2022 Fellowship of St. Moses the Black Conference

Baptizing Culture: We heard them speak in our own tongues the mighty works of God. (Acts 2:11)

Recorded Talks

October 14-16, 2022

Host parish:
St. Moses the Black Orthodox Church
2038 Bedford Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

This year’s conference will be our first in a hybrid format, taking place simultaneously in person in Pittsburgh and also online!

Come join us for the 29th Annual Fellowship of St. Moses the Black Conference as we explore what it means to “Baptize Culture!” Is this a new idea, or does it have deep roots in Christian Faith and practice? How has the “baptism of culture” helped cultural groups, through the centuries, to draw closer to Christ and live a Christian life? What are the implications for Orthodox Christian life and outreach in the Americas? Which aspects of our cultures are most suitable and favorable for “baptism” so that we can hear “in our own tongues the mighty works of God?”


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Conference Speakers

Father Moses Berry

  • President Emeritus
  • Priest of the Orthodox Church in America
  • Curator of the Ozarks Afro-American Heritage Museum
  • National speaker on African American history
  • Contributor to An Unbroken Circle: Linking Ancient African Christianity to the African American Experience

Watch on the FSMB YouTube channel >

Presentation of the Jeweled Cross to Fr. Moses

Mother Katherine Weston

  • Nun in the Orthodox Church
  • President of FSMB
  • Master’s in pastoral care and counseling
  • Licensed Counselor
  • Author and International Speaker

Watch on the FSMB YouTube channel >

Dr. Carla Thomas

  • FSMB Legacy Member
  • Board of Trustees-St. Vladimir Seminary
  • Family Physician

Watch on the FSMB YouTube channel >

Dr. Zhanna Lehmann

  • Founder and Director of the Illinois Orthodox Choir
  • Instructor at the Illinois String Academy of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Watch on the FSMB YouTube channel >

Rev. Dr. Alexander Goussetis

  • Director of the Center for Family Care of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese
  • Author of Practicing Prayer: A Daily Workbook
  • Parish Priest at Transfiguration Orthodox Church in Pennsylvania
  • Host of the podcast Family Matters on Ancient Faith Radio

Watch on the FSMB YouTube channel >

Fr. Dcn. John Gresham

  • Deacon at St. Basil the Great Orthodox Church
  • Author of Become All Flame: Lent with African Saints

Watch on the FSMB YouTube channel >


Platinum Sponsors



Gold Sponsor

Philadelphia Chapter of the Fellowship of St. Moses the Black