Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church Event Calendar

June

06|20|2010 - 08|15|2010
Summer Worship Series
"Lost in Wonder, Love, and Praise"- Stay at the Lake on Sundays and attend one or more of the four Sunday worship experiences: Holy Communion, Emerging Worship, Morning Praise Prayer Service, and Traditional Worship. Music by the Junaluska Singers is a part of the Stuart Auditorium service, and lively congregational singing is woven into all of the services. more

07|21|2010 - 07|25|2010
Sacred Liturgical Dance
At our Sacred/Liturgical Dance workshops, you will learn how to help persons experience God in a new way, either as a dancer or in worship. Learn new dances, find resources for this ministry, grow in understanding of this ministry and criteria for dance in worship. more

08|01|2010 - 08|04|2010
Lake Junaluska Ministry Summit
Be a part of the annual Lake Junaluska Ministry Summit! The 2010 Ministry Summit will focus on "The Jazz of Preaching." This event is the perfect blend of learning, worship and preaching, networking, spiritual renewal, and recreation. The Summit program will be lead by the Alban Institute. more

08|04|2010 - 08|08|2010
ALLERS Academy
The Norman T. Allers Academy for Older Adult Ministry at Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center. In cooperation with the Southeastern Jurisdiction Association of Older Adults. 2009-2012 Academy Information Para-Professional Certification Process and Curriculum. more

08|05|2010 - 08|07|2010
African-American Women's Leadership Conference
African-American female clergy and female laity will gather to discuss life issues such as health, spirituality and family from a distinctively African-American female perspective. Participants will learn approaches to assist them in dealing with the relevant issues in their lives and the impact being grounded in their faith can have upon these issues. more

08|06|2010 - 08|06|2010
Lake Junaluska Singers Concert - August 6
Come to Lake Junaluska and enjoy theLake Junaluska Singers as they perform in Stuart Auditorium. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Call 828-452-2881, ext. 0 to purchase tickets or purchase them online at www.shop.lakejunaluska.com.

08|09|2010 - 08|12|2010
SEJ Older Adult Conference
Wisdom and Grace Conference, Sponsored by the Southeastern Jurisdictional Association of Older Adults. Theme: Reaching Up, Reaching Out - Our Call to Spirituality and Mission. more

09|19|2010 - 09|21|2010
Lake Junaluska Peace Conference
"Children at the Table of Peace"
2010Lake Junaluska Peace Conference
The Lake Junaluska Peace Committee is pleased to announce Marian Wright Edelman as a featured presenter at the 2010 Lake Junaluska Peace Conference, scheduled for late September 2010.

09|22|2010 - 09|25|2010
Working in the Heart's Kingdom
For the first time Lake Junaluska Event Ministries, Heart's Kingdom Ministries and Peacemaker Ministries are combining forces to bring pastors and lay leaders an engaging and practical seminar to strengthen people leadership skills while building a called future for their congregations. more

10|01|2010 - 10|03|2010
The Gathering of Native American Men
Native American Men and United Methodist leaders will join hands to break new ground for the first ever Native American Men’s Conference in the Southeastern Jurisdiction. The objective of this gathering is to offer an opportunity for United Methodist national leaders and Native United Methodist Men and leaders from across the Southeastern Jurisdiction for dialogue and increased understanding about their ‘real’ issues and struggles as men and as Native men such as success and faith, detours and ditches and priorities of life. more

10|08|2010 - 10|09|2010
Lake Junaluska Singers Concerts - October 8 & 9
The Lake Junaluska Singers present their fall concerts October 8 & 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Stuart Auditorium at Lake Junaluska. You won't want to miss them. Purchase tickets by calling 828-452-2881, ext. 0 or online at www.shop.lakejunaluska.com.

10|22|2010 - 10|24|2010
Choir Music Weekend
Choir Music Weekend brings together choral training, hand bells, workshops on various subjects, worship and great fun in one of this country's most beautiful locations. Participants will learn skills and music that they can take home with them, along with many rich memories and lasting friendships. more

10|24|2010 - 10|26|2010
Deacons Gathering
The Deacons Gathering will include worship, fellowship, networking; plenary topics related to the ministry of bridge-building , reconciliation, and awareness of the history and contemporary issues of the Diaconate. more

10|25|2010 - 10|27|2010
Bridging the Gap
Bridging the Gap between your career path and your faith journey. Many of us compartmentalize our lives, and as a result we often separate our work lives (career paths) from our spiritual ones (faith journeys). As a general rule Sunday tends to be our “faith journey” time and weekdays our “career path” time. This is not consistent with God’s plan for us as individuals; God wants full custody not just on the weekend! A bridge is needed to connect these two aspects of our lives and make us whole. Find out more

11|12|2010 - 11|14|2010
Native American Tribal Social Justice Issues
Contemporary Native American Social Justice Issues: A Roundtable Dialogue and Implications for the United Methodist Church - Considered novel and practical, this event is designed to bring together national Native leaders and United Methodist leaders for dialogue and discourse to address social justice issues that Native communities are facing and how these concerns and matters impact The United Methodist Church. Such issues include racism, tribal sovereignty, socio-economic status, federal recognition, lack of representation of Native people in key positions and mascots.

12|02|2010 - 12|04|2010
Lake Junaluska Multicultural Conference
Embracing Christ's Multiethnic Body: Breaking Down Barriers - Building Bridges. Experience life-changing times of listening and learning as we share our stories of challenge, pain, disappointment, hope and triumph along the journey to make our chuch the inclusive community of love and respect God has called us to be. Find out more.

12|10|2010 - 12|11|2010
10th Annual Appalachian Christmas
Music, arts and crafts, and fun for the family! Join us for Junaluska Singers Concerts, the local Appalachian Christmas Craft Show, and a special concert Saturday night with musical guests to be announced at a later date. more

12|17|2010 - 12|19|2010
SEJ Student Movmement Retreat
The SEJ Student Movement Retreat is a gathering of college students from all over the Southeastern Jurisdiction for worship, leadership & growth. Our theme is “Revolution, Evolution, Triumph: Don’t make a resolution; start a REVOLUTION!” Join with your fellow students as they seek God’s guidance & transformation for their lives.” more

12|31|2010 - 02|21|2011
INFUSE Christian Youth Winter Retreat
INFUSE - "May you be Infused with strength and purity, filled with confidence in the presence of God."
We want to see you this winter at Lake Junaluska! Our winter programs, formerly known as THAW, include relevant contemporary spiritual messages and an awesome Christian music concert. Get INFUSED with MYP at Lake Junaluska today.

03|31|2011 - 04|03|2011
Caring for Creation
Caring for Creation 2011 is an experience for all persons (laity and clergy) to address how the faith community can promote justice for Earth and its people.