St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, Durham, NC

06/06/2026

Announcements for Sunday of All Saints are now available on the church website:

The Sunday Epistle Reading God is wonderful among his saints.Verse: Bless God in the congregations. The reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the Hebrews 11:33-40;12:1-2 Brethren, all the sain…

06/02/2026

DID YOU KNOW: St. Barbara is a finalist in two categories in the Southpoint Access News SoDu We Have Favorites inaugural contest? We're up for Favorite Faith Community and Favorite Event for the Greek Festival. Voting is open until June 15!

The top three finalists in each category now compete to be the winners of our inaugural contest.

05/31/2026

Announcements for our Sunday of Pentecost service are now available on the church website:

Start Time – 9:45 am Kneeling Service Today Sunday School & Greek School Celebration SundayFestival Appreciation Volunteer Luncheon The Sunday Epistle Reading Their voice has gone out into all …

05/22/2026

Announcements for Sunday's Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council service are now available on the church website. Please note that services are set to begin at 8:45 a.m.:

Join us this Memorial Day for a meaningful reflection on Acts 20:16-36, emphasizing grace, vigilance, and community in faith.

05/18/2026

Thanks to all the parishioners who volunteered to make the Greek Festival such a great success this past weekend - and to the community for turning out to enjoy the food, the iconography tours, and the dancers! Here's a photo gallery that ran in Southpoint Access News this morning: https://soduwelikelocal.news/gallery-st-barbara-greek-festival-2026/

Greek cuisine, iconography tours, and lively dancers provided an entertaining weekend in South Durham.

05/16/2026

DID YOU KNOW: The Greek Festival has been nominated for Favorite South Durham Event and St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church has been nominated for Favorite South Durham Faith Community? Cast your vote before June 1 to make us a finalist in the Southpoint Access News contest! https://soduwelikelocal.news/sodu-we-have-favorites-voting-time/

Cast your ballots for the nominees in our inaugural contest celebrating South Durham neighbors' favorite businesses, schools, and organizations!

05/15/2026

Announcements for the May 17 service - Sunday of the Blind Man - are now available on the church website:

The Sunday Epistle Reading You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed. The reading is from Acts of the Apostles 16:16-34 IN THOSE DAYS, as we ap…

05/13/2026

Showcasing this weekend's Greek Festival in Southpoint Access News - and offering a 10% discount on subscriptions during the event! Read more here: https://soduwelikelocal.news/opa-greek-festival-returns-to-south-durham-this-weekend/

05/12/2026

Friends at St. Barbara, the Metropolis of Atlanta’s Festival of Faith Retreat is coming up May 22–24, 2026, at the Alexios Diakonia Center in Salem, SC. With the theme “Serving One Another,” this year’s retreat will offer prayer, teaching, and fellowship around Christ’s call to love generously and live faithfully. Speakers include Dr. Philip Mamalakis, Georgia Mamalakis, and Fr. Gregory Edwards. This could be a wonderful weekend for anyone looking to step away, recharge spiritually, and connect more deeply with the life of the Church. Registration is open now.

Join the 5th Annual Festival of Faith Retreat on May 22-24, 2026, focusing on Christian love and service. Register now!