Welcome to Theotokos "Unexpected Joy" Orthodox Church!

We are a mission of the Orthodox Church in America, located in Ash Grove, a small town about 20 miles from Springfield, in southwest Missouri.

Our membership is multi-ethnic, with many converts to Orthodoxy. We follow the Old (Julian) Calendar. All services are in English.

Please use this website to find out more about Orthodoxy and about our life at Unexpected Joy.

Feel free to contact our pastor, Fr. Moses Berry, at (417) 751-9753 or 417 880-1378 if you'd like more information.

Come join us in worship - and share the beauty of our life in Christ!

There will be no Vigil on Sat. March 17. 
There will be no Divine Liturgy at Theotokos "Unexpected Joy" on Sunday, March 18.
Bishop MATTHIAS expressed the wish that those of us who can should attend services on Sunday at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Springfield.  The liturgy begins at 10:00, Orthros (Mattins) and the Hours are served at 9:00.

Please call Fr. Moses or Matushka at 417 751 9753 if you'd like more information.