Our Parish Ministries
We welcome you to learn about and consider joining some of our parish ministries. There are many great ways to get involved.
Parish Council
President: Spiros Georgogianis
Email: Contact the Parish Council
Meetings: Second Tuesday of each Month in the Parish House (5:00pm)
The Parish Council is composed of faithful men and women who are dedicated Orthodox Christians and who sacrifice their time, talents, and resources for the Church. We represent the parish, as clergy and laity together, and seek to fulfill the mission ascribed to us by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Learn More »
Altar Servers
In the Eastern Orthodox Church, altar servers assist the higher clergy during services. They might carry the cross, candles or liturgical fans in processions and entrances. Learn More »
Music Ministries
Lead Psalti: George Pratsinakis
Email: Contact the Director
Music plays an integral role in the liturgical life of the Orthodox Church. Learn more about Byzantine chanting for Divine Liturgy or the Byzantine Choir for Vespers, Orthros, and other services.
Ladies Auxiliary
Ladies Auxiliary President: Lynn Georgogianis
Email: Contact the Auxiliary
Meetings: Second Sunday of each Month in the Blue Room (Noon)
We believe our goal as women of the church is to create strong bonds within the community, support the work of the church, and acts as a guiding light for orthodoxy through service to and in the community at large. We believe Orthodox Christians must commit themselves to living the Orthodox Faith daily. Worship, Witness, Service and Fellowship are the natural expressions of that commitment.
Fundraising Committee (Festival, VIP)
Current Chair: Beba Gavrilis
Email: Contact the Committee
Meetings: Fridays at Hopewell Library, Frequency dependent on event activities (2:30pm)
Ad Hoc committee to explore, strategize, and manage fundraising events in support of St. Elpis Greek Orthodox Church.
Board of Auditors
Email: Contact the Auditors
Meetings: Bi-annually
Rotating membership of parishioners in good standing who audit the financial records of the church to ensure compliance and recommend process changes.