2024 Motor City Orthodox Christian Conference (MCOC) Itinerary 

Friday, Nov. 1

2 PM – 6 PM: Registration @ Athenaeum Hotel Lobby

 

7 PM-12AM: Friday Evening Event @ The Old Shillelagh (Second and Third Floors Reserved Exclusively for MCOC)

Dinner Served at 7:45 – Nacho Bar (Beef and Vegan Alternative) 

Dinner will be served on the 3rd floor.

 

Saturday, November 2

9 AM: Orthros 

9:30 AM: Coffee and Pastries with Ice Breakers: Church Hall (downstairs)

10:15 – 11:15 AM: Fr. Lucas Christensen – “Made for Beauty: Encountering God’s Image in Liturgy and Prayer”

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM : Break 

11:30 PM-12:30 PM:  Katrina Bitar – “Loving others as Christ when it’s most difficult”

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch 

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Q & A with Fr. Lucas & Katrina 

3 PM: Vespers 

3:45 PM – 6:30 PM: Social/Free Time (Explore Detroit/Get ready for Gala) 

6:30 PM-11 PM:  Cocktail hour and Gala at The Highlands

 

Sunday, November 3

9 AM – Orthros @ Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

10 AM – Divine Liturgy @ Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral with Coffee Hour Following (provided by The Annunciation Philoptochos)

12 PM – Lunch at Pegasus for those who want to join