Welcome to Sts. Nicholas and Dimitrios Greek Orthodox Church
ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY
The Greek Orthodox Community of East Vancouver is rich in heritage and culture.
We were Incorporated in June of 1978 and have maintained a strong presence in representing Greek Canadians, Hellenic Culture and the Greek Orthodox Religion within the Greater Vancouver Area. We operate under the Uniform Community Regulations of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada.
Our mandate is clear and within our Mission Statement to "provide a Community , House of Worship, and a Greek School that encompasses our members Greek Orthodox Heritage. Through works of charity and uniting for common causes, we aspire to lead by example for generations to come."
Funding for our Church and Educational Programs are secured by :
* Membership Dues
* Church Services - Weddings, Baptisms, Memorials etc..
* School & Program fees
* Personal and Corporate Donation
* Sunday Service collections and candle sales
* Annual & Special Fundraising Dinners / Events
* Hall rental revenue
While Church and Religious services are maintained by our Reverend Fr. Timoleon Prattas, the communities membership has an elected board of directors that governs and oversees operational and budget responsibilities as required under our Societies constitution and British Columbia Registrar regulations.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Providing a Community, House of Worship, and a Greek School that encompasses our members Greek Orthodox Heritage. Through works of charity and uniting for common causes, we aspire to lead by example for generations to come.
PRESIDENT
Nicholas Kasidoulis
VICE PRESIDENT
Maria Avgerinos
TREASURER
Alex Tsoukalas
SECRETARY
Helen Tsembelis
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Aphrodite Ganatsios
Dr. Adly Georgi
Nikos Kefalas
Konstantin Nikolaou
Maria Rauch
Voula Zerbinos
Socratis Zoubos
BECOME A MEMBER
Become a member or renew your membership
Many of our community's services are only available to our Members. To be married, participate in a baptism or other religious service, enroll a child into a Community Program, a Membership is required. Members are also entitled to voting rights, speaking opportunities, and exposure to some of our Societies records and Documentations.
SINGLE MEMBERSHIP
$75 per year
For any single adult who is 19 years of age or older (except seniors).
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
$135 per year
You will be entitled to a vote for each parent participating at any of our meetings, and children will be entitled to enrolment and participation in services that are offered by our Community.
SINGLE SENIOR MEMBERSHIP
$40 per year
For people who are 60 years of age or older.
COUPLE SENIOR MEMBERSHIP
$80 per year
For couples, when both individuals are 60 years of age or older.
Member Participation
As a Society incorporated in British Columbia, we are reliant on our Members' participation and volunteer efforts. Our Members understand the importance of their cooperation and efforts. Without them fundraisers would never be organized, programs would not be created or managed, and our ever-expanding community would not be possible.