2013 Parish Life Conference in Louisville, Kentucky
June 19-23, 2013 – Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest At the Galt House Hotel
Mission — The purpose of the 2013 Parish Life Conference in Louisville is to bear witness to Christ and to uplift one another in the Faith. Our gathering is family-oriented and will be centered on faith, fellowship and the up-building of the Body of Christ.
Description — The 2013 Parish Life Conference, presided by His Grace Bishop ANTHONY, will take place in the great city of Louisville, named Lonely Planet’s top U.S. destination for 2013. The Galt House Hotel, in the heart of the city and on the banks of the Ohio River, will be our gathering spot. Here we will enjoy the fellowship of our fellow Orthodox Christians from throughout the Midwest and beyond, listen and learn from the Bible Bowl, Teen Oratorical, workshops and presentations, and lift up our hearts in worship through our daily services. It is also an opportunity to do the work of the Diocese with meetings of the Antiochian Women, Teen SOYO, Order of St. Ignatius, and the Fellowship of St. John the Divine. Bishop ANTHONY will be presiding throughout the conference culminating with the festive Pentecost Liturgy at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Sunday morning.
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To register online, click this link – Antiochian Events. Some of the forms are on this website only. ALL FORMS, with the exception of the Bible Bowl form, should be sent to the following address: St. Michael Orthodox Church, ATTN: 2013 PLC, 3701 St. Michael Church Drive, Louisville, KY 40220. If you register online, you do not need to send a hard copy.
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The Parent Consent and Teen’s Code of Conduct forms are required regardless if the minors’ parent(s) is at the conference or not! These forms must be completed, signed and turned in at registration in order to receive their Conference Badge, which is required to participate in any Conference activity.
Family Tree Care Services will provide professional babysitting service on Friday and Saturday night. Cost is $5 per child/per night. You may register online or at the conference.
A complete conference menu may be found by clicking this link Conference Menu. You will be responsible for some of your meals. Don’t fret! There are many wonderful restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. Also, you may catch the trolley or TARC bus http://www.ridetarc.org/ to nearby locations.
On Thursday, June 20, Teen SOYO will spend time volunteering at the Kentucky Science Center from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This is a terrific place that hosts many visitors each year. Click on the link for information about the center http://www.kysciencecenter.org/.
Midnight Cruise on the Ohio River The Belle of Louisville is America’s last true Mississippi river steamboat still in operation. On Thursday night, June 20, you will have an opportunity to cruise the Ohio River on this beautiful steamboat http://www.belleoflouisville.org/. All aboard! Contact Mindy Diemer for more information.
Sky Zone event will be held on Saturday, June 22 from 1-3 p.m. Sky zone is an indoor trampoline park (courts made entirely of trampolines) http://www.skyzone.com/louisville. Reserved court for dodgeball, as well as access to basketball and foam pit. Cost is $25 per person. Teens under 18 will need to have a parent/guardian sign a waiver. ONLY 75 spots are available! Contact Brittany or Charles Abdelahad for more information.
The Order of St. Ignatius is the philanthropic arm of the Antiochian Archdiocese. To learn more about this organization, click on the link Order of St. Ignatius. A luncheon will be held on Saturday, June 22 at noon in the Willow Room of the Galt House Hotel.
Show your convention badge at participating attractions, restaurants and retail outlets to take advantage of special offers! See link for a list of participating vendors Very Important Badge.
How do I get around Louisville? The Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau has provided a map to make it easy for you. Click on this link Downtown Map.
As you are thinking about what to wear to the PLC events, please be reminded that you will be in the presence of Bishop ANTHONY. At the banquet/hafli especially, we would encourage the ladies, including teens, to keep their shoulders covered and be mindful of their cleavage. We are not discouraging you from attending the events but rather being respectful to our Bishop. When In doubt, err on the side of modesty.
