Holy Resurrection Orthodox Mission is a mission-parish of the autocephalous (self-ruled) Orthodox Church in America (OCA). Our mission was originally established in Aiken, South Carolina as a missionary outreach of Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Columbia, South Carolina. We relocated to Augusta, Georgia in August 2010 and relocated again to North Augusta, South Carolina in May 2013. We are a growing and dynamic community of Orthodox faithful living the ancient witness of the Church today.
As you can see from our name, our focus is missionary work. We welcome new people into the Church and help them to grow in knowledge and strength in the Gospel so that they can help to continue our missionary efforts with their family and friends.
Our congregation is made up of people from all walks of life, and even different countries and cultures. We would love to see you, no matter where you are from or what your background may be. And don't worry if you're new to Orthodoxy; a significant percentage of our parish is made up of people who came to the Orthodox Church from other Christian confessions. You're sure to find someone with similar experiences to yours, and we welcome all visitors with open arms. Be sure to stay after Sunday worship services for the fellowship meal so you can get to know us.
Sunday | |
9:40am | - Hours The prayers of the Third and Sixth Hours are read prior to the beginning of the Divine Liturgy service on Sunday. |
10:00am | - Divine Liturgy The Divine Liturgy is the primary worship service of the Church. It is a eucharistic service. A fellowship meal follows. |
Wednesday | |
5:30pm | - Reader's Vespers Vespers is the first service of the Daily Cycle (starting at sundown) of divine services celebrated in the Orthodox Church. |
Saturday | |
5:30pm | - 9th Hour & Great Vespers Immediately before Great Vespers, the Ninth Hour is read. |
Are you seeking to worship as the first Christians did? Do you want to experience the life and faith of the early Church? If you can answer "Yes" to any of those questions, you should visit the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Mission.
See how our services are conducted, meet the people and experience for yourself what life in the Kingdom of God is meant to be.
If you aren't quite ready to visit the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Mission and have questions, please feel free to contact our priest, Father Matthew Fuhrman. You may also do some reading here.
From Augusta/Evans/Martinez
Travel east on I-20. In South Carolina, take exit 5 and turn right onto Edgefield Road then turn left on Ascauga Lake Road. The address is 1660 Ascauga Lake Road. It will be on your left shortly after crossing I-520.
From North Augusta
Travel north on Edgefield Road. Before crossing I-20, turn right onto Ascauga Lake Road. The address is 1660 Ascauga Lake Road. It will be on your left shortly after crossing I-520.
From Aiken/Graniteville
Take US-78 W. Shortly after Aiken Technical College, turn right on Sudlow Lake Road. At Ascauga Lake Road, turn left. The address is 1660 Ascauga Lake Road. It will be on your right shortly before crossing I-520.
From the direction of Columbia
Take I-20 W. Take exit 6 (I-520W towards Augusta). Depart 520 via exit 22 and continue to Edgefield Road. Turn right on Edgefield Road then turn right again on Ascauga Lake Road. The address is 1660 Ascauga Lake Road. It will be on your left shortly after crossing back over I-520.
From Edgefield
Take Sweetwater Road going south. Turn right onto SC-121 S (Edgefield Road). Shortly after crossing I-20, turn left onto Ascauga Lake Road. The address is 1658 Ascauga Lake Road. It will be on your left shortly after crossing I-520.