​We Welcome You!

We know how awkward it can feel
to come to an unfamiliar church. 
​We hope to help you feel comfortable.  

COVID-19 Information

(Click the image for a downloadable PDF of Met. JOSEPH's letter.)

Effective immediately, there are no longer attendance restrictions at St. Raphael Church. Masks are no longer required, though those who wish to wear them may continue to do so. We are working to restore coffee hour in the coming weeks. Services will continue to be held outdoors when the weather allows. Services continue to be live-streamed on our Facebook page. 

Fr. Ignatius speaks on vaccines and our life in Christ:

 
​Statements from our Hierarchs regarding COVID-19 (referred to in the video above):

• Statement of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East on COVID-19 Vaccines
• A Pastoral Letter to the Clergy from His Eminence Metropolitan JOSEPH - Antiochian Archdiocese of North America
• Statement Regarding Developments in Medicine: COVID-19 Vaccines & Immunizations - Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States​

Come to a service
See a map to our church below, and explanations of these services on the About Us page.

• Matins, Sundays, 8:45 a.m. 
  
• Divine Liturgy, Sundays, 10 a.m. 
• Vespers, Saturdays, 5 p.m.
  

Parking is available on both sides of the street on Sundays. Or, you can park at the Chauncey Swan ramp located 2.5 blocks west of the church on College Street (it's free on Sundays). We have one handicapped spot available directly in front of the church.

If it's your first time visiting an Orthodox church ....

• See the map below to find your way to our church.
• Read our Visitor FAQs page, where you'll find the answers to questions most people unfamiliar with Orthodox services ask.
• Talk with our priest, Father Ignatius, either after the service or by phone or email. He loves answering questions about Orthodoxy.
• If you aren't greeted at the door, come into the nave (sanctuary) and enjoy the service. Don't worry; we aren't going to kick you out if you do something "wrong"!
• Join us for coffee hour downstairs after the service. While you're down there, visit our bookstore. 

 If you're Orthodox ...
You may find we do some things differently than you're used to, though much will likely be the same. If you have questions, ask Father Ignatius.

 ​Get to know us 
One of the best ways to connect is through serving and learning with us. 

• Classes are available for both children and adults. 
  
• Visit the Get Involved page to be part of a team. 
• Join in conversation, such as during our fellowship meal after every Liturgy or our college-age group, OCF.  For more on groups, go to Fellowship.​