☦You Are Welcome Here
There is no parish here yet — no official name, no formal organization. What there is, is a place and a time: a small group of Orthodox Christians who live in or visit the Ludington area gathering to pray Vespers together. If you are Orthodox and find yourself near Ludington on a Saturday evening, or if you are simply curious about the Orthodox Church, you are warmly invited to join us. All jurisdictions and all backgrounds are welcome.
🕔When We Meet
Current Schedule — through Labor Day
Every Saturday evening at 5:00 PM
Beginning September 12, 2026
The 2nd Saturday of every month at 5:00 PM
Our regular weekly gathering continues through Labor Day weekend. Starting the following Saturday, September 12, 2026, we will move to a monthly rhythm, meeting on the second Saturday of each month at 5:00 PM. Check back here if you're ever unsure of the date.
📍Where We Meet
- Address
- 301 N James St, Ludington, MI 49431
- Building
- Mason County Life Recovery facility
- Service
- Vespers, 5:00 PM
- Parking
- Additional parking on the east side of James St. in the dirt lot, or curbside on James St.
We are grateful to Jason Miney of Mason County Life Recovery for graciously offering the use of this space for Saturday evening Vespers.
🕯What Is Vespers?
Vespers is the evening prayer service of the Orthodox Church, prayed as the sun sets to mark the beginning of a new liturgical day. It is a service of psalms, hymns, and prayers of thanksgiving that has been offered in one form or another since the early Church. No prior experience is necessary — you're welcome simply to come, stand, sit, and pray as you're able. Feel free to arrive a few minutes early if you'd like to ask questions beforehand.
✝Clergy
Fr. Gregory Hogg
Holy Cross Antiochian Orthodox Church — Grand Rapids, MI · Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese
Fr. Gregory and his wife, Khouria Cindy, have a vacation home in Ludington and lead our Saturday Vespers gatherings when they are in the area. While Fr. Gregory serves under the Antiochian jurisdiction, this gathering is open to Orthodox Christians of every jurisdiction, and to anyone interested in learning about the Orthodox faith.
✉Questions?
If you'd like to know more, confirm a date, or just let us know you're coming, give Fr. Gregory a call.
(616) 856-6228