A Brief History of God's Church in Scottsdale

A brief history of the Community of Assumption.

May 1984 - Home Orthodox Missions Endowment (HOME) Foundation was formed by Metropolitan Anthony to develop additional Orthodox Churches.

September 16, 1987 - Metropolitan Anthony approves the formation of an Assumption Greek Orthodox Parish in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Phil Noplos was appointed September 16, 1987 as "Chairman, Interim Parish Council."

November 22, 1987: 40 individuals gather and share thoughts on the needs for a future church in Scottsdale.

June 21, 1988: The City of Scottsdale approved the zoning and use of the house at 8202 E. Cactus Rd. as a church facility.

July 13, 1988 - Assumption Granted Articles of Incorporation

August 14-15, 1988 - Bishop Anthony celebrates at the first services.

September 1, 1988 - The first Priest is officially assigned, Rev. David G. Wright.

1988- Phil Noplos - Parish Council President

January 1989: Peter Maniatis President , Parish Council

May 1989: Fr. David Wright is being transferred.

July 1, 1989: Rev. Chris Margaritis is assigned as the 2nd Priest to Assumption.

November 9, 1989 - Temporary Charter granted by Archdiocese.

January 1990: Phil Noplos - President of the Parish Council

January 1991 & 1992: Ann Manos - Parish Council President

January 1993: John Ginakes - Parish Council President

January 1994: Phil Noplos - President of the Parish Council

January 1995: Eleni Koliambas - President of the Parish Council

March 1995 - Rev. Andrew Barakos is assigned as the 3rd Priest to Assumption.

January 1996 - Tom Kenrick- Parish Council President

1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 & 2001- Dr. Paul Kalina - Parish Council President

February 23, 1997 - Budget of $2 million for building a new church is approved by the General Assembly

December 6, 1998 - Assumption celebrates "Building On Faith, Hope and Love" Campaign with $1.1 million dollars pledged over the next three years to build the new church.

May 28, 2000 - Groundbreaking services take place for the construction of the new church.

October 28, 2001 - The Opening of the Doors celebration of the new Assumption Greek Orthodox Church takes place.

March 17, 2002 - Assumption embarks on its second Campaign to retire the $800,000 mortgage on the new Church. The Campaign "Consecrate Your Faith" will conclude in March of 2005.

January 2002 - Ret. Col. Nick Harris - Parish Council President

January 2003, 2004 & 2005 - Michele Genetos - Parish Council President

January 2006, 2007 & 2008- Rocky Sisson - Parish Council President

2008 - Exterior Church Building Repairs Completed

December 9, 2008 - $800,000 mortgage was paid-off

January 25, 2009 - Metropolitan Gerasimos Pastoral Visit

2009 - Jack David: Parish Council President

August 15, 2009 - Dome Icon Project Completed

2010 - Rocky Sisson: Parish Council President