​We Welcome You!

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

Ways to Connect Quickly and Easily

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

• Matins, Sundays, 8:45 a.m. 
• Divine Liturgy, Sundays, 10 a.m. 
• Vespers, Saturdays, 5 p.m.
• Tuesday Vespers in Kalona, third Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., United Christian and Baptist Church, 401 E. Avenue, Kalona, Iowa (Highway 22 and 4th Street). It lasts about 45 minutes. 

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

• See the map below to find your way to our church.
• Go to the Come + Learn page, where you'll find Visitor FAQs (questions most people unfamiliar with Orthodox services ask).
• Talk with our priests, Father Ignatius and Father Elias, either after the service or by phone or email. They love 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. 

• Visit the  Come + Learn page to find out about our classes. 
• Visit the Serve + Donate page to be part of a team. 
• Join in conversation, such as during our fellowship meal after every Liturgy or with the Saints Mary and Martha Ladies Group (fourth Saturdays at 3 p.m. and on Facebook) or our college-age group, OCF.  For more on groups, go to Events + Groups.​