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St. Herman DCMA Youth Conference 2023

I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life”:

Finding Purpose and Strength Through Christ in His Church

Sponsored by the Youth Committee of the Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America,

with the blessing of His Eminence, Archbishop Peter

With the generous support of:

The ROCOR Fund for Assistance

and

The St. John Kochurov Society

Where: Holy Virgin Protection Cathedral, Des Plaines, IL and

YMCA Camp Duncan (32405 N US Hwy 12, Ingleside IL 60041)

When: Dec 26-30, 2023

Who: Youth ages 14 and older

What: An opportunity for Orthodox young people to get to know each other, to be strengthened in their faith, and to build lasting memories.

Early Bird Registration: $225 by November 22, 2023

Normal Registration: $300 by December 12, 2023

Need-based scholarships: contact sthermandcma@gmail.com.

We also need volunteers to help with the conference. Parishioners in good standing of diocesan parishes can contact sthermandcma@gmail.com to apply.

Talks and Discussions

Activities

Volunteering

Choir

Logistics

Registration, Waivers and Payment

Talks and Discussions

In addition to our speakers, we always have a panel discussion, small group discussions, and opportunities for informal conversation.

Speakers:

Mariya Maximtsev

Former Social Worker & Behavioral Technician

The Problem with Psychology

Fr. Christopher Stanton

Liberty, TN

I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life

Fr. Micah Chisolm

Traverse City, MI

Only One Road to Walk: Lessons from the Christian Journey from Papa Nicola Yanney


Activities

The conference includes lots of time to make and renew friendships and have fun together. This year’s activities will include:


Volunteering

Every year we live our faith together by volunteering in the local community.


Choir

One of our conference traditions is to sing the Vigil and Divine Liturgy together as a group. This is a great way to better understand our worship and become more at home in Church. We prepare for this by having 2-3 rehearsals together.


Logistics

TRANSPORTATION TO THE CONFERENCE

Each participant is responsible for their own transportation. There will likely be vans going to the conference from Kansas, Texas, and Cincinnati; contact us if you would like to join them. If you will be traveling by plane, please provide us with your flight plans in advance so that we can arrange to pick you up at the airport. For all questions about transportation, contact us at sthermandcma@gmail.com or (972) 839-2439.

REGISTRATION AT THE START OF THE CONFERENCE

Registration is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec 26th at YMCA Duncan Camp

The conference opens at 7:30pm, informal dinner available from 6-9:30.

THINGS TO BRING – VERY IMPORTANT!

Outdoor activities are planned, including snow!

It will be cold outside -- it is Winter, and we will not be in the South!

THINGS TO LEAVE AT HOME

COST and FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The true cost of the conference is closer to $450 per participant, and we are able to offer the more affordable $250 cost due to the generosity of our donors. Special thanks to the St. John Kochurov Society, the Fund for Assistance to the ROCOR, the Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America Youth Fund supported by annual donations for parishes in our diocese, and Anonymous Benefactors. Many thanks to our benefactors!

If you are able, we encourage additional donations towards conference expenses and to help fund scholarships.

END OF CONFERENCE

The conference will end at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 30.

WAIVERS

All participants must complete waivers below. Please make sure they are signed and send them to sthermandcma@gmail.com – either scan them or take a photograph of the completed form.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?

Email sthermandcma@gmail.com or call Fr. Nicholas Park at 972-839-2439.

Registration, Waivers and Payment Links

REGISTRATION

Register HERE

After you register, please fill out and send in the waivers below and make payment using the links below.

PAYMENT LINKS

WAIVERS

After you register, please download and complete these waivers and send them to sthermandcma@gmail.com.

Under 18

18 and over

DCMA Waiver

DCMA Waiver

Camp Duncan Waiver

Camp Duncan Waiver