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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?.

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.