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, and 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've got questions.

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

Liturgy of the Pre-sanctified Gifts:
Wednesday, Feb. 24, March 3, March 10, March 24
6:00 pm

Service of the Akathist :  Friday, March 19
6:00 pm

Akathist for the Departed
at Holy Resurrection Cemetery
Saturday, March 13, 9:00 am

Service for Holy Week will be posted soon.