Laity Report- June 20

1. 50th Annual
Gathering of the Laity
“Sharing Jesus”
Celebrating 50 Years of The Gathering of the Laity!
August 7-8, 2015
Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center
Lake Junaluska, NC
www.gatheringofthelaity.org
Sponsored by the WNC Conference Board of Laity

2. What is “the Gathering”?
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Spiritual renewal and revitalization
weekend
− Powerful, relevant preaching!!
− Spirit-filled, uplifting music!!
− Fun fellowship with laity (and clergy!)
from across our Conference...and
beyond!!

3. A Special Year
• This year marks the final Gathering of the Laity in
its current format.
• The Board of Laity is entering a period of
gathering input and prayerful discernment
regarding future events.
• 2015 will provide us an opportunity to celebrate
the history and tradition of ‘the Gathering’ and its
contributions to celebrating WNCC Laity for 50
years!

4. Gathering of the Laity
August 7-8, 2015
Bishop L. Jonathan Holston
Resident Bishop, SC Annual Conference
• Passionate preacher, with a heart for
missions and sharing God’s love
around the world.

5. Gathering of the Laity
August 7-8, 2015
Cindy Thompson
Founder, FlameBuilders
• FlameBuilders is a unique program
that develops passionate and creative
young adult leaders who are deeply
committed to God, empowered and
equipped to serve the world’s
greatest needs.

6. Special Music
Lake Junaluska Singers

7. Register Early!
Registration is limited to
300 attendees!

8. Registration
$20.00 – If by July 31st
$30.00 – If after July 31st
FREE – 15 & Younger
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Online: www.gatheringofthelaity.org
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Mail: Registration Brochures available
in the back of Stuart Auditorium.

9. Need More Information?
Person: Your District Lay Leader
Website: www.gatheringofthelaity.org
Email: Info@gatheringofthelaity.org
Facebook: WNCC UMC Gathering of the Laity
Twitter: WNCC_GOTL

10. Need More Information?
Person: Your District Lay Leader
Website: www.gatheringofthelaity.org
Email: Info@gatheringofthelaity.org
Facebook: WNCC UMC Gathering of the Laity
Twitter: WNCC_GOTL