The 2026 Annual Parish Meeting of Christ the Savior Orthodox Church highlighted significant spiritual, numerical, and financial growth. Parish membership rose from 80 to 100, with 13 baptisms, 11 chrismations, 22 catechumens, and average Sunday attendance reaching approximately 127. Stewardship remained strong, meeting the $162,000 operating goal and finishing the year with a surplus, while over $309,000 was raised for capital and designated funds.
Major focus centered on building the new temple, reflecting both spiritual vision and tangible progress. The parish successfully completed a $100,000 matching challenge within seven months and began working toward a second $150,000 match. During the meeting, an extraordinary development was announced: the same donor committed an additional $250,000 matching gift beyond the original pledges. This brings the total matching opportunity to $500,000, meaning that if the parish fully responds, $1 million could be raised toward construction. These matching gifts were presented as a clear sign of momentum and confidence in the project. In addition, a deeply meaningful $50,000 memorial donation was received in memory of Matushka Annice Oleynik, further advancing the building effort and strengthening the parish’s resolve to move from preparation into the active phase of constructing the new temple.
Facility maintenance needs were addressed responsibly, finances were audited with no significant concerns, and the 2026 budget was approved. The Ambassadors’ Program was introduced to engage every household in prayerful, voluntary participation in the building effort.
Glory to God for all things!
Documents
All Reports
Agenda
Minutes of 2025 Annual Meeting
Report of the Rector
Report of the Senior Warden
Report of the Junior Warden
Report of the Treasurer
Report of the Auditors
Report of the Choir Director
Report of the Planning Commission
Proposed 2026 Budget
2026 Parish Council Nominations
Update:
Approved Budget
Draft Minutes (forthcoming)
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Christ the Savior Orthodox Church
10315 Carey Road
Berlin, MD 21811
302-537-6055
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You are invited to join Christ the Savior Orthodox Church for a group outing to see The Story of Everything on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM at Regal Salisbury. In a world that often sees the universe as random and without meaning, this film invites us to behold creation with wonder and reverence. From the vastness of the galaxies to the hidden complexity within a single cell, we are reminded that “the heavens declare the glory of God” (Psalm 19:1). What we encounter is not chaos, but order… not accident, but beauty… not silence, but a quiet testimony to the Logos who sustains all things. This is more than a film about science. It is an invitation to see the world as a gift, to rediscover awe, and to deepen our gratitude to God, the Creator of all. Come experience this inspiring and thought-provoking film together as a parish!
$13,433.00
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