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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.

In honor of Lake Junaluska Golf Course's 100th birthday on July 24, golfers can play for cart fee only, which is $9 for nine holes and $18 for 18 holes. The cost of participating in an optional closest to the pin contest will be $5. A display will share some historic photos and articles, and birthday cake will be served.

For more information, visit www.lakejunaluska.com/golf, email golf@lakejunaluska.com or call 828-456-5777.  

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.

Join the Lake Junaluska Singers for an evening of hymns. 

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.

Psalm 46:10 says, "Be still and know that I am God." Join us for a contemplative Taize Service of Prayer and Song in Memorial Chapel on Monday evenings throughout the summer, modeled after the Taize Community in France. The casual atmosphere encourages participants to slow down in the midst of our fast-paced lives, offering simple repetitive songs, scripture, candlelight, and silence.

The services are part of the Summer Worship Series and take place in Memorial Chapel from 7-8 p.m every Monday from June 17 through August 5, excluding the evening of July 8.

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.

Looking for an alternative to an unintentional interim appointment? Read more ...

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 50th 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.

A group of regional choristers, orchestra and the Lake Junaluska Singers will sing selections from Handel's "Messiah" which tells of Christ's birth. "Messiah" is a baroque-era music composition for orchestra, choir and soloists composed by George Frideric Handel from 1741-42. Notable musical selections include the Hallelujah Chorus, For Unto Us A Child Born, and Glory to God.

The Appalachian Christmas craft show brings together vendors from across the Appalachian region to sell their unique and beautiful crafts. The show is hosted by the Junaluska Woman's Club and all profits go toward charitable organizations. The show is open to the public.

This 16-voice, award-winning ensemble was formed in 1954, and their legacy includes national and international performances for conferences, dignitaries and major events. Their music ranges from classical choral and contemporary works to gospel, folk, traditional hymns and musical theatre. During Appalachian Christmas, the Lake Junaluska Singers will focus on festive songs new and old that celebrate the joy of the season

Since the year 2000, the Mountain Faith Band has performed their unique brand of Americana / Roots music to audiences from coast to coast. During Appalachian Christmas, Summer Brooke & Mountain Faith Band will perform songs from their popular Christmas album "The Sounds of Christmas." Getting to know MFB is easy; their humility, kindness and love of community shines through on stage and casual conversation. Above all else, MFB is thankful for the opportunities God has provided them through music

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.