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On Memorial Day, golfers can pay $3 to participate in a closest to the pin contest at the Lake Junaluska Golf Course. The charge is in addition to regular green and cart fees, which are $18 for 9 holes and $36 for 18 holes, and, for seniors, $15 for 9 holes and $30 for 18 holes. In a closest to the pin contest, golfers use a marker to track whose ball came closest to the hole. The winner is the golfer whose shot came closest. Call 828-456-5777 to schedule a tee time.

Seventh-day Adventist members from around the Carolinas join together for a week of seminars and activities designed to bring spiritual and physical renewal. Learn More.

The Junaluskans Flea Market will take place from 8-11:30 a.m. with special early bird shopping available from 7:30-8 a.m. for a $5 fee. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Junaluskans are a volunteer organization made up of people who love Lake Junaluska, and the annual flea market is their largest fundraising event of the year. Find one of a kind treasures for sale on market day include arts and crafts, furniture, women’s clothing, electronics, kitchen items, plants, toys, games/recreation, home decor and baked goods.

Proceeds from the flea market go toward many projects that are integral to the Lake Junaluska community — maintenance of the gardens, including the Rose Walk, the Native Garden, the Biblical Garden and Inspiration Point; the swan feeding program; the Community Chorus; Christmas decorations at the lake; Lake Junaluska cleanup programs; sponsoring Clothes to Kids; and the monthly book review program.

Join us for the Summer Worship Series kickoff in Memorial Chapel. The speaker will be the Rev. Joshua Kurtz. Kurtz serves in Ramseur, N.C. as the pastor of Jordan Memorial United Methodist Church.  Joshua is married to his middle school sweetheart Tara and they have two boys: Wesley (5) and Micah (3). He is passionate about forming holy friendships and deepening community in unexpected ways.  He earned an M.Div. from Duke Divinity School, and a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Religious Studies from Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk, N.C.

Clergy and laity from the Holston Conference will gather for worship, learning, business and fellowship. Learn More.

Abilities Tennis of NC will be hosting a round robin tennis tournament for Abilities tennis players. We will start play on Saturday, June 15th at 9:30 with check-in starting at 9:00. After a day on the courts, we will have a pool party followed by dinner. We hope you all can join us for this event. Check out beautiful Lake Junaluska at http://www.lakejunaluska.com/

For those players with limited experience, come join the fun on the skills court. You will receive special instruction and individualized attention.

*Format (singles or doubles) will be determined depending on number of participants.

*Rain date will be Sunday June 16th 1:00 - 6:00pm.

If you have any questions, please call me (Lou Welch) at 919-606-4917.

A detailed itinerary will come out before the event as we learn how many athletes will be attending.

WNCC United Methodist Women Spiritual Growth Retreat
?June 13–15

Theme: Thorns and Roses

A time to pray, listen, reflect, study and share fellowship with women from across the conference. Keynote speaker Rev. Alisha L. Gordon, M.Div., is the executive for spiritual growth at United Methodist Women and, in addition to furthering spiritual development, she wants women to see their full potential as mothers, daughters, sister and members in an ever-changing social and political landscape. Learn More.

Join us for a spirited traditional worship service offered as part of the Lake Junaluska Summer Worship Series. The speaker on June 16 will be Bishop Kenneth H. Carter Jr., resident bishop of the Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church. Carter, an authority on church formation and development, is the author of 10 books, most recently "Fresh Expressions: A New Kind of Methodist Church for People Not in Church" (with Audrey Warren) and "Embracing the Wideness: The Shared Convictions of The United Methodist Church."

Theme: Kairos: Your Moment of Opportunity  Each youth group event offers morning and evening sessions with high energy worship, guest preachers and optional mission projects. The program is geared towards 6th through 12th graders. Summer Youth Event I will be led by Andy Lambert (Speaker) and Jimmy Atkins (Worship Band). Learn More.

Join us for the Western North Carolina Annual Conference Closing worship service. The speaker will be Bishop Paul L. Leeland, resident Bishop of the UMC’s Western North Carolina Conference. Previously, he served as bishop of the Alabama-West Florida Conference for the past eight years. He also served in the UMC North Carolina Conference for 33 years, including service as the superintendent of the Goldsboro District, Assistant to the Bishop, and Director of Ministerial Relations. In 2007, he was the recipient of the Red Shoe Award, presented by clergywomen of the North Carolina Conference for “encouragement and support of women in ministry through advocacy, appointment, mentoring and friendship.”

Theme: Kairos: Your Moment of Opportunity  Each youth group event offers morning and evening sessions with high energy worship, guest preachers and optional mission projects. The program is geared towards 6th through 12th graders. Summer Youth Event II will be led by Juan Huertas (Speaker) and Abbye West Pates (Worship Band). Learn More.

Clergy and laity from the Western North Carolina Conference will gather for worship, learning, business and fellowship. Learn More.

Theme: Kairos: Your Moment of Opportunity  Each youth group event offers morning and evening sessions with high energy worship, guest preachers and optional mission projects. The program is geared towards 6th through 12th graders. Summer Youth Event III will be led by Stephanie Caro (Speaker) and Abbye West Pates (Worship Band). Learn More.

A multi-generational educational event composed of arts, praise and renewal. Designed for those who want to sing, dance, or act all week, as well as for those who lead these ministries in local congregations. Learn More.

Join us for a spirited traditional worship service offered as part of the Lake Junaluska Summer Worship Series featuring Rev. Dr. Connie Shelton.

Preacher, teacher, team builder, tactician, Rev. Dr. Connie Mitchell Shelton serves as superintendent and chief missional strategist of the UMC, East Jackson District of the Mississippi Annual Conference. She previously served as director of connectional ministries for the conference; director of field education, Duke Divinity School; executive director of The United Methodist Hour; and pastor of several UMC churches throughout Mississippi.

Connie has a bachelor’s degree in Radio, Television and Film (University of Southern Mississippi); master’s in Public Relations (University of Southern Mississippi); Master of Divinity (Duke University Divinity School); Doctor of Ministry (Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA).

Theme: Kairos: Your Moment of Opportunity  Each youth group event offers morning and evening sessions with high energy worship, guest preachers and optional mission projects. The program is geared towards 6th through 12th graders. Summer Youth Event IV will be led by Janjay Innis (Speaker) and Zachariah Suggs (Worship Band). Learn More.

The SEJANAM Summer Conference Weekend includes speakers, Bible study and workshops. Learn More.

Theme: Kairos: Your Moment of Opportunity  Each youth group event offers morning and evening sessions with high energy worship, guest preachers and optional mission projects. The program is geared towards 6th through 12th graders. Summer Youth Event V will be led by Jeremy Steele (Speaker) and Zachariah Suggs (Worship Band). Learn More.

Join us for a FREE fireworks display over the lake. The community comes out to enjoy this fantastic display of over 800 fireworks shot from the dam and reflected beautifully on the lake. The fireworks display is part of the Independence Day Celebrations. Learn More.

Theme: When the Circus Came to Town

Individuals, families and businesses from all over Haywood County come to participate in Lake Junaluska's Fourth of July Parade. It takes place on the morning of July 4 at 11 a.m. and winds its way from Lambuth Inn down along N. Lakeshore Dr to the Nanci Weldon Memorial Gym. All are invited to attend or participate in the parade. Learn More.

Located at the Nanci Weldon Memorial Gym, the Lake Junaluska Independence Day Barbecue Picnic takes place directly after the parade has finished. The picnic features a delicious barbecue lunch, music and family-friendly activities including face-painting, bounce houses and balloon art. Learn More.

The Lake Junaluska Singers are a 16-voice choral ensemble that has been performing at Lake Junaluska for more than 60 years. This spectacular patriotic salute to the USA takes place as part of the Independence Day Celebrations. Learn More.

Let your imagination run wild as Imagine Circus takes the stage during the Independence Day Celebrations at Lake Junaluska. You'll be wowed by aerialists in Stuart Auditorium, jugglers, stilt walkers and more! Learn More.

Award-winning bluegrass band Balsam Range will perform at Lake Junaluska in historic Stuart Auditorium is part of the Independence Day Celebrations. Learn More.

Join us for a spirited traditional worship service with guest preacher the Rev. Dr. Priscilla Pope Levison. The service is part of the Lake Junaluska Summer Worship Series.

Pope-Levison is associate dean for external programs, clergy member in the West Ohio Annual Conference of the UMC and professor of ministerial studies at Perkins School of Theology, SMU. She has a passion for women’s studies and her interdisciplinary publications combine theology, gender studies, church history and mission and evangelism. She has also held positions at Duke Divinity School and Seattle Pacific University. She earned a Ph.D. at University of St. Andrews, Scotland; an M.Div. at Duke Divinity School and a B.A. at DePauw University.

She is married to Dr. Jack Levison, the W. J. A. Power Chair of Old Testament Interpretation and Biblical Hebrew at Perkins School of Theology, SMU. The couple serve as featured speakers at a retreat at Lake Junaluska July 8-9.

“When the Circus Came to Town”: The celebrations include concerts by the award-winning bluegrass group Balsam Range and the Lake Junaluska Singers, as well as a show by the Imagine Circus. A parade, fireworks, community picnic and other family activities round out the week. The vacation package includes lodging, tickets to all events and special meals. Learn More.

Come, Holy Spirit: A Retreat with Jack Levison and Priscilla Pope Levison

July 8-10, 2019

Spend three soul-tending days with Jack Levison and Priscilla Pope Levison, professors at SMU Perkins School of Theology, authors, and sought after event speakers.  (1 CEU Credit available.) Learn More. 

Join us for a spirited traditional worship service offered as part of the Lake Junaluska Summer Worship Series. 

The featured speaker will be the Rev. Kevin Wright (UMC), the chief program officer at Urban Arts Partnership, a dynamic non-profit organization that improves academic outcomes, graduation rates, artistic growth and social-emotional learning for underserved students. He was formerly the executive minister of programs at The Riverside Church in New York City where he oversaw the congregation’s efforts to serve the poor, help people become followers of Jesus and create spaces where people could form meaningful community together.

He has worked in a variety of church and campus ministry settings across the country. He earned his M. Div. from Duke University and a bachelor’s degree from Indian Wesleyan University. He is a much-beloved speaker at Lake Junaluska’s Summer Youth Events and is the featured speaker, July 10-14, 2019.

Theme: Kairos: Your Moment of Opportunity  Each youth group event offers morning and evening sessions with high energy worship, guest preachers and optional mission projects. The program is geared towards 6th through 12th graders. Summer Youth Event VI will be led by Kevin Wright (Speaker) and Jimmy Atkins (Worship Band). Learn More?.

Join us for a spirited traditional worship service with guest preacher Jerusha Neal. The service is part of the Lake Junaluska Summer Worship Series. 

The featured speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Jerusha Neal, an assistant professor of homiletics at Duke Divinity School and author of "Blessed: Monologues for Mary" and the forthcoming book, "The Overshadowed Preacher," which asks the sticky question of what we mean when we say preaching is “anointed.”

Neal is an ordained American Baptist minister with broad ecumenical experience, most recently serving as a Global Ministries missionary to the Fiji Islands through the United Methodist Church. In Fiji, she worked as dean of studies at Davuilevu Theological College.

Come walk the grounds, meditate in the gardens and grow your relationship with yourself and with God. This guided retreat includes a group centering session, an evening prayer service, an individual spiritual direction session and personal retreat time. Learn More?.

Dancers from nations around the globe will perform at Lake Junaluska as part of the Folkmoot Festival held in Western North Carolina. Folkmoot lodging packages at Lake Junaluska are available for festivalgoers.

Join us for a spirited traditional worship service offered as part of the Lake Junaluska Summer Worship Series. 

The featured speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Mark Ralls. senior pastor of First United Methodist Church (UMC) in Hendersonville, N.C. Before that, he was senior minister of Centenary UMC in Winston-Salem, Asbury First UMC in Rochester, N.Y, and several churches throughout the UMC Western NC Conference.

He is the co-author of "Is This All There Is? And Other Big Questions about God and Life," and is one of the creators of the Beginnings series of courses introducing Christian beliefs and practices. He has also preached for the popular national radio program, Day 1.

Ralls earned a bachelor’s degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, an M.Div. from Duke University Divinity School, and a Ph.D. in systematic theology from Princeton Theological Seminary. In his early years, he spent summers at Lake Junaluska.

Join us for the weekly Sunday Buffet in the dining room of Lambuth Inn, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

To make a reservation, call 828-452-2881 ext. 540, send an email to sundaybuffet@lakejunaluska.com or visit the Bethea Welcome Center, open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily. 

Pricing: Adults - $17, Ages 4-11 - $8, 3 and under eat free. 

This ultimate girls’ getaway weekend will encourage and inspire women to live more intentionally. With a variety of workshops on everything from meal planning, easy home décor and hand lettering to family traditions and creating a peaceful home, you will leave refreshed and empowered in all things heart and home. CLICK HERE to register.

The Lake Junaluska Singers perform in Stuart Auditorium as part of Associates Weekend. All are invited to attend the concert. Learn More.

Join the Lake Junaluska Associates for a concert in Stuart Auditorium featuring former Lake Junaluska Singers accompanist Paul Saik. Saik is an accomplished singer, pianist and organist and is sure to give a rich and riveting performance during Assocaites Weekend. Learn More.

Join us for a spirited traditional worship service featuring Charlie Reeb. The service is offered as part of the Lake Junaluska Summer Worship Series. 

The featured speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Charley Reeb, Senior Pastor at Johns Creek UMC in Johns Creek, Georgia. He previously served as Senior Pastor of Pasadena Community Church (UMC) in St. Petersburg, Florida. Charley has a passion for preaching and loves helping other preachers hone their craft. Charley teaches the practice of preaching for the Course of Study at Candler School of Theology and the License to Preach School for the Florida Conference of the UMC.

Besides being a pastor and teacher, Charley is also author of five books: "Seven Wonders of the Faith, One Heaven of a Party, Mission Possible" (CSS), "That’ll Preach! 5 Simple Steps to Your Best Sermon Ever" (Abingdon Press), and "Say Something! Simple Ways to Make Your Sermons Matter" (Abingdon Press). He is also a contributing writer for the Feasting on the Word commentary (Westminster John Knox Press). Charley has written articles for Circuit Rider, Preaching magazine, Ministry Matters, and Leading Ideas. He is also a frequent preacher on the national radio program Day1. 

The Lake Junaluska Associates is an organization of individuals who love Lake Junaluska and want to serve in partnership with Lake Junaluska Assembly. Join the Associates for a fun weekend of entertainment, food, fellowship and inspiration. Learn More.

Theme: Growing Deeper Roots

How do we live a life of significance as we age? How do we turn age into an asset as we cultivate spiritual maturity in ourselves and others? Join us as a gifted slate of speakers, authors and pastors help us go deeper into discipleship. Learn More.

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A spiritual highlight of the USA Southern Territory each year is the Territorial Bible Conference conducted for The Salvation Army officers, soldiers, friends and their families. Great bible teachers from various denominations lead conference delegates through a week of renewal and spiritual refreshment. Learn More.

We are created for a lifetime of love and intimacy, but relationships can be hard, even for the happiest couples. Distance, frustration, and disconnection can enter through any number of life’s events. This workshop will help you to better understand your partner, and learn to cultivate a warmer, more joyful and loving relationship. Learn more.

The 49th annual Smoky Mountain Folk Festival offers two nights of the finest traditional music and dance of the Southern Appalachian region. Learn More.

Come walk the grounds, meditate in the gardens and grow your relationship with yourself and with God. This guided retreat includes a group centering session, an evening prayer service, an individual spiritual direction session and personal retreat time. Learn More?.

United Methodist Deacons’ Gathering: “Serving with Holy Boldness”

September 27-29, 2019

Join your deacon colleagues from across the United Methodist connection for a weekend of open-space conversations, support, networking, fellowship and worship. Learn from a rich diversity of deacon presenters and topics.

In this current season of The United Methodist Church – full of ministry challenges, social media noise and an uncertain future – it is vital for UMC orders of deacons to remember our roots and core values, celebrate our diversity and callings to ministry, examine the direction of the 21st century expression of the diaconate and its emerging forms and settings for ministry, and to reaffirm our ordination vows.

Experience all of this in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, at Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center.

Register here | For more information, contact Rev. Roger Dowdy at Rdowdy-cp@mindspring.com.

We are created for a lifetime of love and intimacy, but relationships can be hard, even for the happiest couples. Distance, frustration, and disconnection can enter through any number of life’s events. This workshop will help you to better understand your partner, and learn to cultivate a warmer, more joyful and loving relationship. Learn more.

Designed for small and medium-sized adult choirs, the weekend includes worship and specialized workshops. Groups will learn eight new anthems to take back to their home churches and revel in the beauty of fall at Lake Junaluska. Learn More.

Come walk the grounds, meditate in the gardens and grow your relationship with yourself and with God. This guided retreat includes a group centering session, an evening prayer service, an individual spiritual direction session and personal retreat time. Learn More?.

Worship with youth from across the Southeast at a fun and lively weekend retreat! Learn more ...

Transcend time and experience history with Dr. James Fleming as we Experience the World of the Bible. Learn more ...

Six mainline denominational camp and retreat associations will meet under the theme of RelationSHIFT, to build relationships, discover each other’s gifts and equip vital ministries to meet the emerging needs of God’s people. Learn More.

Transcend time and experience history with Dr. James Fleming as we Experience the World of the Bible. Learn more...

Theme: The Arts of Peace

In this capstone Interfaith Peace Conference, explore the arts of the Abrahamic faiths that shape our understanding of peace-making and inspire us to create peace in our lives and in the world. Learn More.

Start a new tradition and savor an exquisite Thanksgiving meal with family and friends. Add a Biltmore Estate ticket or visit other local area attractions. Learn More.

Join award-winning bluegrass group Balsam Range as they perform alongside friends for a festival featuring some of the top bluegrass and acoustic musicians in the nation. Learn More.

Awaken the spirit of Christmas through festive live music, hearty meals and local artistry. Festivities include Handel’s Messiah, featuring the Lake Junaluska Singers, additional musical entertainment and the Appalachian Christmas Craft Show, which showcases the work of dozens of local artisans. Round out your weekend with worship in historic Memorial Chapel. Learn More.

Candlelight Service in the Moravian Tradition
December 21, 7:30 p.m. 
This evening worship service in historic Memorial Chapel is a time of carols, special music and prayer, accompanied by sweet coffee and buns in the Moravian tradition of love and fellowship in Christ.