ADULT MINISTRIES
PHILOPTOCHOS
The Philoptochos, which means “Friends of the Poor” in Greek, is a charitable organization of Orthodox women who work together to serve Christ and their fellow human beings and wider society.
The Philoptochos members promote the charitable, benevolent, and philanthropic purposes of the Greek Orthodox Church here in America and in the Somerville area, together with the Parish Priest and the Parish Council.
GOLDEN CLUB
The Golden Club is an active group within our Dormition Church Family, always on the move, always planning events with a great many activities and day-trips planned. The Golden Club enjoys their time together both in and out of Church. We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of Christians 60 and over by ministering to their changing needs and equipping them for greater service to the Lord.
DORMITION TABLE
Putting the Lord’s commands into action by serving the community. The Dormition Church nourishes those in need from around the Somerville area and beyond through the Dormition Table Ministry. The Dormition Table is the fruit of many parishioners’ collective efforts to plan, organize, and start our own Dormition church soup kitchen. The Dormition Table strives to provide and serve freshly cooked meals twice a month for the community (and we hope and pray that we can serve more often in the near future).
We owe many thanks to those faithful who contributed to the Dormition Table with their time, talent, and treasure over the years. All of them, as well as those currently engaged in this important ministry, have tried to fulfill Christ’s great command: “For I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink….” (Mat. 25:35).
LOVE THY NEIGHBOR
Turning faith into action through hands-on service
We're a Christ-centered ministry at Dormition Orthodox Church, but we welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. Our ministry brings together believers who want to turn compassion into tangible action, because loving your neighbor isn't just a commandment, it's a calling we live out together.
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Love Thy Neighbor Ministry:
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Supports foster children through our Christmas Gift Drive and Backpack Drive
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Provides food security through meal prep, partnerships, and our Community Refrigerator opening in 2026
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Helps neighbors in crisis with warm clothing, essential supplies, and emergency support
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Prepares meals for local shelters and community pantries
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Assists shut-in elderly with transportation to church services and other events
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Welcomes volunteers from all Christian backgrounds who want to serve with compassion
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