Becoming Orthodox at Annunciation

This is the process of joining the Orthodox Church

  • First, make sure to have a conversation with Fr. Bryce and let him know that you’re interested in beginning the process of joining the church

    • We’ll have a brief prayer of blessing at the next Divine Liturgy

  • Attend the services of the Church regularly, as much as possible (including weekday services and Bible studies)

    • Make a special effort to attend all of the Holy Week services

  • Read “Going to Church: A How-To Guide

  • Orthodoxy 101” lessons take place following most Sunday Divine Liturgies.

  • Read “Get started with prayer and fasting

  • Read Metropolitan Kallistos Ware’s books, The Orthodox Way and The Orthodox Church

  • Read Metropolitan Kallistos Ware’s article, “How to Read the Bible”

  • Speak with Fr. Bryce regularly, especially about your spiritual practice and Orthodoxy 101 questions

  • After at least a year of regularly attending church as a catechumen, speak with Fr. Bryce about being chrismated (or baptized if you have never been baptized)

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