Anniversary Gala
The TGOC Anniversary Gala is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year. Celebrating the founding of Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church is a fun way for the parish to come together each year for dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. We would love to add you to our Committee in order to continue this exciting tradition.
Austin Greek Festival
The Annual Austin Greek Festival was created to support the Building Expansion Fund, and all proceeds from the Festival go to that cause. In years past, we typically have over 200 volunteers that ensure the Festival runs smoothly. If you are looking for an opportunity to get involved with this wonderful ministry and an opportunity to meet our fellow parishioners, please contact one of the festival leads.
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Coffee Hour
The Coffee Hour Ministry (CHM) is an important part of our parish life. It offers joy, hospitality, and love to all parishioners and guests following Divine Liturgy. CHM is part of each family’s stewardship obligation. Every family is assigned to a team and if everyone fulfills their obligation, each team will only host once or twice per year. Each team will be led by an assigned Team Captain to coordinate information. Additionally, CHM is looking for families that are willing to fill-in when extra support is needed. Click here to find the CHM duties. For more information, Contact Debra Woodruff or join our email list on Realm.
Click to learn more about the Coffee Hour Ministry Duties.
Community First Dinners
Community First! Dinners are an opportunity to bring the love of Christ to formerly chronically homeless residents through a meal. We work with other local Orthodox churches to cook, bring, and serve the meal. We also eat alongside the residents and enjoy fellowship with them. What a beautiful way to bring the light of Christ to others!
Encore
Gathering baby boomers (55+) for fellowship and education, Encore plans fun gatherings and events several times a year. For the latest events, look at the parish calendar. To be added to the email list, please contact Bill and Linda Robertson.
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Greek Golf Day
Come one, come all to our fun day on the green! Join us for our annual Greek Golf Day tournament. To learn more about joining us and registering to play or sponsoring a hole, click here.
Men’s Fellowship
The Men’s Fellowship group focuses on the spiritual growth of its members. The group usually meets monthly to discuss a relevant topic and hosts a special men’s dinner during Bright Week. All men are welcome to join, and no registration is necessary.
Schedule: Check out the parish calendar and bulletin for announcements of upcoming events.
For more information, please contact Russell Boyer or join the email list via Realm.
Mobile Loaves and Fishes
Mobile Loaves and Fishes is an Austin-based non-profit organization that offers food, clothing, and other life-sustaining essentials to the local homeless community. On the second Saturday of every month, Transfiguration’s team of parishioners prepares lunches at the MLF site and distributes them, along with other supplies, to homeless people throughout the city.
If you are interested in volunteering for MLF, please contact us or join the email list via Realm.
Monthly Luncheons
Our Monthly Luncheons, held after Divine Liturgy, are an important fundraiser for our parish which strengthens our sense of community as we come together for meals. We are always in need of sponsors to pull this off. You can team up with others and plan out a menu that is catered or cook the meal yourself. It can be a simple meal of burgers or something more elaborate. What a great way to offer your time, talent, and treasure to support Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church.
Please email here if you are interested in sponsoring a luncheon.
OCF – Orthodox College Fellowship
OCF is the official collegiate campus ministry program under the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America. OCF transforms the lives of college students in the United States and Canada by guiding them along the path to Jesus Christ through His Church, cultivating a campus community of worship, witness, service, fellowship and education.
Our Vision
To be the loving presence of Christ and the Orthodox Church on college campuses;
To be an integral part of students’ spiritual formation by challenging them to explore the Faith; and
To inspire students to commit to living an Orthodox Christian way of life daily.
Partnering with St. Elias, Transfiguration is a vital part of Austin’s very active OCF chapter. The group meets on the UT campus once per week, and gets together frequently for service projects, YES College Days and other special events. For more information visit the National OCF website.
Philoptochos
Philoptochos is the largest national philanthropic organization of Greek Orthodox women. Our Transfiguration chapter, established in 1993, raises money for numerous local charities and operates several philanthropic outreach programs.
The National Philoptochos Mission is: To aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, the handicapped, the victims of disasters, to undertake the burial of impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who may need the help of the Church through fund raising efforts; and; To promote the charitable, benevolent, and philanthropic purposes of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, through instructional programs, presentations, lectures, seminars and other educational resources; To preserve and perpetuate Orthodox Christian concepts and the Orthodox Christian Family, and through them, to promote the Greek Orthodox Faith and traditions, in accordance with its doctrines, canons, discipline, divine worship, usages and customs; To promote participation in the activities of the Greek Orthodox community, with the cooperation of the Parish Priest and the Parish Council. The charitable work of the Society shall be performed with discretion, courtesy and kindness. To learn more about Philoptochos, the scheduled events, and to register click here.
Welcome Committee
The welcome committee is responsible for engaging new and potential congregants who visit our parish. We answer questions and guide them to the resources our parish provides.
If you are interested in volunteering for our welcome committee, please contact us or join the email list via Realm.
Women’s Fellowship
Women’s Fellowship offers an opportunity to deepen intergenerational connections among women in our community. Whether new or a lifelong Orthodox Christian, all are welcome! We come together in shared faith, engaging in enlightening & real conversations, and fostering a supportive environment where wisdom and experiences are exchanged.
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Young Professionals
The Young Professionals Ministry at Transfiguration was founded to foster spiritual growth and long-lasting relationships for young adults/professionals and their families. Events throughout the year are intended to give young professionals a space to foster genuine friendship, and build a network of support within the wider Church community. The group offers opportunities to socialize, volunteer, and learn and grow in our faith, and is Pan-Orthodox. For more information, visit our page.