Orthodox Young Professionals Conference 2024
Get ready for the ultimate gathering of Orthodox young professionals in 2024, where faith, networking, and growth collide!
Date and time
Location
Milton Abbey School, Blandford Forum, UK
Milton Abbey School, Blandford Forum, UK Blandford Forum DT11 0BZ United KingdomAbout this event
- 3 days
🌟 Join Us for the Orthodox Young Professionals Conference 2024! 🌟
Welcome to OYP Con 2024, our inaugural annual conference designed for Orthodox Young Professionals.
📅 Friday, August 23, 2024, at 3:00 PM - Monday, August 26, 2024, at 3:00 PM BST
📍 Milton Abbey School, Blandford Forum, UK
The Orthodox Young Professionals Conference 2024 invites adults, ranging from post-degree to pre-family ministry, within the age bracket of 25 to 47 years old. While the event is primarily tailored for Eastern Orthodox individuals, it is open to anyone respectful of our Church's values and teachings.
The central theme of our inaugural conference is ‘A Living Sacrifice’. Through captivating discussions and presentations led by four esteemed speakers, attendees will have the chance to enrich their faith, reflect on their spiritual journey, and establish meaningful connections within the Orthodox community.
The weekend promises fellowship, organized activities, walks, and immersion in the liturgical cycle. It's a time for rest, rejuvenation, and enjoyment. Join us for a memorable experience at OYP Con 2024!
💡 Please note: This is paid ticketed event. Ticket prices for a single room are £330, and for a shared room, £310 per person. All rooms will be allocated in single-sex boarding houses. Financial assistance is available for those in need it.
For inquiries and assistance, contact us at: oyp.gbi@outlook.com
Frequently asked questions
It will be provided on site, it is separated by sex with options for single and shared rooms (2 to 3 per room).
The event is open to individuals regardless of their marital status. Please note that all rooms are single sex only.
We currently do not have provisions for accommodating children.
Milton Abbey School is located in Milton Abbas village in Dorset, it is 30 miles South West of Salisbury and halfway between Blanchford and Dorcester. The school is easily accessible from the A354, just 20 minutes from the towns of Dorchester and Blandford.
Nearest stations: Dorchester and Gillingham, Poole slightly further but larger. Direct London trains. Connections to Gatwick and Heathrow. Taxi from station recommended; car-share for efficiency.
Airports in the South West include Bournemouth, Southampton, Bristol and Exeter.
The OYP team will do our utmost to help people with getting lifts - but we cannot guarantee that there will be car spaces available.
Attire for the retreat is semi-formal and comfortable, suitable for both indoor activities and outdoor walks. As Divine Liturgy will be celebrated together on Sunday morning, please pack appropriate church clothes. PLease note, there will be a formal dinner on the last evening.
We would advise boardgames, good walking shoes, some icons (ideally larger ones to have in the Church for the liturgy) and a copy of an Akathist or two - we will provide a further list of items closer to the time.
Smoking is prohibited on the site, and alcohol consumption is permitted only within boarding houses and subject to legal age restrictions and responsibilities.
We are committed to accommodating allergies and dietary restrictions, provided we are informed in advance of your arrival.
We will look at all requests on a case by case basis - please complete the form and tick the appropriate text box and follow the instructions. We will contact you to see how we can help you.
Unfortunately, we cannot refund tickets for this event. Ticket transfers are allowed - but it is the buyer's responsibility to find an alternative person- and you *must inform* the OYP organising committee (oyp.gbi@outlook.com) so that we can ensure swaps can be appropriately accommodated for.
The easiest way to contact us is on oyp.gbi@outlook.com