The Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America Department of Conventions and Conference Planning (DCCP) oversees the planning, location, and execution of all Biennial Archdiocese Conventions and all annual Diocesan Parish Life Conferences (PLC).

See message from DCCP Co-Chairs on the 2026 PLCs.

Biennial Archdiocese Convention is held in odd-numbered years during the last full week in July, Sunday to Sunday. Hosting an Archdiocese Convention is over a six-year process. To begin the process, the host parish must submit a bid form.

Annual Diocesan Parish Life Conference (PLC) is held each year between May & July. Each diocese has a PLC Coordinator to aid the hosting parish in planning & executing the PLC.

All Parish Life Conferences and Archdiocesan Conventions are required to use the Antiochian Events Registration System. The DCCP requires all Parish Life Conferences and Archdiocesan Conventions to charge a processing fee to all teens, adults, and clergy who do not purchase any event ticket(s) to offset administrative expenses. It is the policy of the DCCP that no event ticket has a price less than the price of the processing fee; see Policies and Requirements for more information.

Potential host parishes should not contact hotels until they contact the DCCP Co-chairs. No contract or any form of commitment can be made without the guidance and approval of the DCCP.

Please visit the Resources page for more information on the DCCP