2018 Conference Schedule
Events in italics are optional extras or may not apply to everyone.
Thursday, Oct. 4
3 p.m. - Beltline Promenade (Explore the Atlanta Beltline trail through the city)
7 p.m. - Park Tavern Meet and Greet (Dinner on the Beltline and Atlanta's largest park, Piedmont Park)
Friday, Oct.5
1 p.m. - Malts and Vaults (Lunch and tour of Atlanta's historic Oakland Cemetery)
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Conference check in at hotel (check in table will be open till 9 p.m. for late arrivals)
6 p.m. - Choir practice for Vespers
7 p.m. - Opening Blessing and Conference Kick-Off
9 p.m. - Welcome Mixer (off-site location)
11:30 p.m. - Compline
Saturday, Oct. 6
8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. - Conference check in
8 a.m. - Morning Prayers
8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. - Continental Breakfast
9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. - Opening Keynote: Fr. Stephen Freeman ("The Madness of Purpose")
10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. - Relationship intensive
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Third Breakout Session
5:30 p.m. - Free Time and Dinner On Own
8 p.m. - Mad Hatter Cocktail Party
Sunday, Oct. 7
7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. - Uber to Annunciation Cathedral
8 a.m. - Matins
9:30 a.m. - Divine Liturgy
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Brunch and Closing Keynote: Fr. Stephen Freeman ("The Music of the Soul: Finding the Missing Chord")
1:45 p.m. - 2020 Vision Presentation
3 p.m. - Decatur Square Stroll (Explore the shops and restaurants on Decatur's central square, the city within the city)
Thursday, Oct. 4
3 p.m. - Beltline Promenade (Explore the Atlanta Beltline trail through the city)
7 p.m. - Park Tavern Meet and Greet (Dinner on the Beltline and Atlanta's largest park, Piedmont Park)
Friday, Oct.5
1 p.m. - Malts and Vaults (Lunch and tour of Atlanta's historic Oakland Cemetery)
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Conference check in at hotel (check in table will be open till 9 p.m. for late arrivals)
6 p.m. - Choir practice for Vespers
7 p.m. - Opening Blessing and Conference Kick-Off
9 p.m. - Welcome Mixer (off-site location)
11:30 p.m. - Compline
Saturday, Oct. 6
8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. - Conference check in
8 a.m. - Morning Prayers
8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. - Continental Breakfast
9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. - Opening Keynote: Fr. Stephen Freeman ("The Madness of Purpose")
10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. - Relationship intensive
- ROOM 1 - Dn. Stephen Muse, PhD ("Getting Real: The Journey From Virtual to Reality in Search of Love")
- ROOM 2 - Scott Davenport ("Why Are You Here?: Becoming an Engaged Disciple of Christ")
- ROOM 3 - Fr. Patrick Cardine ("Freed from the 'Why': A Philosophy on How to Live")
- ROOM 2 - Scott Davenport ("Why Are You Here?: Becoming an Engaged Disciple of Christ")
- ROOM 3 - Fr. Patrick Cardine ("Freed from the 'Why': A Philosophy on How to Live")
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Third Breakout Session
- ROOM 1 - Jamil Samara ("Technology Which Unites and Divides")
- ROOM 2 - Fr. David and Mat. Rozanne Rucker ("The Great Co-Mission or the Great O-Mission? The Purpose of Our Local Parish")
- ROOM 3 - Paula Marchman (“Embracing the Grace of Forgiveness”)
- ROOM 1 - Jamil Samara ("Technology Which Unites and Divides")
- ROOM 2 - Fr. David and Mat. Rozanne Rucker ("Vision, Purpose, Mission: Where Do I Fit In?")
- ROOM 3 - Paula Marchman (“Embracing the Grace of Forgiveness”)
5:30 p.m. - Free Time and Dinner On Own
8 p.m. - Mad Hatter Cocktail Party
Sunday, Oct. 7
7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. - Uber to Annunciation Cathedral
8 a.m. - Matins
9:30 a.m. - Divine Liturgy
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Brunch and Closing Keynote: Fr. Stephen Freeman ("The Music of the Soul: Finding the Missing Chord")
1:45 p.m. - 2020 Vision Presentation
3 p.m. - Decatur Square Stroll (Explore the shops and restaurants on Decatur's central square, the city within the city)