A stronger church for generations ahead
Be a Dndes.
A church carries us through prayer, family life, grief, and joy. Together, we care for the parish that carries us.
Why take this step?
Dndes (Տնտես) is an Armenian word for a steward: someone entrusted with the care of a household. At St. John, it gives a clearer name to an intentional commitment to our parish.
You may already worship here, help others, and share in the life of St. John. Becoming a Dndes is a way to make that responsibility deliberate and lasting, alongside others who will carry this parish forward.
Belonging to the Church is a gift received through baptism and life in Christ. Dndes does not create that belonging or put a price on it. It is our public language for St. John’s existing pledged-member commitment; it does not create a new membership category or change parish rules.
Together, we care for the parish that carries us.
A call to stewardship
Stewards of God’s household
You belong to this house by sacrament, not by pledge, but to be a Dndes is to be entrusted with its care.
One shared life
Four commitments
Each commitment helps sustain the worship, relationships, and work of our parish.
Worship
Gather for the Divine Liturgy and prayer. Our life together begins in worship of God.
Serve
Offer your time and gifts in care for people, ministries, and the place we share.
Participate
Take part in the fellowship, learning, and shared responsibilities of parish life.
Pledge
Make an annual financial commitment that helps St. John plan and sustain its ministries.
The next step
What does becoming a Dndes mean?
Dndes follows St. John’s existing application and annual pledge process. Parish Council review, Parish Assembly participation, and voting continue under the applicable parish and diocesan requirements.
A pledge is one part of this formal commitment. It is never a fee for worship, the sacraments, or a place in the life of the Church.
If you have a private question about your circumstances or eligibility, contact the parish office.
Join us
Become a Dndes
Already a pledged member? Dndes gives a name to the care and responsibility you already share at St. John. You aren’t being asked to join a new category of membership or apply again. Existing annual pledge and membership requirements continue to apply.
If you are not already a pledged member and would like to make this commitment, use St. John’s existing pledged-membership application below. If you have questions about the commitment or the application, contact the parish office.