2021 Keynotes

Opening Keynote - Origins and Transformation
Fr. Evan Armatas - 2021

Closing Keynote - Practical Steps: Now What? 
Fr. Evan Armatas - 2021

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2021 Breakout Sessions

The Divine Solution to Conflict 
Fr. Timothy Hojnicki - 2021

Renewing Truth, Life, and Love in Our Own Hearts as a Response to These Times 
Fr. James Coles - 2021

Ordering Life in a Disordered World 
Fr. Gregory and Kh. Frederica Mathewes-Green - 2021

Taking the Mystery Out of Relationships 
Dr. Philip Mamalakis - 2021

Photo Gallery

2021 HIGHLIGHTS

• Over 100 Participants from all over the U.S. (and Canada)
• Eight Breakout Sessions from six incredible speakers
• Multiple events across Dallas, Texas
  
•  One Halloween -themed Glendi! 
• To see more about our 2021 conference, visit the 2021 Photo Gallery here by Victor Lutes and check out our Facebook and Instagram.
  

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2019 Keynotes

Connect Conference Opening Keynote 
Fr. Seraphim Aldea - 2019

Connect Conference Closing Keynote 
Fr. Seraphim Aldea - 2019

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2019 Breakout Sessions

Happy Paradoxes Within Orthodox Lay Leadership: In the Parish and Beyond
Dr. Patricia Bouteneff - 2019

The Lightness and Joy of the Repentant Sinner
Dr. Peter Bouteneff - 2019

Faithful Hearts, Froward Tongues: Portraits from the Tolkien Legendarium
Fr. Andrew Damick - 2019

Taking Your Spiritual Medicine
Melissa Naasko - 2019

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"I was pleasantly surprised that my guys from the breakout rooms all seemed to be positively impacted by what they heard. Each of them shared things with me that they found poignant from their sessions, so fortunately for them it was more than just another work event. Pretty cool."

Michael Uhr | Logistics Manager

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2018 Keynotes

Connect Conference Opening Keynote 
Fr. Stephen Freeman - 2018

Connect Conference Closing Keynote 
​Fr. Stephen Freeman - 2018

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2018 Breakout Sessions

Embracing the Grace of Forgiveness
Paula Marchman - 2018

Getting Real: The Journey from Virtual to Reality in Search of Love: Part 1
Dr. Stephen Muse - 2018

Why Are You Here: Becoming an Engaged Disciple of Christ
Scott Davenport - 2018

Freed From the 'Why': A Philosophy on How to Live
Fr. Patrick Cardine - 2018

Technology Which Unites and Divides
Jamil Samara - 2018

Getting Real: The Journey from Virtual to Reality in Search of Love: Part 2
Dr. Stephen Muse - 2018

The Great Commission or the Great O-Mission? The Purpose of Our Local Parish
Fr. David & Mat. Rozanne Rucker - 2018