named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Divine Services Participation
Families and children can serve as altar helpers, readers, and singers in the Church of the Holy and Life-Giving Trinity during retreats
Spiritual Retreat Program
Weekend retreats for Orthodox Christian families to participate in divine services, receive spiritual instruction, discuss family life, and engage in outdoor activities in a secluded natural setting
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
- Conducts divine services and sacramental ritesHosts regular divine services on Sundays, major Orthodox feasts, Great Lent, and Bright Week, and performs sacraments including baptisms, marriages, panikhidas, and molebens.
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Operates Christian spiritual retreatProvides a retreat setting for Orthodox Christian families to engage in spiritual growth through participation in divine services, learning about the Orthodox faith, discussions on family issues, and time in nature. Retreat services are offered at no cost to visitors.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4K
Contributions & grants$4K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$8K
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balance sheet
Total assets$184K
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Net assets$45K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -39.0%
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Church of the Holy and Life-Giving Trinity Government — House church where divine services are conducted; services require advance coordination with the Retreat Center.
- Facebook Partner — Social media presence on Facebook
- Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia Government — Religious jurisdiction under which the church operates, led by Metropolitan Hilarion.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Financial Accessibility as Inclusion Strategy 19 orgsmethodology: financial-accessibilityBy offering free retreat access, we increase participation among economically diverse populations because removing financial barriers aligns with our mission of open spiritual inclusion and broadens engagement with Orthodox Christian practice.shared approach: Financial Access Through Tuition Assistance →
- Integrated House Church and Retreat Modelmethodology: house_churchBy embedding a house church within a retreat center, we sustain ongoing spiritual practice and community formation because the integration supports both periodic retreat and continuous religious life in a shared sacred space.
- Liturgical Immersion Modelmethodology: liturgical-immersionBy immersing participants in Orthodox liturgical life without requiring adherence to historical communal forms, we deepen spiritual understanding and engagement because accessible, focused experiences lower barriers to entry while preserving theological depth.