gospel and Epistle as well as a short sermon. Divine Liturgy services are participatory and involve all the senses, but if you’re just getting acquainted with Orthodoxy, feel free to simply take everything in.

In the Orthodox Church, the liturgical day begins in the evening with the setting of the sun. This practice follows the Biblical account of creation: “And there was evening and there was morning, one day” (Gen 1.5). From the beginning of the Church, following from Old Testament practice, the church has offered prayers at the sunset and sunrise.

The Vespers Service is the formal and communal prayer service of the Church offered as the sun sets. It prepares us for the sleep of the night and the dawn of the new day to come.

The Orthros Service (or Matins) is the service offered at sunrise. Beginning classically in the darkness of the night and reaching its spiritual height as the sun comes over the horizon, the themes of God’s revelation and light are always central to the morning service of the Church.

When you walk through the doors, you’ll be in the Narthex. This is the space where parishioners and guests prepare themselves to enter into the church and prayerfully light candles. On the right side of the Narthex, you’ll find a small table where our greeters can help you settle in and sign the guest book.

You’ll also want to grab a bulletin, the parish’s weekly, informational pamphlet with this week’s Scripture readings, hymns, announcements, and upcoming events.

We merely ask that you dress modestly.

Women typically wear dresses or skirts to Divine Liturgy, and men usually dress in suits or business casual wear.

Veiling is common for women in many Orthodox churches and some of our parishioners follow this custom, but it is not required. You’ll notice that clergy are clothed in liturgical vestments, which have great detail, significance, and symbolism.

We have dedicated room to the left of the Narthex for children and families who need their own space. Whether you are a nursing mother looking for some privacy or your toddler needs a space to reset. There is a large window looking into the church and speakers with their own volume control so that you can continue to participate in services with a bit less stimulation.

After Holy Communion every Sunday, our Orthodox Life Program serves our youth from kindergarten through high school ages, providing them with a strong religious education and opportunities for special events and projects.

Other Youth Ministries include our Hope and Joy ministry for elementary schoolers through 6th grade and GOYA (Greek Orthodox Youth of America) for 7th Grade through the end of High School.

Check out our Ministries page for more details.

There are plenty of opportunities to get involved with the parish and serve as well. We have a warm, welcoming community of people who love meeting visitors. After Divine Liturgy is over, you can head to the banquet hall for our Coffee Hour fellowship, where you’ll find light refreshments and plenty of people who have been in your shoes.

Also be sure to stop by our bookstore, where you’ll find plenty of resources for learning more about Orthodoxy.

Holy Communion is reserved for members of the Eastern Orthodox Church who have properly prepared as has been the practice of Christians since the time of Christ Himself, but the good news is that everyone is invited to join the Orthodox Church. Please contact the office or speak to our priest for more information. Everyone may receive the blessed bread (antidoron) that is handed out at the conclusion of the service as we depart.