UMP Gathering 2022

Overview

The Inaugural CONFERENCE OF UNCUT MOUNTAIN PRESS will take place at the Antiochian Village from October 6-9 on the theme: The Orthodox Ethos. The gathering will bring together spiritual fathers, teachers and faithful desiring to go deeper into the Way of Being in Christ: how this is acquired, lived, imparted. At the heart of this conference will be an Athonite-style vigil for the Feast of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian. A rare gathering and an exceptional opportunity you won’t want to miss!

Honorary Chairman:
Bishop Luke of Syracuse

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Full Registration includes

3-night stay in guest room with private bath at the Antiochian Village
8 chef selection meals Thursday evening to Sunday morning
All conference sessions offered

Full Registration Options

$528.00 per adult

1-adult, 1 guest room,** all meals and sessions

$419.00 per adult

2 adults,* 1 guest room,** all meals and sessions

$330.00 per adult

3 adults,* 1 guest room,** all meals and sessions

*IMPORTANT: You pay less when you add a conference attendee to your room such as a spouse, friend, or roommate. Purchase the total registration yourself, and divide payment with roommate(s) on your own. Unfortunately, we cannot place roommates for you. Guest rooms provide ample bed configurations to accommodate everyone. Packages apply to age 18 and above.

**For those attending with children: 17 yrs and under stay free in the room, however, you will need to add a Child Meal Plan (see below) for each child. See the FAQs on how to register with a family.

Commuter Registration

$272.00 per person

Includes all sessions
Includes all 8 meals
Lodging is not included

$136 per person

Includes 1 day of sessions either Friday or Saturday
Includes 3 meals; breakfast, lunch & dinner
Lodging is not included

Child Meal Plan

$164.00 per person

Children ages 13-17, all meals

$86.00 per person

Children ages 5-12, all meals
Ages 4 and under Free

Registration Notes

All prices include taxes
Deadline to Register is September 15, 2022
Cancellation and Refund Policy: In order to comply with the State and Local guidelines for maximum occupancy, cancellations may occur at the sole discretion of the Conference Organizer. The Conference Organizer also does not guarantee entrance into the conference upon they payment of the entrance fee. All potential attendees acknowledge that they are not guaranteed entrance until such confirmation by the Conference Organizer. In the case of an overbooking, the Conference Organizer may have to cancel the reservation of an attendee, which will be done in the sole discretion of the Conference Organizer. If any of the beforementioned occurs, all fees paid will be refunded.
For questions please email [email protected]

Conference Schedule

THURSDAY – OCTOBER 6

3:00 pm Registration Opens

5:00 pm Vespers

6:00 pm Dinner and Informal Gathering

9:00 pm Compline

FRIDAY – OCTOBER 7

5:30 am Orthros & Divine Liturgy

8:00 am Registration & Continental Breakfast

9:00 am Welcome and Introductions

9:15 am Special Guest Lecture TBA

9:45 am Lecture #1: Bishop LUKE: The Orthodox Ethos of the Russian Monastics of Holy Trinity Monastery

10:15 am Lecture #2: Fr. Demetri Carrellas: The Orthodox Ethos as Exemplified in Elder Ephraim of Philotheou and Arizona

10:45 am Short Break

11:00 am Panel Q & A and Discussion

11:50 am Lunch Break

1:00 pm Lecture #3: Constantine Zalalas: The Orthodox Ethos in the Life and Writings of Elder Athanasius Mitilinaios

1:30 pm Lecture #4: Hieromonk Felipe Balingit: Orthodox Piety and Pietism

2:00 pm Short Break

2:15 pm Panel Q & A and Discussion

3:00 pm. Book Presentation: G.M. Davis: Antichrist: The Fulfillment of Globalization - The Ancient Church and the End of History

4:00 pm Vespers

5:00 pm Dinner

7:30 pm Informal Gathering

9:00 pm Compline

SATURDAY – OCTOBER 8

5:30 am Orthros & Divine Liturgy

8:00 am Continental Breakfast

9:00 am Introduction & Greetings

9:30 am Lecture #5: Fr. Josiah Trenham: Orthodox Catechism and The Orthodox Ethos

10:00 am Lecture #6: Fr. Joseph Copeland: Reinforcing the Orthodox Ethos in the Parish: Without a Vision the People Perish

10:30 am Short Break

10:45 am Panel Q & A and Discussion

11:50 am Lunch Break

1:00 pm Lecture #7: Fr. Zachariah Lynch: Walking in the Orthodox Way: Safeguard Against the Zeitgeist

1:30 pm Lecture #8: Fr. Peter Heers: “Lead Us in Thy Way, that We May Walk in Thy Truth”: The Inseparable Unity of Dogma and Ethos

2:00 pm Short Break

2:15 pm Panel Q & A and Discussion

3:00 pm Book Presentation: Robert Spencer: The Church and the Pope

4:00 pm Dinner

5:00-8:00 pm Rest for Vigil

8:00 pm Vigil for the Feast of the Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian

c.12:00 am Divine Liturgy

1:30 am Agape Meal

SUNDAY – OCTOBER 9

9:00 am Breakfast

10:00 am Full Speaker Panel Q & A and Discussion

11:00 am Farewell

Conference Venue and Additional Information

Antiochian Village Conference and Retreat Center

140 Church Camp Trail

Bolivar, PA 15923

website: https://www.antiochianvillage.org

The Antiochian Village Conference and Retreat Center is located on 300 acres of beautiful rolling hills in southwestern Pennsylvania, near Ligonier. October is one of the most spectacular times of the year to visit the area with abundant fall colors and good weather.

Check-in time: After 3:00 pm

Check-out time: No later than 11:00 am

Guest Rooms: The venue provides a variety of bed configurations that cannot be guaranteed at time of Registration, they include; 1 King bed/King +sleeper sofa/2 Double beds/2 Double +1 Twin. All guest rooms have a private en-suite bathroom. Regarding room choices, for example, if you register for 3 people you would receive a room with 2 Double beds +1 Twin bed. If you register for 2 people you would receive a room with 2 Double beds or greater. If you register for 1 person you would receive a room with a King bed or greater.

Please note: While the venue provides hotel style rooms, they do not provide daily housekeeping services. Likewise, guests should plan to bring hairdryers and toiletries as needed.

Amenities: Wi-fi, walking trails, Gift Shop, Heritage Museum & Library, click here for more.

Meals: Eight full chef-selection meals offering fasting and non-fasting options are provided Thursday-Sunday, with the exception of Friday meals offering fasting options only. One snack will be offered on Friday afternoon. Continuous coffee service is available to guests.

Specific dietary requests: For food allergies, diabetic, gluten free, vegetarian, lactose intolerance or low sodium - please complete this Dietary Request form no later than September 20, 2022.

Driving/Parking: There is plenty of on-site parking for guests.

Airport: The closest commercial airport to the Antiochian Village is Pittsburg International Airport which is roughly a 1 hr. 45 min drive. Please note that Lyft and Uber do not provide service to the area around the Antiochian village.

Airport Shuttle: We are not able to provide group service at this time, however, Elite Coach Transportation regularly provides shuttle service to the Antiochian Village from the Pittsburg airport, for information contact them at [email protected], ph: 724-325-2626

Weather/attire: October temperatures typically range from high of 70˚F to lows of 44˚F. You may want to bring a mix of casual, outdoor, and church attire for the conference. There may be times we are walking across campus to the chapel, or, just enjoying the extensive grounds and want an extra layer for warmth.

Refunds: Refunds available by contacting [email protected] until September 2, 2022.

FAQs

Are the talks going to be recorded and offered at a later date?

Some of the talks may be recorded and offered but that will ultimately be decided when the conference concludes. The overriding focus is to provide a deep and meaningful retreat for all who are gathered together in person and to participate in the Divine services.

Can I come for just one of the three nights and some of the sessions?

At this time, we cannot break-up the Full Registration lodging packages. If you would like to be added to a waiting list to determine if we can accommodate your schedule at a later date please email: [email protected]

If I live nearby, can I attend without staying at the venue?

Yes, you would choose a Commuter Registration which includes sessions and meals but does not include lodging.

Can we bring our children to the conference?

Yes, children are welcome. When you register please select a Child Meal Plan for each child and include all names and ages at check-out. Please keep in mind, this particular conference does not offer child care and youth activities are not planned. The Antiochian Village requires that youth under the age of 18 to be supervised by a parent or chaperone while on site.

How would I register if my husband and I brought our two children ages 3 and 5?

Register as “Full Registration (2 people) + 1 Child Meal Plan”. Since two adults are in the room it is considered Double Occupancy and therefore would register for two people. You would also select 1 Child Meal Plan for the 5-yr. old. Under age 4 is free.

How would I register if my wife and I brought our five children, 7 people total?

There is a maximum of 5 people in a family to one room. So, your wife would register for a Full Registration 1-Person room add 3 Child Meal Plans and Check out. Then you would register for a Full Registration 1-Person room, and add 2 Child Meal Plans and Check-out. At the time of registration, you would also include name and ages of children.

Can a group of 4 or more adults stay in one room?

No, three adults are allowed in one room. Adults are counted as 18 yrs and up. Please feel free to email with any special inquiries or questions.

Questions: Please email [email protected] with any questions you may have.

We are looking forward to seeing you in October!

On The Ethos of The Orthodox Church

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