St. Michael’s

Youth Conference

July 19-25th 2026
Our Lady Queen of Peace
Stanton TN

What is the Conference?

The Saint Michael’s Conference, founded in Massachusetts in 1960, is a group of young people and leaders who come together to form an intentional community. Through worship, study, discussion, recreation, and relaxation the community seeks: a clearer vision of God in Jesus Christ, the power to serve Him, and the strength to fight evil. For most, it is such a joyful experience that they return year after year.

St. Michael is a good patron Saint. He symbolizes strong religion, a joyful religion, a religion of service to God and to others. 2026 is the thirty-third year for the St. Michael’s Conference - Midwest, which attracts young people from Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and as far away as Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and South Carolina.

“The Church is more than a building, denomination, or community, it is a life lived. At St. Michael’s, we strive to cultivate, nurture, and strengthen a lifestyle centered on Christ. It is a place where we equip the youth of today to become the saints of tomorrow!”

-Fr. Director

A unique opportunity for youth.

The St. Michael’s Conference is your opportunity to come to know Jesus Christ more intimately through participation in:

  • Daily Corporate Worship

  • Religious Courses

  • Discussion Groups

  • Fellowship

  • Community Service

  • Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

It is also an opportunity to build relationships with other young persons committed to Christ.This Conference is part of an ongoing tradition formed in the 1950’s by a group of young people and priests committed to serving Christ and defending the faith. Originating in Massachusetts, the St. Michael’s Conference has grown to include Conferences in Michigan, Texas, California and Tennessee.

The Conference has already borne much fruit in the life of the Church through the lives of those Conference participants who are active in their respective parishes throughout the Anglican Communion.

Our intention is not to do a “new” thing, but to faithfully hand on what has been given to us – the Catholic Faith. Our worship and practice are therefore unapologetically Anglo-Catholic, and our teaching orthodox.

Daily Schedule

7:30 AM Morning Prayer

8:00 AM Solemn High Mass

9:00 AM Breakfast

10:00 AM First Class Period

11:00 AM Second Class Period

NOON Third Class Period

1:00 PM Lunch

2:00 PM Free Time

5:00 PM Solemn Evensong & Faculty Talk

6:00 PM Dinner

6:45 PM Discussion Groups

8:00 PM Evening Social Activity

9:45 PM Clean Up

10:15 PM Compline

11:30 PM Lights Out Seniors

Testimonials

Why do YOU go to St. Mike's? Here is Charles, Paul, and Maggie telling us why they go.

What has St. Mike’s meant to you?

“It set the foundation for the transition of going from a child in church, to leaving my parents home and keeping the expectation of going to church by my own will as an adult.  St Michael’s instilled in me the want and need for the Anglican Church and it is why I have never stopped going!

-Joseph S

Meet the Staff

Fr. Director | The Rev'd Michael J. Murphy, SSC
St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church, Tullahoma, TN

The Rev'd Paul Sterne, SSC
Chaplain of the C. S. Lewis Center and St. Theodore's Anglican Chapel at the University of South Carolina

The Rev'd Zachary Braddock, SSC
Cathedral Church of the Epiphany, Columbia, SC, Chaplian  USAF Reserve

The Rev'd Geordan D. Geddings, SSC
St. Peter's Anglican Church, Cypress, TX

FAQ’s

  • The conference is open to youth ages 12 to 20. To be eligible, a candidate must be 12 at the start of the conference. Conference attendees should be Christians who desire a deeper intimacy with God. Questions and doubts are a part of the process and do not disqualify a serious candidate.

  • The total cost for the week is $450. A deposit of $100 is required and is non-refundable.

  • The 2026 Registration will open in Spring of 2026. At that time you may fill out the registration form, then print and mail in with your registration fee to the mailing address noted on the form. We look forward to meeting you!

  • Our Lady Queen of Peace, Stanton TN

St. Michael the Archangel

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of battle; be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil.  May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust down to hell Satan and all wicked spirits, who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

 “St Mike's means so much to me.  It changed  everything  about my life. And influenced my teenage into adulthood  years so much.  It gave  me a compass point to  follow and Godly friends  to set me back on course when I veered  off.  It's one week I look forward  to every single year  as a time of refreshment and renewal.   It fills your soul in a way that normal parish life can't  and inspires   hearts young and old to once again take up the cross keep the faith and follow on.”

- Emily L.

Donate

Donations, Gifts, and Memorials are gratefully accepted. Funds donated will be used for the raising up of the next generation of the Church and to supply needed funds to those without which their attendance would not be possible. May God richly bless our benefactors!

Donations may be mailed to:
Fr. Director
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
C/O The Rev’d Michael J Murphy
SSC
110 E. Lincoln St.
Tullahoma, TN 37388
932-455-3170