March 24, 2023

Dear Reverend Clergy & Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

On behalf of His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios, please accept this formal invitation to join us in late June for the Metropolis of Atlanta Clergy Laity Assembly, which, of course, will also include Philoptochos & our Southeastern Choir Federation. Though it has been a few years since we have been able to join each other face-to-face, we have an amazing opportunity to conduct not only Clergy-Laity & Philoptochos business, but also great sessions with well-known speakers from the both Metropolis and national levels, as well as social outings unique to the Tarpon Springs area.

The Clergy Laity will officially “open” at the Grand Banquet on the evening of Thursday, June 22, 2023 and will conclude with Divine Liturgy on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Participants may begin registration at: https://stnicholastarpon.org/cl2023 as soon as Monday, March 27^th. Early bird registration rates have been kept the same as four years ago:

Clergy Laity/Philoptochos Delegate - $450
Choir Federation Member - $200
Presvyteres - $150

From a practical/financial perspective it is important to note, that since this event was planned for 2021 and postponed, our Chancellor Fr. George Tsahakis was able to negotiate 2021 rates at the world class Innisbrook resort. Since the “block” room rates are approximately 30-35% below what Innisbrook is offering others, not only does this year’s conference offer the opportunity for spiritual growth and fellowship but participants can have a “get away vacation” at a fantastic resort at low rates. The room low rates are only guaranteed through early May so please make your reservations before Pascha. You can do so by contacting Innisbrook at 1-855-778-4018 to make reservations. Please reference "Greek Orthodox Clergy Conference" or "11I4ZO" when making the reserv ation.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at clergylaitycommittee@stnicholastarpon.org or text 727.492.3716

Nicholas Manias
2023 Metropolis of Atlanta Clergy Laity Chairman