We are pleased to announce our 2024 UMEA Endorsed Community Retreat will be held November 13-16 in Lake Junaluska, NC. The theme is Advising Leadership: How to Inspire and Influence Change.
The retreat begins with check-in and a welcome dinner at 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 13 and ends at 11 a.m. EST on Saturday, November 16. Opportunities for rest and recreation are included throughout the schedule. Registration is $25 per person.
The event is limited to the first 50 active chaplains who register, so don’t delay; sign up now here.
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Keynote Speaker
This year’s guest speaker is the 13th Chaplain of the United States Coast Guard, the first female and the first United Methodist to hold this position. Captain Jennifer Bowden CHC, USN brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our topic, and we cannot wait to share her with you.
Guest Preacher
Our guest preacher is the Rev. Dr. Joy Moore. We are in for a treat! This fabulous woman of God is a gifted communicator and diviner of the Word of God. Her ability to open passages of scripture in equal measure to the Biblical scholar as well as to the novice is unparalleled. You will not want to miss her preaching nor her workshop on Friday!
Featured Session
Mr. Manuel Vargas is our WESPATH guest. He will bring us the latest news from WESPATH and discuss how we can set ourselves up for success during our retirement years. He will share key insights and processes tailored to us as United Methodist Clergy in the Endorsed Community.
