November 15! International Holiday Bazaar
Wednesday, December 24 :: Christmas Eve Services
5:00pm
(Open to the Public)
Celebrate the Eve of the Nativity of Christ at St. Elpis Greek Orthodox Church and experience Greek Orthodox Vesperal Liturgy in a richly decorated setting.
Services followed by traditional hymns and a small holiday coffee reception.
Call 804.452.7757 for more information.
OTHER HOLIDAY EVENTS
Monday, December 1 :: Kalanda Greek Caroling Signup
Ongoing - Pangari
Interested in being a caroler or having the carolers visit your home during December? Stop by the Pangari to add your information to the interest form. Deadline to be added is December 1 so that routes can be scheduled.
Wednesday, December 10 :: Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Dinner & Gift Exchange
6:00pm - Luca Italian Restaurant
The Ladies Auxiliary invites all members, past & present, to join them at their annual Christmas Dinner & Gift Exchange (optional). RSVP by 12/1.
Wednesday, December 24 :: Christmas Eve Services
5:00pm - St. Elpis Greek Orthodox Church
Join us for Vesperal Liturgy, followed by a small holiday reception in the Blue Room.
SPECIAL PARISH EVENTS
Sunday, December 7 :: Parish General Assembly Meeting
Noon - The Blue Room
Regularly scheduled General Assembly meeting, following Fellowship Coffee hour. All parish members are welcome. To vote on business presented, you must be in good standing.
PAST EVENTS
Saturday, November 15 :: International Holiday Bazaar
Noon to 4:00pm - The Eliades Building 226 E. Broadway
The St. Elpis Ladies Auxiliary joined together with the Downtown Hopewell Partnership, Elliot Eliades, Sacred Heart Cathedral, the Prince George Heritage Center, Manna Bakery, Hopewell Youth Football League, Weston Manor, and Legacy Roasting to bring Hopewell a successful international bazaar featuring Greek pastries, Czech and Slovak delicacies, Columbian baked goods, American Southern favorites, lovely gifts, and hot coffee for purchase in a festive (and historic!) downtown spot.
Sunday, November 9 :: Saint Elpis Thanksgiving Luncheon
Noon - The Blue Room
Following a successful annual Thanksgiving Luncheon, prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary and featuring turkey, stuffing, green beans, sweet potatoes, homemade cranberry sauce, and rolls, parishioners donated approximately 150lbs of canned goods and necessities to the Hopewell Food Bank to help make local residents Thanksgiving meals just as delicious.
Sunday, November 9 :: Christmas Card Deadline & Holiday Floral Arrangement Donations
Ongoing - Pangari
Stop by the Pangari to add your family's name to the 2025 St. Elpis Christmas Card ($20) or purchase a Poinsettia for the Solea ($20). Deadline to be included in the card is November 9.
Ongoing through November 15 :: Baking Schedule
Every Monday & Tuesday at 10:00am - AHEPA Hall
Baking in preparation for the holidays and the International Holiday Bazaar on November 15.
Sunday, October 26 :: Lecture
"The History of Oxi Day"
Noon - The Blue Room
Paschalis Michalakopoulos gace a lecture on the history of Oxi Day, the fight against Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy during WWII in Greece. Lunch was provided by the Parish Council.
Saturday, September 13 :: Greek Street Fest
Church Grounds
Celebrating 115 years of Greek culture in Southside Virginia, the parish of St. Elpis and the greater Tri-Cities community joined together to mark the Feast Day of Saint Elpis, making the first Hopewell Greek festival in 8 years a success. Pavlos Michaels provided tours of the church with explanations about Orthodoxy. Additional programming focusing on the history of the Greek Orthodox community in Hopewell, including a lecture by Jeanie Langford and an exhibit of historical artifacts, took place at Appomattox Regional Library.