This year's Clergy Laity Congress features impactful ministry panels and workshops designed to equip delegates with the tools, resources, and inspiration needed to strengthen parishes and foster thriving communities. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, gaining valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance their local ministries. The Congress aims to empower participants with a renewed sense of purpose and vision, ensuring the ongoing growth and vitality of their parishes and the broader Orthodox Christian community. Throughout the week, there are a wide number of topics being addressed in both Ministry Panels and Workshops.
Rev. Fr. Evan Armatas
Rev. Fr. Evan Armatas
Biography
Father Evan Armatas, a graduate of Holy Cross, is the priest of Saint Spyridon in Loveland, Colorado. His recent book, “Reclaiming the Great Commission: A Roadmap to Parish Health,” is a practical guide to building a stronger, more vibrant community. His own parish began as a mission in 2007 with just a handful of families, today it is a parish of several hundred. Father Evan has traveled extensively throughout the Archdiocese offering both Metropolis and Parish Workshops on Parish Health. His first book, “Toolkit for Spiritual Growth: A practical guide to Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving,” is an engaging look at how these spiritual disciplines shape and re-energize our relationship with Jesus Christ. His popular radio show, “Orthodoxy Live,” broadcasts Sundays at 8 pm EST on Ancient Faith Radio. Father and his Presbytera Stacy are the happy parents of four and live in Fort Collins, Colorado.
