Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church of Beaverton OR

Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church of Beaverton

Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church of Beaverton serves the Orthodox Christian community of Beaverton, Oregon, offering regular worship services and preserving Greek Orthodox faith, traditions, and community life in the region.

Phone:

+1 (503) 644-7444

E-mail:

churchoffice@stjohngoc.org

Website:

https://www.stjohngoc.org

Address:

14485 Southwest Walker Road

Beaverton, Oregon 97006

Directions:

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Clergy:

Rev. Presbyter Matthew Swehla, Presiding Priest; Rev. Deacon Innocent Duchow-Pressley

Church Type:

Parish

Denomination:

Greek Orthodox

Metropolis:

Metropolis of San Francisco

Affiliation:

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

Ecumenical Patriarch:

Bartholomew I of Constantinople

Clergy Information updated Jan 2026

History

Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church of Beaverton, Oregon was founded in 1997 by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco to minister to Orthodox Christians on the west side of metropolitan Portland, a part of the rapidly growing Portland metropolitan area that had long been served only by the Holy Trinity Cathedral in northeast Portland. The decision to establish a westside parish reflected both the geographic expansion of the Portland area and the Metropolis's recognition that Orthodox Christian communities needed to be accessible to the faithful wherever they lived.

From its founding the parish has carried a clear mission: to foster the spiritual maturity of the Orthodox Christian faithful and to reach out to inquirers, the unchurched, and inactive Orthodox on the west side of Portland through worship, the sacramental life, education, philanthropy, hospitality, and fellowship. That outward-facing vision has produced a congregation in which approximately sixty percent of the adult members are converts to the Orthodox Christian Faith, drawn from Protestant, Catholic, and other backgrounds who discovered in Orthodoxy the fullness of the ancient Christian tradition. All services are conducted in English, with some hymns sung in Greek, making the liturgical life of the Church fully accessible to the diverse community that gathers at Saint John's each Sunday.

The parish is also the host of Portland's only Orthodox Christian school, Agia Sophia Academy, currently offering pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade, and operates the Logos Bookstore, one of the few dedicated Orthodox Christian bookstores in the Pacific Northwest. In February 2025, the parish voted unanimously to purchase a 5.9-acre property on NE Walker Road in Hillsboro, the future site of a purpose-built Byzantine-style church designed to accommodate 400 worshippers in a structure that blends recognizably Orthodox architectural forms with the timber construction traditions of the Pacific Northwest.

Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church at 14485 SW Walker Road in Beaverton serves the Orthodox Christian faithful of the west side of metropolitan Portland as a parish of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco within the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

This page serves as a reference resource for Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church of Beaverton, providing essential information such as location, contact details, clergy, and church affiliation. It is intended to help visitors and members of the Orthodox Christian community easily find accurate parish information in one place.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register as a member at a Greek Orthodox parish?

Parish membership is generally established by registering with the church office. Each parish may have its own process for enrollment and participation in parish life.

Can I attend services if I am not a registered member of the parish?

Greek Orthodox churches welcome visitors and non-members to attend services. Participation in sacraments may require coordination with the parish and priest.

How do I contact the parish priest for pastoral matters?

Pastoral requests are typically handled by the parish priest. The parish office can assist with contact details and help coordinate appointments or inquiries.

How do I register to baptize my child in the Greek Orthodox Church?

Baptism requests are handled by the local parish. The church will usually require documentation from the parents and godparent, along with coordination with the priest to schedule the baptism.

How do I request a wedding date at my Greek Orthodox church?

Wedding dates are scheduled through the parish office and priest. Availability depends on the church calendar, fasting periods, and parish guidelines, so it is recommended to inquire well in advance.

How do I obtain a copy of my Greek Orthodox marriage certificate?

Marriage certificates are typically issued by the church where the sacrament took place. To request a copy, contact the parish office directly and ask what information or identification is required.

How do I obtain a copy of my Greek Orthodox baptismal certificate?

Baptismal certificates are typically issued by the church where the baptism took place. To request a copy, contact the parish office directly and ask what information or identification is required.

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