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Liturgical Services and Texts

• Digital Chant Stand - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (follow matins, church services etc.)

• Online Chapel - GOARCH

  • Light a Candle - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

 

Streaming Services List (National)

• Live Internet Broadcasts of Church Services - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

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Orthodox Radio Stations

• Metropolis of Piraeus (Greek language)

• Church of Greece Radio (Greek language)

• Pemptousia Web Radio

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Orthodox Christian Network (Radio/Podcasts) 

• OCN Home Page

• The Rudder (Orthodox Liturgical Music - Byzantine and Slavic)

  • Ancient Faith Ministries (Radio/Podcasts)

    • Ancient Faith Home Page

    • Ancient Faith Radio (Orthodox Liturgical Music - Byzantine and Slavic)

  • Orthodoxia FM

    • Al Orthodoxiya Radio (Byzantine Chant - Greek and Arabic)

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​Spiritual Readings and Resources

• Learn about the Orthodox Faith - GOARCH

• PEMPTOUSIA

• Full of Grace and Truth

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Privacy Policy​

Privacy Policy

Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Washington, D.C.

721 Norwood Road, Silver Spring, MD 20905

Effective Date: February 5, 2026

Last Updated: February 5, 2026

       

       Introduction

• Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Washington, D.C. ("we," "us," "our," or the "Church") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.schgoc.org), use our Parishioner Portal, attend our services and events, or otherwise interact with our parish.

• By using our website, submitting forms, subscribing to communications, or providing your information to us, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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       Information We Collect/Information You Provide Directly

• We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

• Contact Information: Name, mailing address, email address, and phone number.

• Family Information: Names and ages of family members (for Sunday School, HOPE & JOY, GOYA, and other youth ministry registrations).

• Sacramental Records: Information related to Baptism, Chrismation, Marriage, and other Mysteria (Sacraments), as required by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

• Stewardship and Donation Information: Contribution amounts and payment information for stewardship pledges, donations, and venue rentals.

• Communication Preferences: Your preferences for receiving newsletters, bulletins, and other parish communications.

• Event Registrations: Information submitted when registering for events, Greek School, Greek Dance, retreats, or other parish programs.

• Information Collected Automatically

• When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referring website addresses.

• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

• Information from Third-Party Services

• If you interact with us through third-party platforms such as Church Center, PayPal, Wix, Mailchimp, YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram, those platforms may share certain information with us in accordance with their own privacy policies.

       

      How We Use Your Information

      We use the information we collect to:

• Fulfill Our Ministry: Maintain parish records, administer sacraments, and provide pastoral care.

• Communicate With You: Send parish bulletins, newsletters, event announcements, and other communications you have opted to receive.

• Process Donations: Complete stewardship pledges, donations, and venue rental payments securely.

• Coordinate Programs and Events: Register participants for Sunday School, youth ministries, Greek School, Greek Dance, and other parish activities.

• Improve Our Services: Analyze website usage to enhance user experience and parish communications.

• Comply With Legal and Canonical Requirements: Maintain records as required by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and applicable laws.

 

       Text Message and SMS Communications

• If you opt in to receive text messages from Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, you consent to receive SMS communications regarding parish announcements, event reminders, and other ministry-related information.

• Opt-In: You will only receive text messages if you have explicitly provided your mobile phone number and consented to receive such communications.

• Opt-Out: You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying "STOP" to any message you receive from us, or by contacting us at admin@schgocdc.org.

• Message Frequency: Message frequency varies based on parish activities and events.

• Message and Data Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan.

• No Sale of Information: We will never sell, rent, or share your phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes.

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       Sharing and Disclosure of Information

       We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share           your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Within the Parish: With clergy, staff, and ministry leaders who need access to fulfill their responsibilities.

• Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America: To comply with canonical requirements and maintain sacramental records.

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us with website hosting, email communications, payment processing, and event management, subject to confidentiality agreements.

• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of the Church, our parishioners, or others.

• With Your Consent: In any other circumstances where you have provided explicit consent.

       

       Data Security

• We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

       Data Retention

       We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected,                     comply with canonical and legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Sacramental records are         maintained permanently in accordance with Greek Orthodox Archdiocese requirements.

 

       Your Rights and Choices

       You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct any inaccuracies.

• Communication Preferences: You may update your communication preferences or unsubscribe from our mailing lists at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

• Opt-Out of Text Messages: Reply "STOP" to any text message or contact us at admin@schgocdc.org.

• Data Deletion: You may request deletion of certain personal information, subject to our canonical and legal retention requirements.

• To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

 

       Children's Privacy

• We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. Information collected for youth ministry programs (Sunday School, HOPE & JOY, GOYA, Greek School, Greek Dance) is provided by parents or guardians and is used solely for program administration and the safety of participating children.

 

       Third-Party Links and Services

• Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including Church Center, PayPal, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and others. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

 

      Changes to This Privacy Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, notify you through our website or other communications.

   

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Washington, D.C.

721 Norwood Road
Silver Spring, MD 20905

Phone: (240) 389-1366

Email: admin@schgocdc.org

Website: www.schgoc.org

 

This Privacy Policy is intended to inform parishioners and visitors about how their information is handled. By providing your information to us, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

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