The Nativity Fast Began on November 15th!
Printed Nativity Service Calendars are available at the church. The calendar is also on our website.
It's time for our Annual Parish Meeting, which is scheduled for December 7th, 2025. If members of the Parish have proposals for agenda items, please submit them to the Parish Council. Final agenda to be distributed in advance of the meeting.
Attention all families (including catechumen families) with school-age children:
Classes for school-age children, including teens, begin again on Saturday, December 13 at 10:30am (shortly after the divine liturgy for St. Herman, and including a light snack). This first session will focus on preparing children for the Nativity of our Lord and learning a hymn to sing. Teens/tweens will also discuss options for the upcoming student-led lesson topics. Matushka Melissa will lead a simultaneous parents' group discussion on raising children in the Church and at home. Registration is not necessary, but please let Cindy Heise or Jen Castiglione know if your children can attend.
After the class on 12/13, children are welcome to stay to help decorate cookies!
On Sunday, Dec. 21st after coffee hour, children will present the Nativity Icon story to the parish, right before the canon service. We will practice this at the end of class on 12/13, but parents, please meet with Nancy Coons this Sunday, Nov. 30th, if you think your child might be interested in participating to help us prepare.
In January and going forward, the monthly child/teen classes will be on a Saturday at 3:30pm, dates TBD.
Back by popular demand, Jeff Castiglione will be hosting a Systema Breathwork Class after coffee hour on December 14th at 12:30 pm. The topic will be Breathing through Pain and Stress. No special attire is required, but people are encouraged to bring a towel or mat to be able to lay on the ground. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff directly.
Bookstore Orders have been received for several of our regularly stocked books as well as some specifically for the Advent season. Nativity ornaments and Christmas greeting cards are available, too. 2026 Calendars are in and are only $7 each.
Remember, if anyone has any special orders or requests, please email Heather Sekela at bookstore@wilmingtonoca.org. (Do not pay online; cash or check only please!)
Basket Collections: For December, we will be collecting for The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina