To serve on a Parish Council is a ministry and all those who serve are called to represent Christ and the Orthodox Faith to all whom they meet in all aspects of life. The Parish Council shall consist of the Priest, as the head of the Parish, and a number of elected lay members fixed by the Parish Bylaws or by local statute according to the needs of the Parish. The Parish Council is responsible to the Parish Assembly and to the respective Hierarch for conducting all Parish affairs in keeping with the mission, aims and purposes of the Church as set forth in the Charter and these Regulations. The Parish Council shall be deemed to mean also Board of Trustees or Board of Directors when such designations are required by local statute. The Priest shall be a non-voting member of the Parish Council.
Contact: Parish Priest via Church office: 615-333-1047, htgocoffice@gmail.com
The 2023 Parish Council is: John Miller (President), Philip Collins (Vice President), David Donald (Treasurer), Crina Sasaran (Secretary), Justin Clymer (Corresponding Secretary), Helen Bellos, Chuck Buckholts, George Kaludis, George Plaster, George Spanos, & Jason Valentine
The Parish Council also oversees several committees:
Scholarship Committee – provides funding for an annual $1,000.00 per year scholarship to qualified students. Chair: Bill Phillips
Building Committee – works in conjunction with the Parish Council to implement building projects on behalf of the parish community. Chairs: Mike Delvizis
Iconography Committee – works in conjunction with the Local Metropolitan and Parish Priest to implement new iconography for the Church. Chair: John Billo
Maintenance Committee – works in conjunction with the Parish Council to maintain the facilities and grounds.
Finance Committee – works with the Parish Council and PC Treasurer and is responsible for the accounting and financial organization and reporting of the Parish.
If you are interested in contacting or serving any of the committees, please contact the Parish Council President.