Held annually, the Festival of Wisdom and Grace invites participants to explore how we flourish as we age and how we navigate transitions, live into our talents and passions and cultivate our relationship with Christ.  In 2025, we will explore the theme "Letting Our Story Speak" and enjoy worship, workshops, recreation, entertainment, learning and plenty of time for fellowship. Our keynote speaker for the event is Tracy Radosevic. You will also have time to explore Lake Junaluska and enjoy the gardens and places of meditation, lakeside trail and more.

Schedule of Events:

7:00 am - 7:30 am:  Communion: Memorial Chapel
7:30 am - 8:30 am: Breakfast:  The Terrace Hotel Dining Room
8:30 am - 8:45 am: Gathering Music: The Rev. Laura Jaquith Bartlett, Harrell Center Auditorium
8:45 am - 9:45 am: Keynote Speaker:  Tracy Radosevic, Harrell Center Auditorium 
- Older Adult Ministry Training Track, Tuesday only, during workshops 1-4

10:00 am - 10:45 am: Workshop 1: 
- Pin the Tale on the Narrative - Andy Offutt Irwin                                                
- Writing a Meditation for the Upper Room - Amy Densk
- The Story and the Witness - Alcoholism and Addiction: To listen and to respond - David Bingham                                                        
- Peace of Mind In One Place: Having Your Story Ready For When it Counts - Adrian Bush

11:00 am - 11:45 am: Workshop 2: Workshops repeat
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm: Lunch: The Terrace Hotel Dining Room
01:30 pm - 02:15 pm: Workshop 3: Workshops repeat
02:30 pm - 03:15 pm: Workshop 4: Workshops repeat 
03:30 pm - 05:30 pm: Learning Circles: 
- Hurricane Helene: Telling the Story, how to help, 3:30 -4:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 
- Biblical Garden Tour (bus will leave at 3:30 and 4:30  from Harrell Center) 

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Dinner: The Terrace Hotel Dining Room
6:45 pm - 7:00 pm: Gathering Music: The Rev. Laura Jaquith Bartlett, Harrell Center Auditorium
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Worship: Bishop Frank Beard, Harrell Center Auditorium