The Diocese
Posted: 02/15/2019
St. Nersess Armenian Seminary is proud to continue its long history of hosting summer conferences for high school and college students. This year, the seminary is adding an adult conference and bringing back a winter conference for college students:
ADULT CONFERENCE *NEW* June 6 - June 9
DEACONS' TRAINING PROGRAM June 28 - July 7
HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER CONFERENCE July 26 - August 4
COLLEGE WINTER CONFERENCE January 2 - 6, 2020
The new Adult Conference is open to all adults, whether a summer conference alumnus or first-time participant. This four-day session, entitled Be Still and Know That I Am God, will give attendees the opportunity to get away from the "noise" of everyday and hear what God is telling you about your life! Learn how prayer, Scripture, relationships, and community help you listen. Space is limited.
At the Deacons' Training Program, young men gain a deeper understanding of the church's worship services through practical workshops and interactive classes. Students are placed in classes according to experience. In Level I, students are introduced to the duties of an acolyte. In Levels II and III, students are introduced to liturgical practicum. All students take Armenian classes and voice lessons. Upon completion of the program, students return to their home parishes with polished liturgical skills and a stronger faith.
The popular High School Summer Conference has attracted teenagers to explore their faith and the heritage of the Armenian Church with friends in a safe environment. Clergy and lay leaders instruct the participants in the fundamentals of the Armenian Church's faith and traditions, and they encourage frank discussion about issues important to young people. We also address topics of interest to youth and parents today.
Finally, the seminary is bringing back the College Winter Conference in January 2020, a favorite among college students! Students can plan to spend five days of their winter break on the tranquil seminary campus over the Armenian Christmas weekend. This conference will include sessions on the Armenian Church's faith and traditions and topics of interest for college students. The application will be forthcoming.
Since its inception in 1963, the St. Nersess youth conferences have made daily worship, the study of our faith and traditions, bible study, and Armenian language instruction appealing and inspiring for students. In addition, sports and recreation, day-trips, and other activities are offered to add to a well-rounded experience where students make deep, lasting friendships and discover their place in the Armenian Church. For more information or to register, please go to www.stnersess.edu.
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High School Summer Conference, 2018
