Over $5,000 Raised to Support the Stremsky Family and their Work! Thank you to all who attended their Performance and Donated! 

The Children's Choir of Orenburg, Russia also known as the Stremsky Orphan Choir gave a Concert in our Church this past Thursday, October 9. The concert was FREE and was open to the public. The Stremsky family was grateful for the generosity and hospitality given by the parish. 

The group of 15 girls and boys who performed were just a few of the 70 orphans who were adopted by a remarkable Russian Orthodox Priest, the Very Rev. Nikolai Stremsky and his wife, Matushka Galina Stremsky, making the Stremsky family the largest family in all Russia.

A little history...... In 1990, Very Rev. Stremsky was appointed to a dilapidated church in the remote Orenburg region of Russia.  Over the following 18 years, the energetic priest and his wife adopted 70  orphans; completely rebuilt the church; founded a free school for his own and other area children; started an old age home and a lay service group to help them.  His religious community also includes a bakery and sewing factory, which provides this expansive family and extended community with free clothing and food.

Having found, among this large family, a number of very talented singers, Fr. Nikolai organized a children's chorus. Their repertoire includes a variety of Russian folk and spiritual music. The group tours to raise money for their brothers and sisters back home. Thanks to all who donated and who came to watch and listen to this very talented group. May God Grant them and you Many Years!