Dear Archons,

It is with great joy and anticipation that we invite you and your families to attend the Seventh Annual National Archon Lenten Retreat on March 12 and 13. In order to foster greater connection with our sister Orthodox churches under the jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, we have decided to conduct this year’s Lenten retreat at the headquarters of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the United States located at South Bound Brook, New Jersey.

Please set aside the time on your calendars to join us in fellowship and prayer with your fellow Archons. It is an experience you will not forget and one that will re-energize your spiritual commitment to live a Christ-centered life.

The retreat will begin on Friday, March 12 at 6pm with services at the St. Andrew Memorial Church followed by a Lenten Fellowship Dinner at the Ukranian Cultural Center. On Saturday, March 13, we will convene in the Church at 8:30am for Divine Liturgy, a light breakfast and the first session of the Retreat. We expect to conclude prior to the 6:00pm Great Vesper Services at the St. Andrew Memorial Church.

Additional details will be forthcoming regarding the retreat master, the retreat theme, registration, and hotel information.