2022 YAL Conference New York City June 30 - July 4 - Clergy-Laity
2022 National YAL Conference
June 30 - July 4, 2022 | New York City
Conference Registration
Registration for the conference is now available!
à la Carte Pricing Still Available
- $20 - Conference
- $50 - Post-Church Luncheon and keynote speeches
- $250 - Sunday Night Gala
Registration is Closed for the Following
- Full Conference Registration
- Boat Cruise
Hotel Reservations
This year's conference will take place at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square! The New York Marriott Marquis, located at 1535 Broadway on the corner of 46th Street, is an iconic fixture of Times Square and brilliantly captures the vibrant energy and spirit of Manhattan.
Please use the link below to book your reservation to take advantage of the special conference rate. This is the same hotel as the Archdiocese Clergy-Laity Congress and National Philoptochos Convention.
Hotel Discount
YAL is please to offer subsidized pricing for those attending the event. If you book through the the Clergy Laity room block through Marriott, you will receive:
- $50/room/night for those rooming alone. Must register for the full weekend package of the National YAL Conference.
- $100/room/night for those rooming with 2+ people (if you don’t have a roommate, you may indicate in your registration form). All guests in the room would need to purchase the full weekend package of the National YAL Conference tickets.
Please note: This hotel discount is only for those that purchase the full weekend package.
Reimbursements will be made via check after the National YAL Conference. Form needs to be submitted after hotel payment is made and National YAL Conference tickets are purchased. The first 100 rooms will be subsidized. Form can be found here.
Conference Highlights
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Conference with amazing speakers, panels, discussions, and networking opportunities
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Night Comedy Show at Anemos featuring the famous Basile the Comedian, Ellen Karris, Gus Constantellis, and Arianna Papalexopoulos. Follow them now!
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Beach Day! You’ll be bussed to the historic Long Branch Beach to enjoy a day in the sun with music, parea and games.
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Greek Night (of course) at Kyma, one of NYC’s premier Greek restaurants
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Sunset Boat Cruise on the Hudson River with hundreds of your closest friends. Bring your camera for scenic views of the Manhattan skyline!
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Sunday night Gala where you can dress up and dance the night away.
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Consecration of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church & National Shrine. 20 years after the 9/11 attacks, St. Nicholas will be consecrated.
Comedy Night at Anemos
Beach Day at Long Branch Beach
Greek Night at Kyma Restaurant
Sunset Boat Cruise on the Hudson River
Consecration of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine
Sessions and Topics
Visit https://www.clergylaity.org/yalconference/conferenceschedule#saturday for the full Saturday schedule. Here is a sampling of Sessions and Topics to be discussed:
General Session 1: Religious Freedom and Ecumenical Patriarchate
A panel discussion among lawyers, journalists, professors and clergy members about the political and legal issues relating to Greece and the Greek Orthodox Church, such as the autocephalous status of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, the Hagia Sofia, any developments regarding the Halki Seminary and other topics.
General Session 2: Understanding our Faith
A panel discussion among clergy members and professors about the history and ecclesiastical structure of the Eastern Orthodox Churches, the Greek Orthodox Church in America and its relationship to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and the issues and challenges for the Orthodox faithful in the modern era.
Breakout Session No. 1. Practical Theology
Clergy and professors will discuss philosophy, the Bible, practical theology, and current topics that implicate our faith.
Breakout Session No. 2. Wellness and Mental Health
Wellness coaches, authors, psychologists, and athletes will discuss wellness and mental health, especially ideas for maintaining wellbeing and mental health for yourself and those around you during difficult times.
Breakout Session No. 3. The East Med
Journalists, think tank members, and lobbyists will discuss the East Med, especially the relationship between the U.S. and Greece, Cyprus, and Turkey and current events in the Eastern Mediterranean more generally.
FAQ
Summer in NYC means it is warm and often humid! That said, we have a variety of different activities, so here’s a rundown of the type of outfits and additional items we recommend packing:
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Comedy Show: Casual! Jeans, shorts, light shirts, light jacket, sundresses
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Beach Day: Swimsuit, towel, sandals, shorts/t shirt or beach cover up, hat, sunglasses
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Sunset Boat Cruise: Dressy casual.
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Conference Events (Speakers, Breakout Sessions & Panels): Business Casual
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Gala: Summer Formal Chic
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Consecration: Church attire.
Yes! You may use your downtime to rest, explore, or hang out with new and old friends.
Your ticket is inclusive of all events, transportation to and from events from the hotel, and a LOT of food and beverages! See below for specifics:
- Welcome Reception
- Bus transportation from Marriott Marquis
- Comedy show featuring Basile the Comedian, Gus Constentellis, and Ellen Karris
- Bus transportation to Marriott Marquis
- Beach Trip
- Bus transportation to/from Marriott Marquis
- Greek Night at Kyma
- Bus transportation to/from Marriott Marquis
- Greek DJ & Dancing
- Conference at Marriott Marquis
- Breakfast and Lunch included
- Amazing speakers and networking opportunities
- Breakout sessions on various topics
- Boat Cruise
- Boat cruise in the NY harbor
- Greek DJ & dancing
- Open bar
- Appetizers
- Divine Liturgy & Lunch
- Bus transportation from Marriott Marquis
- Lunch included
- Keynote address
- Gala
- Open bar
- Buffet dinner
- Live Greek band & dancing
- Bus transportation to/from Marriott Marquis
- Consecration of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine
- Bus transportation from Marriott Marquis
- Be part of the historical opening
- Reception to follow
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