Our community's story began in 2025 as the "Pan-Orthodox Pinehurst Fellowship Group," which was founded by several orthodox families and individuals in the Sandhills Area. We are comprised of faithful Orthodox Christians from all walks of life, jurisdictions of Orthodoxy, and backgrounds.

Saint Andrew the First-Called Orthodox Chapel was formally established with the blessing of Archbishop Alexander of the Orthodox Church in America on May 29, 2026. As a chapel of the Diocese of the South, we are committed to fostering a vibrant Orthodox Christian community rooted in prayer, fellowship, faithful worship and service to the Sandhills region of North Carolina.

We are currently gathering for Reader Services and fellowship while working toward a regular schedule of liturgical services. Beginning in late summer and fall 2026, we anticipate hosting clergy visits and celebrating services on a more frequent basis as our chapel community continues to grow and develop.

We currently meet for Divine Liturgy on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. and for a Reader Service of Great Vespers on the 1st Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. at the Village Chapel in the center of beautiful Pinehurst. Services are followed by a fellowship meal and discussion.  Please email us to confirm services if traveling from afar.

Please email OrthodoxPinehurst@gmail.com for more info!