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# Fr. Peter Heers to Lead Orthodox Weekend in Massachusetts
- URL: https://uoj.news/news/86829-fr-peter-heers-to-lead-orthodox-weekend-in-massachusetts/
- Published: 2026-03-30T15:15:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-25T16:11:39.000Z
- Description: Young adults from across New England will gather at St. Michael’s Church for a weekend of Orthodox teaching and worship with Fr. Peter Heers.
- Author: Tobias Straney
- Tags: #Category: News, Fr. Peter Heers, Orthodox Ethos, Spiritual Retreat

**SOUTHBRIDGE, MA —** Holy Archangel Michael Orthodox Church [will host](https://www.facebook.com/OrthodoxEthos/posts/pfbid0HH6h1GfRoXvkswunwfyiKYPmD3VJeMH31Qf7USFGQAagRiyLFCaRDKptWkhfnxQUl) a Young Adult Retreat from Friday, May 22, through Sunday, May 24, featuring guest speaker Fr. Peter Heers, known for his podcast *The Orthodox Ethos*. The retreat promises spiritual growth, fellowship, and education for attendees of all ages, with Saturday open to the wider community.

Fr. Peter will lead two lectures: Friday at 6:30 p.m., on “The Identity of Marriage & Boundaries of Relations,” and Saturday following the Divine Liturgy, on “The Identity of Christ & the Boundaries of the Church.” In addition, he will serve liturgically at the parish on Saturday and Sunday, offering participants an immersive experience of Orthodox worship.

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The retreat program includes five meals, lectures, and activities. Pricing is $100 for the full program and $65 for the Saturday session, with family discounts and financial support available. Organizers emphasize limited seating on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, interested participants can contact the church office at 351-213-0533 or visit the Holy Archangel Michael Orthodox Church [website](http://www.stmichaelorthodox.com/).

Previously, the [UOJ reported](https://uoj.news/news/86400-fr-peter-heers-received-into-romanian-metropolia/) that Fr. Peter Heers was received into the Romanian Metropolia of the Americas.