Annual Conference
January 28-30, 2010!
The 2010 Orthodox Christian Camp and Youth Worker Conference will be held January 28-30, 2010 in Silver Springs, MD (30 minutes from Washington, DC) and hosted by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA. This year's theme is "Communicating the Gospel in the 21st Century." We invite all youth workers, church school teachers, camp directors, camp staff, and anyone interested in working with youth to attend this annual conference.
Conference registration is $95 USD per person. Conference attendees will stay at the Holiday Inn (15101 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, MD) where a block of rooms have been reserved at $79 per night. You must mention "Inter-Orthodox Camping Meeting" to obtain the $79.00 price. Reservations must be placed prior to January 13, 2010.
The conference will be graciously hosted by St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral at 15001 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Springs, MD 20905.
Conference Information
Conference Detailed Information (pdf)
Conference Announcement for Parish Bulletin (pdf)
Conference Promotional Flyer (pdf)
REGISTER online for the 2010 Conference! If you are unable to register on-line please contact conference coordinator at 412-279-1076.
2010 Keynote Speaker
His Grace Bishop Daniel is a hierarch of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. - Western Eparchy. His Grace has the distinction of being the youngest Orthodox bishop in the United States. Prior to being elevated into the episcopate, His Grace served as a parish priest to Holy Ascension parish in Clifton, NJ. He served as Director of Public Relations for the UOC and Editor and Chief of the Ukrainian Orthodox Word (a position he still holds.)
His Grace Bishop Daniel comes from a unique background. He grew up in Soviet Ukraine, eventually moved to the U.S. in his twenties and became a United States citizen. He also joined the military in the capacity of Lieutenant for the U.S. Military Chaplaincy His background has provided His Grace with a unique perspective on the youth in the church, and with special insight into successful methods of conveying the gospel of Christ to our youth. He is an avid supporter of Orthodox camping programs and Orthodox based-social justice/missions ministry for young adults.
2009 Conference Recap
The 7th annual
Orthodox Christian Camp & Youth Worker Conference was hosted by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, and was held at St. Demetrios
Greek Orthodox Church in Ft. Lauderdale, FL (home of OCN - Orthodox Christian
Network) from January 22-24, 2009. The theme
was "Protecting our Youth" led by our keynote
speaker, Dr. Jane Hickerson, Vice-President of Training and Development
for Praesidium Inc., a risk management agency that specializes in sexual
misconduct policies for churches. Conference participants were introduced to
the latest policies and procedures in safeguarding our youth. Over 85 participants from camps and churches all over the United States and Canada were in attendance.
Pictures from the 2009 Conference at the Orthodox Christian Network - Follow the link and then click on "Pan-Orthodox Youth Retreat"
Conference Summary by Lis Lourie
2008 Conference Recap
The 6th annual Orthodox Christian Camp Conference was a great success. It was held January 24-26, 2008 in Houston, TX! Over 30 participants from the United States and Canada representing the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, the Armenian Church of America, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA were present for a weekend of learning and fun. We were blessed to have as our keynote speaker Fr. James Coles of St. Ignatius Mission in Mesa, AZ who spoke on the topic "Forming Disciples of Christ." We are very greatful to Fr. John Salem and the faithful of St. George Church in Houston, TX for being such gracious hosts to us!
Click here to listen to the 2008 Keynote Address by Fr. James Coles.
Future conferences will be hosted by:
2011
– Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
2012
– Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America