Bristol Faith in Action
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is a charter member of Bristol Faith in Action, a local consortium of various Christian churches that distribute alms to the poor and misfortunate. If you seek assistance with food, diapers, monetary support, please visit their website below:
http://www.bristolfaithinaction.org/
Fishes and Loaves Food Ministry
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink...(Gospel according to Matthew 25:35)
Periodically, Holy Trinity receives telephone calls from individuals in the Tri-Cities area asking for donations of food, baby formula, diapers, etc. This trend has shed light on a problem to which many of us turn a blind eye- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is located in a very poverty-stricken area of Appalachia. Moreover, the standard of living in our region is far below the rest of the country.
As Orthodox Christians, we have a responsibility to witness the love of Jesus Christ in a meaningful and tangible way. Therefore, Holy Trinity undertakes a monthly food distribution to those individuals who request our assistance. If you would like to make a donation to this ministry, please make checks of payable to Fishes and Loaves Food Ministry. Furthermore, if you would like to assist in a food distribution event, normally held monthly or on an as needed basis, please contact the parish.Visitation Ministry
... I was sick and you visited me (Gospel according to Matthew 25:36)
The Tri-Cities of Kingsport, Bristol, and Johnson City are the primary health care centers for Upper East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and Eastern Kentucky. This ministry undertakes pastoral visitations to those members of the parish who are being cared for health care centers or are confined to their homes due to illness.
Please contact the parish at (423) 538-0701 if you or someone you know has been hospitalized, is not able to attend worship services, or desires the Holy Mysteries.
Religious Education
... And you shall teach them to your children, talking of them when you are sitting in your house, and when you are walking by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. (Deuteronomy 11:19)
This ministry supports the ongoing religious education of children, young adults, and adult parish members in the holy scriptures, traditions, theology, history, and values of the Orthodox Christian Church.
Beginning in September 2008, Holy Trinity will continue presenting its Adult Orthodox Education Class. Our current study is of the Gospel according to St. John. A schedule of times and dates for this class is posted on the Parish Master Calendar located on this website. Moreover, we are currently conducting a Catachumen Class for those who desire to learn more about Orthodox Christianity and those who desire to enter, via Baptism or Chrismation, the ongoing life of Christ's Holy Church.
This ministry also conducts a Vacation Bible School each summer. Holy Trinity recently concluded its 2008 Vacation Bible School in July. The children learned about the miracles of our Lord and about the value of prayer for others and about the role that Jesus Christ continually plays in their young lives. We are continually seeking children to be a part of this wonderful experience.
Please contact the parish if you would like to enroll you or your child in our religious education program or our 2010 Vacation Bible School.
Orthodox Music Ministry
The Eastern Orthodox Christian Church is blessed to encompass a very rich and diverse musical tradition including Byzantine, Slavic, Middle-Eastern, and other styles. This ministry seeks to glorify God with song and praise. For 2008, The Orthodox Music Ministry at Holy Trinity will be meeting twice a month on Thurday evenings at 6:00 PM. Please contact the parish if you desire to participate in this ministry and he will provide you with all the practice books and CDs. Prior musical experience is not necessary, only a strong desire to serve Our Lord and the community.
Orthodox Witness and Outreach
During
the
nineteenth century, St. Innocent sought to bring the light of Orthodox
Christianity into the Aleut culture of Alaska.
In honor of his great evangelical and missionary fervor, Holy Trinity
seeks to incarnate Orthodox Christianity into
the surrounding Appalachian culture? In accordance with the Great
Commission of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the historic
missionary examples of the Church, this ministry is tasked with
bringing the Orthodox Christian Faith to those individuals or groups
who are un-churched, who are of traditional Orthodox backgrounds, and
the other populations of Northeast Tennessee that
are currently unacquainted with our Church. Furthermore, this ministry
undertakes philanthropic and community service activities as well
as coordinates joint activities with our sister Orthodox Churches in
the region.
Please contact the parish to see how you can help in this critical ministry.