RelationShift: The Great Gathering

This once-in-a-lifetime ecumenical event will be held at beautiful Lake Junaluska in Western North Carolina. It is a collaborative project of the Outdoor Ministries Connection, an "association of associations" of mainline North American Christian camp/retreat/outdoor ministry leaders, including the UMCRM Association.

The goals of RelationSHIFT are:

• Recognizing the Holy Spirit will be present.
  
• Affirming the various gifts we bring.
  
• Finding common ground.
  
• Navigating a changing landscape.
  
• Figuring out how to journey together.
  

Highlights!

• Workshops for every type of staff position in outdoor ministry
  
• Engaging, brilliant keynote speakers (Shane Claiborne, Joan Garry)
  
• Relevant, inspiring preachers (Barbara Brown Taylor, Rev. Luke Powery)
  
• Worship music by Ken Medema
• Community-building with Jim Cain
• Intentional small group communities
  
• Great exhibit hall (60+ exhibitors/sponsors)
  
• Time to enjoy the local culture
  
• Toolkit with practical take-aways