Welcome to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

Ukrainian Orthodox Church!

We are a parish of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA under the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople and our doors and hearts are open to you and your family!  Our church follows the NEW Julian Calendar. All Orthodox Christians are welcome and encouraged to participate in the Blessed Sacraments of Repentance and Eucharist.  See the bulletin tab for all liturgical information regarding feasts and commemorations.

Do you love God and desire a deeper union in Him through Christ?  Are you moved by the beauty of traditional architecture, iconography, and liturgy?  Do you love to experience warm, family-friendly fellowship, to hear good music and Christ-centered preaching, to participate in enriching adult education and to offer the same to your children?  If so, then "Come and See" us!  It would be a blessing if you could visit us and we encourage you to come back as often as you can.  Perhaps you will find our parish to be your spiritual home!

We are located at 1301 Newport Avenue in Northampton, Pennsylvania.

Get step-by-step walking or driving directions to our church. 1) click HERE 2) enter your starting point 3) click on Get Directions

Visit the 360° Virtual Tour of our church by opening the "360 Virtual Tour" page.  It is a fully immersive, sharable virtual reality tour of our church building. Enjoy  a glimpse of the beauty and majesty within our church.

If you wan to help Ukraine, please make donations to the UOC of USA fundraising - or Donate via Paypal.

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Pysanky Workshop Photos here for the 3/22/25 workshop.                                  

Photos - Country Junction Pocono Pumpkin Festival HERE!                           

Photos - Christian Pumpkin Carving Workshop HERE!

- Pyrohy schedule: April 24; May 8, 22. First come, first served until we reach 250 doz. Please call Helen Crayosky at 610-261-4575 with your order. (no texts or email please). Leave your name, phone number and quantity.  Note: You will receive a confirmation/reminder call 5 days in advance. $10.00 per dozen -  exact cash or check payable to Sisterhood. Please pick-up between 10:00am –12:00pm at the church. Note:  if you do not pick up by 1:00 pm on the pickup date, your order will be sold to people on the waitlist.

- UPDATE! - Our Hierarchs granted their approval and blessings to transition to the New Julian Calendar! See the official letters and Holiday changes HERE

-- 2024 Essay Contest photos of UOL here: WINNER – Alexandra Ost. Participation Danica Ost and Elizabeth Kravchenko.

- Sight and Sound Theater trip to see Daniel with Archbishop Daniel here!

- David and Elizabeth's Birthday Party photos here.

- Register here to view a free presentation that discusses the evolution of creating pysanky . Artist and ethnographer Sofika Zielyk explains how, in time of war, pysanky can be seen as a metaphor for Ukraine and its people. Fragile, yet formidable, they are all intent on persevering and overcoming in their existential fight against evil.  

- Pysanky Workshops – Stay tuned for details for an upcoming workshop on March 22, 2025. Archived - 22 participants attended succesful workshops on March 9, 2024 with instructors Christina Deutsch and Jessie Hnatow. Each attendee left the church hall with a colorful, symbolic, completed pysanka. Click on the Assumption Facebook page to see workshop photos. Go to this Facebook page to see 2023 workshop photos.

- Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God and David Kravchenko's baptism here!

- Congratulations to this year’s 2024 graduates Andrii Semenovitch,  Lexi Ost, and Sabrina Ost. (See Photos here.) Also, see 2023 high school graduates Isabelle Sawarynski, Adrianna Truss and University graduate Anthony Sawarynski. We wish you all the best. May God lead you!  (See Photos here.)

-Congratulations to Ella and Jack Misko in occasion of the First Confession! May God bless you on your path of spiritual development.(See Photos here.)

- Celebrate AVMUOC events with photos by Kate Duffy Photography, LLC.  Click HERE, enter your name and email, view and/or download.  (10/24/21-9/24/22)

 - Photos from the 101st anniversary heirarchical Divine Liturgy and celebration at the Northampton Event and Banquet Center - 09/24/22 HERE

 - Photos of special events, church council, UOL, and Sisterhood members on Our Church Family!

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Tune in to our news, announcements, and online Facebook Livestream Liturgies HERE!

NOTE: You do NOT need to have a Facebook account to view the online service. When you go to the Assumption of Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church page, if you are not logged in, it may prompt you to log in, but you can simply click “Not Now” and the login pop up will disappear.

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ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE OF CONSTANTINOPLE AND NEW ROME
1301 Newport Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania 18067
 Rev. Fr. Oleg Kravchenko, Rector,   
Protodeacon Mikhail Sawarynski, Attached
Websites:               holyassumption.org and ukrainianorthodoxchurchusa.org
Facebook:              Assumption of the Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church
YouTube:               AVM UOC Church

Contacts:               
Fr. Oleg Kravchenko – (484) 834-7261; olegkravchenko2212@gmail.com
Protodeacon Mikhail – (H) (610) 262-3876; pravoslavni@rcn.com
Office – (610) 262-2882; avmuoc@gmail.com
Webmaster, John Hnatow – john.hnatow@gmail.com

Of Note:                                                                                                                        -

• Communion is only for Orthodox Christians.
• Preparation for Communion: going for Confession, praying, and fasting.
• Confessions: Vespers on the first Saturday of the month, Sundays before Liturgies, or by appointment.
• -Make a list of living and deceased and bring it to the Altar. We’ll pray for them during a Liturgy.
• For pastoral visits at home or hospital or special prayer requests ask Fr. Oleg.
• A directory of parishioners’ names and addresses is available (vestibule) for those who would like to send cards or good wishes.
• Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avmuocoftheusa

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GХристос Хрестився! В Річці Йордані!    

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!
 
    Let’s pray for peace in Ukraine                            

Молімось за мир в Україні

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