The Road to Joy focuses on a simple but challenging truth: real joy comes through faithfulness to God. In a world that often tells us happiness comes from comfort, success, or doing whatever feels good, this theme invites us to look deeper. Participants will reflect on what it means to live faithfully day by day and discover the lasting joy that grows from a real relationship with Christ.

Fr. Daniel Meleka was born in New York and previously served as Director of Operations at multiple nonprofit organizations before being called to the priesthood. He was ordained as a presbyter on June 26, 2016, by His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos. He currently serves at St. Mary & St. Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church in Northridge, California, and brings both pastoral experience and practical wisdom to help guide participants on the Road to Joy.