OCYM Leadership & Family Conference 2026 to Bring Youth and Families Together in Houston

HOUSTON, Texas, November 10, 2026: The Orthodox Christian Youth Movement (OCYM) of the Diocese of South-West America will hold its Leadership & Family Conference 2026 on Friday and Saturday, November 13–14, at St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Cathedral in Houston, Texas. The two-day gathering brings youth leadership and family life together under the message, “One Faith · One Family · One Mission.”

The conference announcement places prayer, learning, leadership and service at the heart of the gathering. With the event approaching this week, parish members and families can consult the registration form and contact the organizers for participation details and current availability.

A call to live the faith with conviction

“Don’t let the world mold you” is the theme displayed on the conference flyer, with Romans 12:2 given as its scriptural reference. The message invites participants to consider how Christian faith shapes their choices, relationships and responsibilities in daily life.

The four words highlighted in the announcement—“Pray, Learn, Lead, Serve”—connect spiritual growth with practical responsibility. Together with the emphasis on one faith, one family and one mission, they frame the conference as a gathering concerned with both personal commitment and the shared life of the Church.

Youth leadership and family participation

Organized by the diocesan Orthodox Christian Youth Movement, the conference’s title explicitly brings leadership and family together. It offers parish communities an occasion to gather across generations and reflect on their common Christian calling.

The announced venue is St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Cathedral in Houston. Participants should obtain the detailed schedule, arrival arrangements and any additional attendance instructions directly from the organizers; these details are not included on the supplied flyer.

OCYM Quiz Competition

An OCYM Quiz Competition is also announced as part of the conference. The flyer advertises an ever-rolling trophy and cash prizes, adding a parish team competition to the gathering.

According to the announcement, teams may have two to three participants, with up to two teams permitted per parish. The flyer states that the quiz topics have already been announced. Parishes preparing teams should contact the organizers for the topic list, competition rules and any remaining registration requirements.

Registration and participation fees

The published participation fee is $50 per adult. Admission is listed as free for children aged 17 and under.

Registration: Open the OCYM Leadership & Family Conference registration form.

The flyer lists November 8, 2026 as the registration deadline. Since that date has passed, anyone seeking to attend should check the form and contact the organizers to confirm whether registrations are still being accepted. This report does not confirm an extension of the deadline.

Contacts for further information

The conference announcement lists the following contacts for inquiries about attendance and the quiz competition:

• Rev. Fr. Isac B. Prakash: +1 (832) 997-9788
• Mr. Shijo K. Thomas: +1 (201) 772-9418
• Rev. Fr. Johnson Punchakonam: +1 (364) 332-9998
• Mr. Shijo Chandapillai: +1 (718) 564-4483
• Mr. Anish John Jacob: +1 (443) 896-7499

As November 13–14 approaches, the conference announcement’s central invitation remains a shared commitment to prayer, learning, leadership and service: “One Faith · One Family · One Mission.”

Source: OCYM Leadership & Family Conference 2026 announcement flyer supplied to Orthodox TV. Dates, fees, quiz details and contact numbers above follow the flyer.

View the full conference flyer.