Ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. (Jer. 6:16)
Beloved Parish Friends and Family,
Please join us for our Parish Picnic on Saturday, September 19th at 12pm in Challenger Park!
Festivities will begin around 12pm, and we will have Vespers at the park around 5pm. The picnic is a wonderful event to invite friends, family, and neighbors to, giving them a great introduction to our community and the Orthodox faith. Vespers in the park is a great witness to the Parker area.
Challenger Park is next to the Parker Rec Center at Lincoln and Jordan. We have gazebos A, B, and C (west side of the park next to the soccer fields, not by the baseball diamonds) with multiple fixed tables and chairs reserved all day. There are porta-potties directly next to the gazebos, with public restrooms a short walk by the baseball fields. There are many electrical outlets for keeping food warm, but no running water or grills. Feel free to bring camp chairs, outdoor games, or anything else to make the time more joyous and comfortable!
Please use the SignUp Genius (link below) to let us know you are willing to help with setup/cleanup, and to aid in organizing food. We are solicitating 2 volunteers to bring grills for cooking. The parish will be providing the main meat for the event, but please bring another dish, snack, dessert, or drinks to share. Don't know if you can make it or can't bring anything? No problem! Still come and enjoy a good time with us.
Sign up to help setup/cleanup here!
Date
09/19/2026 (Sat.)
Time
12:00PM - 7:00PM MDT
Location
Challenger Park 17299 Lincoln Ave. Parker, CO 80134
Hello and Greetings in the Lord.
I’m Father Alexander Vallens, priest and rector of St. Tikhon Orthodox Christian Mission. We are a parish of the Orthodox Church in America. The Orthodox Church is the original, ancient Christian church founded by Christ at Pentecost, and continued by His apostles. It has been in unbroken existence for 2000 years. Throughout its history, Orthodox Christianity (sometimes called Eastern Orthodoxy) has remained faithful to the teachings and practices of the Apostles and the Early Church Fathers.
The beauty of Orthodox worship must be experienced to be appreciated, so I invite you to visit us. Please feel free to come as you are. We’re a diverse community – young, old, individuals, families, of various backgrounds, with many converts. You’re very welcome, regardless of your familiarity with the Church. Feel free to reach out to me by phone or email with any questions or concerns. You can also check out our Facebook site to get a better feel for the community. We are located in Parker, Colorado (metro Denver) but welcome visitors from anywhere.
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