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:

07:00 am - 07:30 am:  Communion: Memorial Chapel
07:30 am - 08:30 am: Breakfast: The Terrace Hotel Dining Room
08:30 am - 08:45 am: Gathering Music: The Rev. Laura Jaquith Bartlett, Harrell Center Auditorium
08:45 am - 09:45 am: Keynote Speaker: Tracy Radosevic, Harrell Center Auditorium
10:00 am - 10:45 am: Workshop 5:  
- Singing the Stories of Faith-The Rev. Laura Jaquith Bartlett 
- Scripture Reflections on Jesus and Life-Giving Water- Bishop Kammerer, Cherokee IV pontoon boat  (Limit 25, please sign up at registration) 
- Refired Not Retired- Robert LaCosta
- Creation Care-Rev. Jonathan Brake

11:00 am - 11:45 am: Workshop 6: Workshops repeat 
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm: Lunch: The Terrace Hotel Dining Room
01:30 pm - 02:15 pm: Workshop 7: Workshops repeat
02:30 pm - 03:15 pm: Workshop 8: Workshops repeat 
03:30 pm - 05:30 pm: Learning Circles: TBA
04:30 pm - 05:30 pm: Pick Up Choir ( join us and serve as our Thursday  worship choir)
05:30 pm - 06:30 pm: Dinner: The Terrace Hotel Dining Room
06:45 pm - 07:00 pm: Gathering Music: The Rev. Laura Jaquith Bartlett, Harrell Center Auditorium
07:00 pm - 08:00 pm: Worship: Bishop Frank Beard, Harrell Center Auditorium
08:00 pm - 08:45 pm: Walk to the Cross: Lake Junaluska Cross (optional transportation available)