Fall 2026 inquirers and adult catechetical program to be ONLINE!

By Fr. Marty Watt | August 1, 2026

Father Silviu Bunta, a former student of our Archbishop Alexander and a priest of our diocese, is offering a four-month course on old world Orthodoxy with weekly sessions.  This course will take the place of our normal inquirers/catechumen classes and begins September 1.  Those who attend through all the classes, through December, will be eligible…

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Of Bishops, and Giving.

By Fr. Marty Watt | July 26, 2026

Homily 697– 8APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa July 26, 2026 Epistle:  (124) 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 and (n/a) Philippians 3:7-14 Gospel:  (58) Matthew 14:14-22 and Mark 10:29-31, 42-45 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. There is so much to talk about this morning. …

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What is worship?

By Fr. Marty Watt | July 19, 2026

Homily 696– 7APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa July 19, 2026 Epistle:  (116) Romans 15:1-7 and (334) Hebrews 13: 7-16 Gospel:  (33) Matthew 9:27-35 and (56) John 17:1-13 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Don’t know if anyone has noticed or thought about…

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We are not the way God created us.

By Fr. Marty Watt | July 12, 2026

Homily 695– 6APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa July 12, 2026 Epistle:  (110) Romans 12:6-14 Gospel:  (29) Matthew 9:1-8 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Our priorities are all messed up in our day.  And have been since the fall of humanity, when…

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The name of “Lord” is subversive.

By Fr. Marty Watt | July 5, 2026

Homily 694– 5APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa July 5, 2026 Epistle:  (103) Romans 10:1-10 and (213) Galatians 5:22-6:2 Gospel:  (28) – Matthew 8:28-9:1 and (24) – Luke 6:17-23 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. First off, my apologies for putting the incorrect…

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