Living our faith together.
Our parish life extends beyond Sunday morning. Through our ministries we worship, learn, serve, and grow as one family in Christ — children, teens, young adults, families, and seniors all finding a place to belong and to contribute.
Whether you're exploring Orthodoxy for the first time or have been at Archangel Michael for decades, we'd love to have you join one of our ministries.
Worship
The ministries that serve our Divine Liturgy and daily prayer life.
Parish Choir
Leading the congregation in the hymnody of the Divine Liturgy and the services of the Church throughout the year.
Altar Servers
Boys and young men serving the priest at the Holy Altar during Divine Liturgy and other services.
Readers & Chanters
Chanting the Epistle, Psalter, and hymns of the services alongside the choir and the clergy.
Ushers & Greeters
Welcoming visitors, seating newcomers, and helping our worship services run smoothly each Sunday.
Youth & Family
Forming our children in the Orthodox faith from infancy through young adulthood.
Sunday School
Weekly religious education for children from pre-K through high school, held after Divine Liturgy during the school year.
JOY
Junior Orthodox Youth, for children in grades 3 through 6. Monthly activities that combine fellowship, service, and fun.
HOPE
Holy Orthodox Primary Experience, for our youngest parishioners in grades K through 2.
GOYA
Greek Orthodox Youth of America, our teen ministry for grades 7 through 12 — retreats, service projects, basketball, dance, and faith.
Education
Deepening our understanding of Orthodoxy at every age.
Greek School
Weekly classes in Modern Greek language and Hellenic culture for children and adults, taught by parish volunteers.
Adult Education
Parish-wide catechism and teaching series throughout the year, for lifelong Orthodox Christians and seekers alike.
Bible Study
Small-group weekly study of Scripture led by clergy and experienced teachers of the parish.
Orthodoxy 101
A structured introduction to the Orthodox Christian faith for inquirers, catechumens, and the simply curious.
Fellowship
Where the body of Christ gathers outside the hours of worship.
Philoptochos
Friends of the Poor. The women's philanthropic society of the parish — caring for the sick, the needy, and the life of the community.
Men's Fellowship
Men of the parish gathering monthly for prayer, discussion, service projects, and mutual support.
Young Adults
Ages 18 to 35. Fellowship, faith, and friendship for college students and young professionals in the parish.
Seniors Fellowship
Luncheons, outings, and gatherings for the senior members of our parish family.
Outreach & Service
Extending the love of Christ to our neighbors in Colorado Springs and beyond.
Local Outreach
Ongoing partnerships with Colorado Springs-area shelters, food banks, and families in need throughout the year.
IOCC
International Orthodox Christian Charities. Supporting Orthodox humanitarian work around the world.
FOCUS
Fellowship of Orthodox Christians United to Serve. Pan-Orthodox domestic service through food, clothing, shelter, and jobs programs.
OCMC
Orthodox Christian Mission Center. Supporting Orthodox missions in developing countries around the globe.
Every ministry at Archangel Michael is run by parishioners who saw a need and stepped forward. If one of these has caught your attention — or if you have an idea for a ministry we don't yet have — please reach out to Father Dennis or the parish office.