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# Fr. Stephen De Young and Fr. Andrew Damick Lead Parish Life Conference
- URL: https://uoj.news/news/86562-fr-stephen-de-young-and-fr-andrew-damick-lead-parish-life-conference/
- Published: 2026-02-26T09:15:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-25T16:15:24.000Z
- Description: The Diocese of Miami & the Southeast will host its 2026 Parish Life Conference in Springdale, AR, focused on Orthodox living.
- Author: Tobias Straney
- Tags: #Category: News, Conferences, Parish Life, Antiochian Archdiocese of North America, Diocese of Miami and the Southeast

**SPRINGDALE, AR —** With the direction of His Grace, Bp. Nicholas, the Diocese of Miami & the Southeast [will host](https://mailchi.mp/9511c418fc11/2nd-annual-fall-retreat-information-18007407?e=5f78d8c7d0) the 2026 Parish Life Conference at St. Nicholas Church from June 10–13, bringing together Orthodox faithful from across the region.

The event will feature guest speakers including Fr. Stephen De Young and Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, hosts of the Lord of Spirits podcast, who will lead a two-part panel discussion on “Living an Orthodox Life.” Attendees will explore practical aspects of Orthodox practice, engage in discussions about parish life, and participate in spiritual-enrichment activities throughout the conference.

[![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2025/08/86562-fr-stephen-de-young-and-fr-andrew-damick-lead-parish-life-conference-image-154dd2d53eb5.png)On this topicFr. Andrew Stephen Damick Publishes Guide to 'the Other American Saints'](https://uoj.news/news/85036-fr-andrew-stephen-damick-publishes-guide-to-the-other-american-saints/)

The gathering, themed “Orthodoxy in the Ozarks,” offers opportunities for fellowship, prayer, and learning, as participants reflect on what it means to live faithfully in daily life. [Registration](https://www.antiochianevents.com/miami) and further information are available via the conference organizers.

Previously, the [UOJ reported](https://uoj.news/news/86478-orthodox-teens-gather-for-first-sacred-arts-conference/) that Orthodox teens gathered for the inaugural Teen Sacred Arts Conference.