Orthodox shopping?
Use our online parish bookstore!
Click here to go to the Orthodox Marketplace. By accessing the site through this link, Saint Nicholas parish will receive 10% of all purchases made. You may also contact our bookstore manager in Grand Junction, Ms. Aileen Bowman, for other items not carried by the Marketplace.
Welcome!
Everyone is welcome to worship God with us according to the ancient Orthodox Christian tradition at Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Who are we?
We are diverse
Our congregation consists of the descendants of immigrants from Greece to western Colorado, but also of others whose ancestors came from various traditionally Orthodox countries. In addition, many parishioners are simply "Americans" -- generally converts from the Roman Catholic and Protestant denominations.
We are under the spiritual and ecclesiastical jurisdiction of His Eminence Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver. The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Denver is part of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America which is an Eparchy of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
What language do we use?
All services are in English
The language of our parish is English; all of our services are in English. Whenever hymns or Psalm verses are repeated in the services we generally first chant them in their original, New Testament Greek and then in English.
The Lord's Prayer is repeated in as many languages as may be represented in the congregation. Usually the Our Father is recited in New Testament Greek, Latin, Ukrainian, Dutch, Spanish, and English.
More Information?
Please contact us
Do not hesitate to call us for more information. For local information, please contact our Parish Council president, Mr. Fred Fowler, at 970-241-3279, or via e-mail at fncfowler@aol.com. You may also contact Father Luke at 303-333-7794, or via e-mail at luhl@aol.com.
How Do We Worship?
Our services are liturgical
We follow the Orthodox liturgical tradition. Our services consist of Psalms, prayers, petitions, and Scripture readings. All services are chanted antiphonally by the priest and the congregation, without instrumental accompaniment. The words and melodies are in the traditional Byzantine style.
Our services are ancient
Our services are ancient in structure and content. The Divine Liturgy we celebrate was compiled (not composed) by Saint John Chrysostom in the fourth century.
Our services are sacramental
Orthodox Christianity celebrates seven principal Sacraments: Baptism, Chrismation (Confirmation), Holy Eucharist, Repentance (Confession), Holy Unction (Anointing of the Sick), Holy Matrimony, and Holy Orders.
What do we Believe?
We believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church
The link titled Our Faith at the top and bottom of this page will provide you with some introductory articles on the Orthodox Church.
The best book to read about Orthodox Christianity is The Orthodox Church by Timothy Ware (ISBN 0-14-014656-3), and we highly recommend it to you; in fact, we offer a complimentary copy for interested visitors to our church.
Another excellent book is Introducing the Orthodox Church, Its Faith and Life by Father Anthony Coniaris (ISBN 0-937032-25-5); we also offer a complimentary copy of this book to visitors who are interested.
We also recommend the link titled Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America at the top and bottom of this page which offers a vast selection of information about the Orthodox Christian Faith.
Online Chapel
Read today's Epistle and Gospel selection, and learn about the saints commemorated on this date.
Orthodox Calendar
Check out an online calendar listing major saints, feasts, and fasting periods in the Orthodox Church.
Featured Video
Watch a weekly video feature on Orthodox faith and life from GOTelecom.
Learn About Our Faith
Learn more about the Orthodox faith from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
