Our Parish
Welcome to the Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church! Our vision and mission is To Bring People Closer to God, by witnessing, proclaiming, and growing our Orthodox Christian Faith and the Gospel of Jesus Christ through liturgy, ministries, community, and family.
Born in Oakland, California, Liz Levy has lived in the Bay Area her entire life. Currently, she calls Livermore home, where she lives with her husband, Mark. She is also the Adult Choir Director for the parish. What Liz enjoys most about leading the choir is worshipping and serving God with her fellow musicians in the parish. Liz serves the church on an as needed basis until a replacement can be found.
Renée (Johannes) Taylor established and leads our strategic communications for the parish. She manages our website, develops our weekly eBulletin, and designs and produces our monthly magazine. Renée brings years of experience leading strategic communications and employee engagement for large companies. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. Renée lives in San Ramon with her husband, Brad, and in her spare time, enjoys caring for her grandson, Eddie, entertaining, and rooting for the San Francisco Giants.
Roberto Jaquez is the parish "go-to person" for all operational needs. He has worked for the parish for over 20 years and became our facilities manager in 2018. Roberto loves his job and the parish. He can be found at the church almost all hours of the day and night, while also being the primary caretaker for his father. Roberto was born in Mexico and came to the United States in 1989, where he attended Laney College in Oakland, CA. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his big, loving family, going on long hikes, and to the movies. He's a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys, dogs, and Ron Burgandy.
Father Niko was born in Seattle, Washington in 1981, and was baptized at the Church of the Annunciation in Amaliada, Greece on August 15, 1982. After graduating from the University of Washington in 2004 with a Bachelor’s degree in History, he enrolled at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, Massachusetts, having felt a calling from the Lord to become a priest. He finished his studies in 2008, graduating with a Master of Divinity. Upon completing his studies, he served as the Youth Director of the Metropolis of San Francisco for three years (2008-2011) while also serving at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in San Francisco. He was ordained to the Holy Diaconate on December 14, 2008, at his home parish and was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on August 15, 2011 at the Annunciation Cathedral, after which he began serving at the Cathedral as the full-time associate pastor.
Archdeacon Justin was ordained to the Holy Diaconate by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos on Sunday, April 18, 2021. He was elevated to Archdeacon on Sunday, December 24, 2023. He is a 2020 graduate of Deaconate program at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Archdeacon Justin is currently the Second Vice President of the Board of Directors for Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center. He also assists the Metropolis with various legal matters. Archdeacon Justin graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Law, and is a former partner in a law firm in Oakland, CA. In addition, he earned a post-graduate Certificate from the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies in Cambridge, UK and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is currently studying toward a Master of Theology from the University of Balamand.
Our parish community consists of over 200 faithful families (stewards) who make up the body of Christ in worship. Our community is unique to the East Bay area because of its multi-ethnic background, and its small size (compared to other Greek Orthodox churches in the surrounding area). We invite you to Come and See - You Belong Here!
Vision, Mission, and Core Values
Father Niko Bekris outlined his vision for the parish’s future when he arrived at Resurrection in February 2016. At that time, a small group of leaders developed our Vision and Mission "To Bring People Closer to God, by witnessing, proclaiming, and growing our Orthodox Christian Faith and the Gospel of Jesus Christ through liturgy, ministries, community, and family." It wasn't until 2022 that we developed our Core Values.
Core Values are guiding principles foundational to who we are and what’s most important to us. They convey our beliefs (who we say God is), guide our identity (who we say we are), our activity (how we do what we do), and how we interact together (teamwork). They are the guidelines for how we behave and treat one another.
Our Parish
Welcome to the Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church! Our vision and mission is To Bring People Closer to God, by witnessing, proclaiming, and growing our Orthodox Christian Faith and the Gospel of Jesus Christ through liturgy, ministries, community, and family.
Born in Oakland, California, Liz Levy has lived in the Bay Area her entire life. Currently, she calls Livermore home, where she lives with her husband, Mark. She is also the Adult Choir Director for the parish. What Liz enjoys most about leading the choir is worshipping and serving God with her fellow musicians in the parish. Liz serves the church on an as needed basis until a replacement can be found.
Renée (Johannes) Taylor established and leads our strategic communications for the parish. She manages our website, develops our weekly eBulletin, and designs and produces our monthly magazine. Renée brings years of experience leading strategic communications and employee engagement for large companies. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. Renée lives in San Ramon with her husband, Brad, and in her spare time, enjoys caring for her grandson, Eddie, entertaining, and rooting for the San Francisco Giants.
Roberto Jaquez is the parish "go-to person" for all operational needs. He has worked for the parish for over 20 years and became our facilities manager in 2018. Roberto loves his job and the parish. He can be found at the church almost all hours of the day and night, while also being the primary caretaker for his father. Roberto was born in Mexico and came to the United States in 1989, where he attended Laney College in Oakland, CA. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his big, loving family, going on long hikes, and to the movies. He's a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys, dogs, and Ron Burgandy.
Father Niko was born in Seattle, Washington in 1981, and was baptized at the Church of the Annunciation in Amaliada, Greece on August 15, 1982. After graduating from the University of Washington in 2004 with a Bachelor’s degree in History, he enrolled at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, Massachusetts, having felt a calling from the Lord to become a priest. He finished his studies in 2008, graduating with a Master of Divinity. Upon completing his studies, he served as the Youth Director of the Metropolis of San Francisco for three years (2008-2011) while also serving at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in San Francisco. He was ordained to the Holy Diaconate on December 14, 2008, at his home parish and was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on August 15, 2011 at the Annunciation Cathedral, after which he began serving at the Cathedral as the full-time associate pastor.
Archdeacon Justin was ordained to the Holy Diaconate by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos on Sunday, April 18, 2021. He was elevated to Archdeacon on Sunday, December 24, 2023. He is a 2020 graduate of Deaconate program at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Archdeacon Justin is currently the Second Vice President of the Board of Directors for Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center. He also assists the Metropolis with various legal matters. Archdeacon Justin graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Law, and is a former partner in a law firm in Oakland, CA. In addition, he earned a post-graduate Certificate from the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies in Cambridge, UK and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is currently studying toward a Master of Theology from the University of Balamand.
Our parish community consists of over 200 faithful families (stewards) who make up the body of Christ in worship. Our community is unique to the East Bay area because of its multi-ethnic background, and its small size (compared to other Greek Orthodox churches in the surrounding area). We invite you to Come and See - You Belong Here!
Vision, Mission, and Core Values
Father Niko Bekris outlined his vision for the parish’s future when he arrived at Resurrection in February 2016. At that time, a small group of leaders developed our Vision and Mission "To Bring People Closer to God, by witnessing, proclaiming, and growing our Orthodox Christian Faith and the Gospel of Jesus Christ through liturgy, ministries, community, and family." It wasn't until 2022 that we developed our Core Values.
Core Values are guiding principles foundational to who we are and what’s most important to us. They convey our beliefs (who we say God is), guide our identity (who we say we are), our activity (how we do what we do), and how we interact together (teamwork). They are the guidelines for how we behave and treat one another.
Our Parish
Welcome to the Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church! Our vision and mission is To Bring People Closer to God, by witnessing, proclaiming, and growing our Orthodox Christian Faith and the Gospel of Jesus Christ through liturgy, ministries, community, and family.
Born in Oakland, California, Liz Levy has lived in the Bay Area her entire life. Currently, she calls Livermore home, where she lives with her husband, Mark. She is also the Adult Choir Director for the parish. What Liz enjoys most about leading the choir is worshipping and serving God with her fellow musicians in the parish. Liz serves the church on an as needed basis until a replacement can be found.
Renée (Johannes) Taylor established and leads our strategic communications for the parish. She manages our website, develops our weekly eBulletin, and designs and produces our monthly magazine. Renée brings years of experience leading strategic communications and employee engagement for large companies. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. Renée lives in San Ramon with her husband, Brad, and in her spare time, enjoys caring for her grandson, Eddie, entertaining, and rooting for the San Francisco Giants.
Roberto Jaquez is the parish "go-to person" for all operational needs. He has worked for the parish for over 20 years and became our facilities manager in 2018. Roberto loves his job and the parish. He can be found at the church almost all hours of the day and night, while also being the primary caretaker for his father. Roberto was born in Mexico and came to the United States in 1989, where he attended Laney College in Oakland, CA. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his big, loving family, going on long hikes, and to the movies. He's a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys, dogs, and Ron Burgandy.
Father Niko was born in Seattle, Washington in 1981, and was baptized at the Church of the Annunciation in Amaliada, Greece on August 15, 1982. After graduating from the University of Washington in 2004 with a Bachelor’s degree in History, he enrolled at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, Massachusetts, having felt a calling from the Lord to become a priest. He finished his studies in 2008, graduating with a Master of Divinity. Upon completing his studies, he served as the Youth Director of the Metropolis of San Francisco for three years (2008-2011) while also serving at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in San Francisco. He was ordained to the Holy Diaconate on December 14, 2008, at his home parish and was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on August 15, 2011 at the Annunciation Cathedral, after which he began serving at the Cathedral as the full-time associate pastor.
Archdeacon Justin was ordained to the Holy Diaconate by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos on Sunday, April 18, 2021. He was elevated to Archdeacon on Sunday, December 24, 2023. He is a 2020 graduate of Deaconate program at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Archdeacon Justin is currently the Second Vice President of the Board of Directors for Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center. He also assists the Metropolis with various legal matters. Archdeacon Justin graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Law, and is a former partner in a law firm in Oakland, CA. In addition, he earned a post-graduate Certificate from the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies in Cambridge, UK and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is currently studying toward a Master of Theology from the University of Balamand.
Our parish community consists of over 200 faithful families (stewards) who make up the body of Christ in worship. Our community is unique to the East Bay area because of its multi-ethnic background, and its small size (compared to other Greek Orthodox churches in the surrounding area). We invite you to Come and See - You Belong Here!
Vision, Mission, and Core Values
Father Niko Bekris outlined his vision for the parish’s future when he arrived at Resurrection in February 2016. At that time, a small group of leaders developed our Vision and Mission "To Bring People Closer to God, by witnessing, proclaiming, and growing our Orthodox Christian Faith and the Gospel of Jesus Christ through liturgy, ministries, community, and family." It wasn't until 2022 that we developed our Core Values.
Core Values are guiding principles foundational to who we are and what’s most important to us. They convey our beliefs (who we say God is), guide our identity (who we say we are), our activity (how we do what we do), and how we interact together (teamwork). They are the guidelines for how we behave and treat one another.
Our Parish
Welcome to the Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church! Our vision and mission is To Bring People Closer to God, by witnessing, proclaiming, and growing our Orthodox Christian Faith and the Gospel of Jesus Christ through liturgy, ministries, community, and family.
Our parish community consists of over 200 faithful families (stewards) who make up the body of Christ in worship. Our community is unique to the East Bay area because of its multi-ethnic background, and its small size (compared to other Greek Orthodox churches in the surrounding area). We invite you to Come and See - You Belong Here!
Vision, Mission, and Core Values
Father Niko Bekris outlined his vision for the parish’s future when he arrived at Resurrection in February 2016. At that time, a small group of leaders developed our Vision and Mission "To Bring People Closer to God, by witnessing, proclaiming, and growing our Orthodox Christian Faith and the Gospel of Jesus Christ through liturgy, ministries, community, and family." It wasn't until 2022 that we developed our Core Values.
Core Values are guiding principles foundational to who we are and what’s most important to us. They convey our beliefs (who we say God is), guide our identity (who we say we are), our activity (how we do what we do), and how we interact together (teamwork). They are the guidelines for how we behave and treat one another.
Our Parish
Welcome to the Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church! Our vision and mission is To Bring People Closer to God, by witnessing, proclaiming, and growing our Orthodox Christian Faith and the Gospel of Jesus Christ through liturgy, ministries, community, and family.
Our parish community consists of over 200 faithful families (stewards) who make up the body of Christ in worship. Our community is unique to the East Bay area because of its multi-ethnic background, and its small size (compared to other Greek Orthodox churches in the surrounding area). We invite you to Come and See - You Belong Here!
Vision, Mission, and Core Values
Father Niko Bekris outlined his vision for the parish’s future when he arrived at Resurrection in February 2016. At that time, a small group of leaders developed our Vision and Mission "To Bring People Closer to God, by witnessing, proclaiming, and growing our Orthodox Christian Faith and the Gospel of Jesus Christ through liturgy, ministries, community, and family." It wasn't until 2022 that we developed our Core Values.
Core Values are guiding principles foundational to who we are and what’s most important to us. They convey our beliefs (who we say God is), guide our identity (who we say we are), our activity (how we do what we do), and how we interact together (teamwork). They are the guidelines for how we behave and treat one another.
