2026 GLORY Grads Anuual Convention
Second annual GLORY convention
Lectures & Workshops
Our lectures are carefully planned and delivered by our excellent guest speakers for our graduate attendees. Come listen to talks and participate in workshops that bring you closer to God and the other attendees. Whether you’re looking for encouragement, direction, or to go deeper in your faith, you’ll walk away feeling inspired and hopeful.
Liturgical Services
Through the Divine Liturgy and midnight Tasbeha praises, we gather together in prayer with God in our midst. It is a time to lift our hearts in praise and to encounter Christ in a real and personal way as we partake in the sacraments and share in the life of the Church. This is a time of true fellowship and koinonia; a shared life in Christ. Together, we stand side by side in prayer, and grow as one body in Him.
Fun & More
GLORY isn’t just about lectures and workshops – it’s also about the memories you create along the way! We care about bringing everyone together, building friendships, and enjoying every moment. From our exciting annual GLORY Experience event, like last year’s fruit-picking adventure, to group games and late night laughs, there’s something for everyone. It’s the perfect chance to relax, connect with new people, and strengthen bonds in a fun and positive environment. These are the moments you’ll be talking about long after the convention ends!
Who's Speaking?
H.G. Bishop Basil
Guest SpeakerWe’ve invited a very special guest to join us this year, someone whose words inspire, challenge, and connect deeply with young adults across the Church.
His Grace Bishop Basil was born and raised in New Jersey until our Lord Jesus Christ called him to enter the monastic life in 2008 at the St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey in Sandia, TX. He was consecrated a monk in 2009 and ordained into the priesthood in 2011. Then in 2016, His Grace Bishop Youssef appointed him Episcopal Vicar for the state of Florida. In 2018, His Grace was elevated to Hegumen and later that same year he was ordained as a General Bishop serving under the auspices of His Grace Bishop Youssef in the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States.
Conference Schedule
* Schedule subject to change
Glory 2025
Wake, Witness, Worship, Repeat.
In our first-ever GLORY convention in October 2025, we were blessed to have H.G. Bishop David of the New York and New England diocese and Fr. Botrous Philopos from Ontario lead us in insightful and thought-provoking lectures on centering God in the midst of our busy lives. Taking our lives from the routine of Watch, Work, Watch, Repeat, to a more purposeful fulfilling life of Wake, Witness, Worship, Repeat. With attendees joining us from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Ontario, it was a great opportunity for graduates to connect socially, professionally, and spiritually.