Join us for our inaugural three-day “Living Orthodox Lives” event during the 2025 Nativity Lent, designed for anyone curious about Orthodoxy or seeking to grow deeper in faith. We are invited to live out our faith in practical and prayerful ways, inspired by the saints—especially by St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, whose compassion, generosity, and love continue to inspire millions. Learn more about St. Nicholas HERE or HERE
Event Schedule & Details:
Thursday, December 4th, 2025:
- Philoptochos Volunteering Event: Feed My Starving Children, 742 East Park Avenue, Libertyville (a slot for 7:15pm–8:45pm). Embody the compassion of St. Nicholas by helping pack meals for children in need. We have already signed up 44 people to help. Twenty volunteer slots are STILL available — RSVP by by emailing pfardelos@gmail.com or register here.
Friday, December 5th, 2025:
- Great Vespers at St. Nicholas Church (OCA): 6:00pm at 4313 18th Ave, Kenosha, WI. Ride the church senior bus (departs 5:00 pm from St. Demetrios Church parking lot, seats are limited) or drive yourself there! After Vespers, join the St. Nicholas parishioners for a free-will dinner and fellowship! Register here.
Saturday, December 6th, 2025:
- Divine Services at St. Demetrios: Orthros at 8:30 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am
- First Living Orthodox Lives Conference: ~12:00 pm, after the Divine Liturgy in Church Hall. Rev. Fr. Thomas Alatzakis will have a short presentation about "St. Nicholas: Becoming Closer to God through the Lives of the Saints." Enjoy Lenten pancakes and fellowship with the St. Demetrios Parish family and a special visitor for the children!
All are welcome! Join us as we honor St. Nicholas — by praying, offering our open hearts and helping hands — and discover how living by the example of the saints draws us nearer to God.
This event is offered with the support of the Hellenic Foundation, through its 2025 Grant award.