2021 Byzantine Chant Workshops
Download the audio resources here!
Instructor: Dimitrios Katsiklis
Session 3: Friday, April 16 (children, age 5-9)
Session 4: Friday, April 16 (youth, age 10+)
The children enrolled the 2021 Saint Kosmas Conference Children’s Program will have the opportunity to spend several sessions with Dimitrios Katsiklis learning two hymns of our church in in byzantine chant, in the English language: (1) To Thee, the Champion Leader and (2) The Great Commanding Chief of the Bodiless Powers, which is the 1st kathisma of the Matins of the Saturday of the Akathist Hymn. The children will perform these hymns for the parents and attendees at the Closing Program of the conference. Audio files of these hymns, in the form they will be taught, are available here, providing a way for the children to listen and become familiar with the music ahead of time, before arriving at the conference. For more information, visit the Byzantine Chant Workshop page, Dimitri’s page on Saint Kosmas, or visit the Conference Schedule page.
2021 Desert Trail Hike
Expedition Leaders: Mihai and Alexandra Boitor
Session 3: Friday, April 16 (youth, age 10+)
Session 4: Friday, April 16 (children, age 5-9)
We are thrilled to have Alexandra and her husband, Mihai, joining us at the Arizona conference as they will be leading an all-new children’s program adventure: hiking the trails on the desert slope behind the resort. Alexandra is a professional outdoor educators with much experience teaching children about the natural world and leading outdoor expeditions. Age-appropriate adaptations of this hike will be available for children ages 5 through 18 who are registered for the conference. For more information, visit Alexandra’s page on Saint Kosmas or visit the Conference Schedule page.
2021 Archery
Archery event leaders: Mihai & Alexandra Boitor
Session 6: Friday, April 16 (Boys, age 10+)
Session 7: Friday, April 16 (Girls, age 10+)
Session 10: Saturday, April 17 (GIRLS, age 5-9)
Session 11: Saturday, April 17 (BOYS, age 5-9)
We are excited to be bringing back this favorite event of the Saint Kosmas Children’s Program! With the benefit of several skilled instructors, we will offer separate sessions for girls and boys, and for the various ages and skill levels.
2021 Art Workshops
Instructor: Presv. Martha Berge
Session 2: Thursday, April 15 — T-shirt painting
Session 5: Friday, April 16 — Air-Dry clay sculpture
Session 6: Friday, April 16 — Weaving Projects
Session 7: Friday, April 16 — Craft Stations
2021 Craft Workshops
Workshop Leader: Alexandra Boitor
Session 9: Friday, April 16 — Shrinking Plastic Key-chain Project
Session 11: Friday, April 16 — Bookmarks and Friend Contact Books
2021 Talks with the Youth
We are privileged to have Fr. Josiah Trenham, Dr. Mark Tarpley, Nathan Pierce, and Emily Wilkinson speak with the youth at 2021 Saint Kosmas Conference on topics pertinent to our culture today.
“A Teen’s Responsibility within the Home as a Member of the Domestic Church”
Fr. Josiah Trenham
“The Nature of Freedom within the Orthodox Christian Life”
Dr. Mark Tarpley
“Sharing the Pro-Life Message in a Post-Christian World”
Emily Wilkinson, Orthodox Christians for Life
“Getting Your Group Ready for Action”
Nathan Pierce, Family Protection Ministries
This is a workshop on teen advocacy and group action, including topics such as “How to Write Letters and Position Papers to Your Legislator.” Mr. Pierce will address homeschool advocacy, but also general group advocacy strategies and approaches that can be utilized on any issues affecting the Christian family. Teens can have an impact in the culture today!
2021 Saint Kosmas Conference
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