- parishioners to found and support the parish
- anyone who is a baptized Orthodox Christian is welcome to join us, both cradle Orthodox and converts, Russians/Ukrainians/Belarusians/etc., and Americans
- benefactors for the parish - we welcome goodwill and support from anyone who is not yet Orthodox, or who is Orthodox but happy with their current parish, or who doesn't have a spiritual home, Orthodox or otherwise, but wishes to prayerfully contribute to our efforts
- a temporary (or semi-permanent) place to worship and hold Divine services
- a meeting place (such as a living room in a parishioner's home) where we can all gather to pray and hold initial organizational meetings