ROYA Youth Congress 2021 Registration
ROYA is excited to announce its 2021 Youth Congress, "Navigating Secular Life with the Orthodox Spirit". The Congress will take place in both Canada and in the US this year. We will share some joint virtual activities, including a conference by Pr. Hrisostom, but most activities will be specific to each group.

This event is intended for young adults between the ages of 17-30.

Arrivals will be Friday afternoon/evening. The agenda will be finalized soon but expect the following:
FRIDAY
- arrivals
- outdoor activities
- dinner
- evening service/prayer
- opening thoughts

SATURDAY
- morning service/prayer
- breakfast
- parish representative reports
- conference (Pr Hrisostom, identitatea român-americană)
- lunch
- outdoor activities
- state of ROYA presentation, problems we've faced
- discussion: moving forward, setting goals for the next year
- USA only (30min discussion with Assembly of Bishops committee)
- dinner
- evening vigil/confessions

SUNDAY
- Divine Liturgy
- brunch
- conference (Pr. Petru USA, Pr. Stefan CA)
(CANADA congress ends Sunday afternoon/early evening)
- outdoor activities
- evening prayers/service

MONDAY
- morning prayers
- brunch
- departures

Our main speaker is Fr. Hrisostom. One of our main topics of discussion at the Congress will be our dual identity as Romanian-Americans, especially as this applies to how we live out our Orthodox faith. Please reflect on this topic and write 1-2 sentences that answer the prompt: "When it comes to your identity, what is most relevant to you? What touches your heart? What can you not live without?"

***While the main focus of this retreat will be the Youth Congress, participants will also take part in conferences, workshops, and discussions on various topics related to the theme.

This is one of our most important events in the sense that it allows us to communicate problems we face in our parish, in our youth groups, and work together towards solutions. Part of the success relies on everyone's participation in the Congress, whether it is sharing information about the youth at their parish or offering a solution, or simply giving feedback. More information about how to prepare in this respect will be sent out soon.

We will also be organizing indoor and outdoor games, team-building activities, and more, in hopes of encouraging the formation of long-lasting friendships.***

Event Dates: Friday, November 19 -- Monday, November 22 (Sunday for Canada)

Event Address:
USA:
Protection of the Mother of God Monastery
4160 102nd Ave, Allegan, Michigan 49010

CANADA:
Valley of the Mother of God Retreat Center
953376 7 Line EHS, Orangeville, ON L9W 6E8, Canada

If you are flying to the US retreat, please fly into Chicago or Grand Rapids.
If you are flying to the Canada retreat, please fly into Toronto.
Please reach out to us about financial assistance for purchasing flights if needed.

Cost:
For inquiries, please contact: Pompiliu Gîrlonța, pompiliu74@gmail.com 

After completing this registration form, you will receive further information regarding the retreat (itinerary, payment details, etc.) via email.
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Which Congress will you be attending? *
Are you going to be attending in-person or on Zoom? *
First and Last Name *
Age *
Birthdate *
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Email *
Phone Number *
Parish Church Name and City *
Parish Priest Name and Contact Information *
Are you a delegate this year? (Did either your parish priest or someone on the ROYA Board reach out to you about representing your parish?) *
Have you attended a ROYA event in the past? *
Where did you find out about this event? *
How are you planning to travel to this event? *
If you're FLYING to the retreat, please forward your flight information (date, time, flight number) ASAP to: rorthodoxyouth@gmail.com.                                                 *
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Dietary Restrictions *
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Allergies? *
I understand that I will have to pay approximately $110 CAD if attending the Canadian Congress or $75 if attending the USA Congress. *
If the participation fee is a problem, please contact us (details above) in order to discuss financial accommodations. Cost will not be a barrier to your participation in this retreat. We would like as many youth as possible to become part of the ROYA family so we can glorify God together!
One of our main topics of discussion at the Congress will be our dual identity as Romanian-Americans, especially as this applies to how we live out our Orthodox faith. Please reflect on this topic and write 1-2 sentences that answer the prompt: "When it comes to your identity, what is most relevant to you? What touches your heart? What can you not live without?" *
If you could change something(s) about ROYA, what would it(they) be? Where has ROYA fallen short? (Please be specific!) *
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