Held at the beautiful Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center, this annual event attracts attendees from throughout the southeast United States and beyond.

"The Gathering" has become a summer tradition for many, with many frequently returning year after year to be challenged by powerful speakers, to engage with others in worship and prayer, and to grow spiritually through times of personal study and reflection.

This year's theme is "Transformers:  Transforming our communities, our churches, and our lives!"  Our focus will be on the many ways we are challenged to live out our mission as disciples of Christ to make a difference in the world.

Take a few minutes to learn about this year's outstanding speakers and musical guests, then click here to learn how you can register for this outstanding event!  Early-bird pricing ends July 31, 2013!

The Gathering of the Laity is sponsored by the Board of Laity of the Western NC Conference of the United Methodist Church,