Outreach Ministries

of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Augusta, Ga. and its Ministries

“As the presence of the Universal Church, the parish is called to witness to those within and those outside the community of believers. If we believe that in Orthodoxy we have the fullness of the Truth, then we have the great responsibility - the Great Commission - to share it with all people…” from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you…,”

      ~Matthew 28:19-20

“…‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself’…”

      ~ Matthew 12:31

“…for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me…”

      ~Matthew 25:35-36

“If there is among you a poor man of your brethren within any of the cities in your land…you shall surely open your hands to him and willingly lend him sufficient for his need, whatever he needs.”

      ~Deuteronomy 15:7-8

Ministries We Conduct & Support:

·       Breast Cancer Awareness Program – annually in October hosted by the St. Anna’s Chapter of Philoptochos

·       Cancer Fund

·       Cardiac Fund

·       Christmas Shoebox Ministry

·       Empty Stocking Fund

·       Ecumenical Patriarchate – Programs & Charities

·       General Medical Fund (National Philoptochos)

·       Golden Harvest Food Bank

·       Hellenic College/Holy Cross

·       International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC)

·       Katrina Disaster Program

·       Masters Soup Kitchen

·       MCG Children’s Hospital

·       National Sisterhood of Presbyteres Benevolent Fund

·       OCF Missions Trips

·       Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC)

·       Missions Coin Box Collections

·       Paracletos Monastery

·       Red  Cross

·       Retired Clergy Association – Benevolent Fund

·       Ronald McDonald House

·       Salvation Army

·       SBA Graduation

·       Sisterhood

·       Social Services

·       St. Basil’s Academy

·       St. Photios Shrine

·       “Support the Troops” – Welcoming Returning Soldiers home from Iraq and providing needed domestic provisions.

·       Support a Mission Priest

·       Thanksgiving Baskets distributed to local families in need

·       Toys for Tots

·       Women’s Center for HOPE

·       UNICEF

·       Veterans Assistance

Educational Events:

·       Adult and Youth Education Classes – Sunday Mornings & Wednesday Evenings

·       Religious Seminars and Educational Workshops for the Parish Community and the General Public

·       Open House & Church Tours during our Spring Cuisine and Greek Festival events

Cultural Events:

·       Greek School – Free!  October – May each year

·       Spring Grecian Cuisine – a 2-day event, annually in May

·       Augusta Greek Festival – a 4-day event, annually in October

·       Co-host of local Theatrical and Dramatic presentations and events

Fellowship:

·       Coffee Hour following Divine Liturgy services every Sunday

·       Monthly Seniors Meeting and Luncheon

·       Covered Dish Brunch opportunities following mid-week Divine Liturgy services

·       Annual Parish Thanksgiving Luncheon

·       Holy Pascha-Agape Picnic on Easter Sunday

·       Many, many other opportunities throughout the year as planned by the Parish Community

The needs of others are great in today’s society and we are called upon by Christ to serve those in need with a contrite spirit and humble heart.  Likewise, we are to build up the body Christ by living our Orthodox faith and reaching out to one another.  Become a part of our growing Orthodox Christian community and help us to pursue fulfilling the Great Commission of Christ’s Church.