Website Terms and Conditions:

Effective Date:1/1/2025

Last Updated: 17/5/2025

Welcome
Thank you for visiting the website of Holy Trinity – St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Staten Island, New York. This site is a reflection of our parish family; our worship, ministries, traditions, and the life we share together in Christ.

These Terms of Use explain how our website functions and how we aim to protect both our community and your experience while using it.

1. Purpose of the Site
Our website serves as a local resource for parishioners and visitors to learn about liturgical services, ministries, events, and stewardship opportunities. It is not intended to solicit international users or data.

2. Use of This Site
We ask that you use the site respectfully. You may not use it in a way that disrupts others, violates laws, or compromises the integrity of our church community. All material is offered to uplift and inform—please treat it with the same care.

3. Donations and Online Giving
We gratefully accept stewardship and charitable gifts through our secure giving partner, Tithe.ly. When you donate online, we receive:

  • Your name
  • Donation amount
  • Contact information (address, email)

We do not receive or store your credit card or banking information. That is handled entirely by Tithe.ly using industry-standard encryption.

For full details, please visit:

You can learn more about their security measures here:

All donor information we do receive is used only for:

  • Stewardship records
  • Acknowledging gifts
  • Fulfilling parish administrative obligations
  1. Photos and Videos from Parish Life

Occasionally, our parish may take photos or videos during services, ministries, or events to share the vibrancy of our community life. These may appear:

  • On our website or bulletins
  • In social media posts
  • In parish newsletters

We strive to be thoughtful and respectful in how we use images, especially during liturgical services.

  • If a child is the main subject of an image, we will request parental/guardian permission before publishing.
  • If you or a family member appears in a photo and would like it removed, just let us know and we’ll take care of it promptly and respectfully.

Monthly Bulletin Label:

  • Note on Media & Online Presence
    Our parish may take photos or videos during services and community events. These may be used in our parish’s communications, including the Methexis monthly bulletin and other newsletters, social media, or on our website to reflect the life of our faith community. If you or your child prefer not to appear in any media, please notify the parish office at info@htsngoc.org.

For more on our online policies, visit: htsngoc.org

  1. Links to Other Sites

Sometimes we link to trusted Orthodox organizations or local resources. We’re not responsible for their content or policies, but we only share links we believe serve our parish community.

 

  1. Rights and Respect

Unless otherwise noted, the text, images, and other content on this website are the property of the parish. You may share, print, or refer others to our content—especially in service to your faith—but please don’t reuse it for unrelated purposes without asking.

 

  1. Updates to These Terms

We may make updates to keep this policy current. We’ll post any changes on this page with a clear “last updated” date.

 

  1. Questions or Concerns?
    We’re always here to help. Contact us anytime at:
    Holy Trinity – St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
    1641 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314
    Email: info@htsngoc.org

Phone: (718) 494-0658