On Sunday, February 15, 2026 with the blessing of our diocesan hierarch, Metropolitan Tikhon, the 2026 Parish Council members were installed into office. During the first meeting of the 2026 Council, Zachary Davidson was elected Senior Warden, Justin DeArmitt was elected Junior Warden, Ryan Harris was elected Treasurer. May the Lord bless them all!

On Sunday, February 8, 2026, Christ the Savior held its Annual Parish Meeting. The agenda, reports, budget, and draft minutes for the meeting are available below. A central focus of the meeting was continued progress toward building the new temple, including updates on permitting, fundraising milestones, and the launch of the Ambassadors’ Program to engage every household in the effort. Parishioners were encouraged to participate prayerfully and voluntarily as the community moves closer to the active construction phase. We thank all who attended, presented reports, and assisted with the minutes!

On Sunday, Feburary 8, 2026, we asked the Lord to bestow a blessing upon Taylor, Elisha, Arcadia, and Sybil Applegarth as they continue the ministry of candle-making for Christ the Savior. Using the traditional dipping method, they craft new candles from the remnants of those previously offered in worship, carefully layering wax until the desired diameter is reached. This invaluable ministry not only reduces the church’s need to purchase new candles but also ensures that every remnant of these sacred offerings is reverently repurposed. May the Lord abundantly bless the Applegarth family for their dedication, skill, and devotion to this holy work!

On Saturday, February 7, 2026 after Vespers, our parish gathered to offer prayers for Matthew Williams as he prepared to depart for bootcamp. Surrounded by the church community, including his mother Judy, we asked the Lord to bless and protect him in his training, to strengthen him in faith, and to comfort his loved ones during their time apart. As a token of our love and a reminder of God’s abiding presence, Matthew was presented with icons, a prayer book and a prayer rope. May Christ guide and guard him in body and soul, and may he always know the support and prayers of his parish family.

On Friday, January 23, 2026, parishioners from Christ the Savior joined other Orthodox Christians and countless people who gathered for the March For Life in Washington, DC. The march is a pro-life rally protesting abortion, held in the nation's capital near the anniversary of the infamous decision in the United States Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, which was thankfully overturned in 2022. 

On Sunday, January 18, 2026, we were pleased to welcome Alyssa Marie into the catechumenate during the Divine Liturgy. We humbly ask the Lord's continued blessing upon her as she prepares herself for sacramental reception into the Orthodox Church!

You are invited to join Christ the Savior Orthodox Church for a group outing to opening night of Moses the Black on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:55 pm at Regal Salisbury (2322 North Salisbury Boulevard, Salisbury, MD 21801). Directed by Yelena Popovic, whose earlier film Man of God told the story of St. Nektarios, this powerful new movie is inspired by the life of Saint Moses the Black. The film explores violence, repentance, and radical transformation. Come experience this moving story together as a parish on opening night!

On Sunday, January 11, 2026 we were pleased to welcome John Rickman into the Orthodox Church through Holy Chrismation. John has taken St. John of San Francisco as his patron saint. We congratulate John and his brother, Jacob, who served as his sponsor. May the Lord grant them health, strength, salvation, a furtherance in every good thing, and many blessed years!

On Sunday, January 4, 2026, we kept the custom of St. Basil's Bread (The Vasilopeta).  May the Lord grant all the recipients of the coins many blessed years!

On Sunday, January 4, 2026 we were pleased to welcome Brendan (St. Brendan the Navigator) and Ginger (St. Mary Magdalene) Fannon into the Orthodox Church through Holy Chrismation. We congratulate them heartily. May the Lord grant them health, strength, salvation, a furtherance in every good thing, and many blessed years!

On Sunday, January 4, 2026, we were pleased to welcome Joshua McKelvey into the catechumenate during the Divine Liturgy. We humbly ask the Lord's continued blessing upon him as he prepares himself for sacramental reception into the Orthodox Church!