St Herman Orthodox Church

About this church

St. Herman Antiochian Orthodox Church in Wasilla serves the Matanuska-Susitna Valley and gathers for worship on Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Great Vespers is held Saturday at 6 p.m. On Sunday, Orthros (Matins) begins at 9 a.m. and flows directly into the Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m., which usually ends around 11:30. Arriving at or just before 10 may mean catching the end of Matins, which is normal. First-time visitors will see icons covering the walls, candles, and incense, and will notice worshipers crossing themselves, bowing, or prostrating. Service books are available to help visitors follow along. Weekday service times can change, so the parish asks visitors to check its online calendar.

Children attend services alongside adults rather than in a separate Sunday school. A child who cries loudly can be taken to the narthex (foyer) or the front deck and brought back in afterward. After the Liturgy each week, the parish hosts a small coffee hour and potluck snack, and guests are asked not to bring food. The website offers several contact forms: Plan a Visit, Ask the Priest, Let's Get Coffee for meeting face to face, and a prayer request form. The parish also posts events such as an annual country fair, a bazaar, and parish retreats, along with weekly bulletins and sermons. The church has its own parking lot, and visitors are encouraged to park near the front deck of the building with the cross on top.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Service times, parking, first-time visitor info · Sunday service details, coffee hour, children · Homepage: parish identity, address, services · Parish events list

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