GOMSOC: A Labor of Love
 In the past several years, the Orthodox Christian population grew rapidly in the Southern Orange County area, and so did the need for a church that could serve the needs of that population.

In June 2003, the Greek Orthodox Mission of South Orange County (GOMSOC) was established under the authority of His Eminence Metropolitan Anthony and the Commission for Orthodox Missions and Evangelism (C.O.M.E.).

The spiritual community and programs that have flourished is a testament that all things are possible through God.

Church Life
From weekly Liturgical services to Bible classes, life at GOMSOC is enriched with many opportunities for learning more about our relationship with God and each other.

  • Every Sunday, we celebrate the Divine Liturgy at the JSerra High School chapel. We invite everyone to join us in prayer and worship as one family.

  • During our weekly Fellowship Hour after Sunday Liturgy, we strive to meet everyone and make them feel like a member of our family.

  • Sunday School gives children an opportunity to learn about the Bible, their Orthodox faith and socialize in a structured environment.

  • Catechism Classes offers courses for anyone interested in learning more about Orthodoxy.

Anyone can participate in the Divine Liturgy, whether it’s preparing Prosphoro (bread), ushering, being in the choir, or assisting the priest as an acolyte (altar boy), there is a place for everyone.

Culture
 Greek education aims at distilling in the minds and hearts the spiritual, moral and cultural values of our Greek Orthodox faith and Greek heritage.

  • Greek Language School not only gives children an opportunity to learn a new language, it also exposes them to a new culture.
  • Greek Dance School offers courses for everyone ages 5 and up! It is a great opportunity for anyone to learn the basic steps to all Greek folk dances. Experienced dancers will find the depth of instruction to be invaluable and that will ultimately lead to breakthroughs.  
  • Special Events are always being planned for our community. From glendis (Greek party) and picnics to guest speakers and special screenings, we offer many opportunities for everyone to meet new people and make friends.

Growing A Church Family
 Come, be part of our greater family, where we can pray together, love one another, grow our families together, watch out for each other, break bread together, laugh together, share together and be strong together all while uniting to build a church for generations to come.

Become A Part Of Our Family
Being a newer church, there are many opportunities for you to support our mission and join our family.

Prayer is something we all can do. A contribution of your time and talent is also welcomed and encouraged. Whether you wish to work with children or the elderly, take on a leadership role in the mission, worship as an acolyte, reader, usher, sing in the choir, assist at fellowship hour or even help maintain the facilities, there is something for everyone to get involved. You might even think of something that we’re not doing today, and start a new program.

Lastly, your financial support is welcomed. Your contribution, large or small, keeps the mission going by supporting our ministries and covers 100% percent of our facility expenses and priest. Whether you give weekly, monthly, yearly, anonymously and/or contribute in the basket on Sundays, your voluntary support of our mission family will allow us to continue to grow and achieve parish status.

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us via email at info@gomsoc.org

 

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Our Mission Statement

  
 


To establish a Greek Orthodox Church in South Orange County which follows, preserves and continues our timeless religious beliefs and traditions and emphasizes our Hellenic customs and values.

  

 

Testimonies

  
 
"We very much want out children to be a part of an Orthodox community and learn through living through their Christian heritage. We feel having the Mission Church's support right here in our backyard will help our children realize they have a Christian community they can grow with and depend on."

- JoAnne Wilson

"When I think about our Mission Church, the word 'family' comes to mind. The sense of belonging to such a wonderful group of people is difficult to put into words. This new community is sent from Heaven for us. I cherish the new friendships the community has offered and look forward to next year when I plan to retire from teaching and have more time to devote to the Mission Church's needs."

- Fran Karnazis

"The Greek Orthodox Mission has been a calling for me. From the beginning stages and needing help, I feel I can offer something and be a part of something new and exquisite. That leads to an overall feeling of belonging. The people are very warm and welcoming and I have already made many friends and acquaintances, a fact that was missing elsewhere."

- Katerina Terry

"Our family benefits from attending the Mission Church. We enjoy being part of a church that wants to keep the Greek Orthodox culture alive! My husband is not Greek, but he likes being Greek Orthodox. We look forward to attending church every Sunday."

- The Travis Family