St. Athanasios Greek
Orthodox Chapel
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Vision and Mission Statement
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St. Athanasios Greek
Orthodox Chapel
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Vision Statement “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” Proverbs 29:18
St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Chapel Vision: Building a Greek Orthodox Church Community. We will perpetuate the Greek Orthodox Faith and serve the community through Worship, Education and Outreach to our neighborhood and city. Our church is committed to strengthening and encouraging one another and lifting each other in intercessory prayer. We are most proud of providing a place of worship in an Orthodox Chapel for all visitors to the area and the opportunity for all Orthodox vacationing priests and their families to use the living quarters for their rest and recreation. They grace us with their spiritual guidance. Our Chapel is very diverse. The Chapel doors are open to all Orthodox Christians of all nationalities. We have had Greek, Russian, Lebanese, Ukrainian, Romanian, Carpathian, and American priests and visiting Orthodox faithful from the entire United States. However, the majority of the people who attend are Greek Orthodox people who live in the area.
Mission Statement Our mission is to reach out and welcome all people who seek the saving grace of Jesus Christ, and blend them together into one Eucharistic community, through the worship and the beliefs of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese.
Outreach The Outreach Program promotes St. Athanasios’ Chapel as a center of Orthodoxy in the Greater Gulf Shores, Alabama area. All Orthodox and newcomers are welcomed to participate in the Greek Orthodox Faith. Church follow-up ministry includes note cards, phone calls, personal visits and computerized literature through the Internet for those coming into contact with the Orthodox Christian Faith. Our Media Outreach consists of:
Pastoral Counseling Our Parish Priest, Father Frank P. Mayernick is available for counseling in the following areas:
Fellowship After Sunday Divine Liturgy, a "Fellowship Hour" with refreshments. Visitors have an opportunity to meet our priest and Church family. Fellowship activities are provided throughout the year for all ages and interest groups. Fellowship is a vital ministry for community.
Membership To be a member of the Holy Greek Orthodox Christian Faith one must:
The weekly offering is the primary source of income. Members make an estimate of giving according to their means and conscience, offering God the first fruits of their labor and resources.
Education Retreats and lectures are provided throughout the year. Short-term Bible studies are encouraged for a greater appreciation of the Faith. In addition, the following are offered:
Ministries Our members are encouraged to devote their time and talents for the building of up the Body of Christ through various ministries such as: Altar Boy or Reader, Parish Council, Outreach, Charity, Stewardship, Food Pantry Donations, Hurricane relief, Media, Hospital Visitations, Fellowship Committee. The creation of new ministries is always encouraged, too!
Worship The parish maintains a Sunday Divine Liturgy at 10:00 AM. The life of the parish centers on other services and especially on selected Feast Day celebrations throughout the year. The Holy Sacraments of Baptism, Chrismation, Confession, Matrimony and Holy Unction are offered to qualified members.
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