Register Now for the Youth and Family Conference!

2017 GOC Youth and Family Conference Oct 20-22, 2017

With the blessings of His Eminence, Metropolitan Demetrius, we would like to invite you and your family to attend this year's Conference titled:

Reverence and the Fear of God

We hope to make this a fulfilling and enriching weekend of learning about our Orthodox Faith, not only at home and in our churches, but also in the world we live in. Please join us as we worship and learn together with our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.

To Register:
Click here to obtain the registration form.
Please complete this form online, save it, then send to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., please reference the Youth Conference.

*** You can also print the form then mail it with a check to:

Judith Roberge
RE: Youth Conference
20 Palm Street
Concord, NH 03301

*** Please register for the conference by 9/30.

Purchase event tickets on the Eventbrite website.

To purchase Hotel Accommodations, click here. Reference Dormition Youth Conference. Prices are valid through 9/30, so please book early!

To attend the banquet only, contact Judith Roberge, 603-224-1455 for more info.

Click here to download the conference itinerary.

For more information

Fr. Andrew Snogren - 603-254-4442, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Judith Roberge (registration questions) - 603- 224-1455, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., please reference the 2017 GOC Youth and Family Conference.

Click here to download the Conference flyer.

    Notes:
  • The conference will take place at the Christa McCauliffe Elementary School in Concord, NH
  • Childcare is not provided
  • The Church facility is not handicap accessible
  • The youth conference facility is handicap accessible
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