Holston Conference United Methodist Women

Lake Junaluska Peace Conference
Garland Young, Chair
Planning Committee

"Peace for the World's Children"
2010 Lake Junaluska Peace Conference

In our world of war, violence, and poverty, all are invited to join hands and work to bring “Peace for the World’s Children.” The plight and promise of children will be featured during the 2010 Lake Junaluska Peace Conference through keynote speaker presentations and workshops which will prepare us to be strong advocates for children in every arena of our lives.

None suffer more than children and youth, yet they are our greatest hope for the future, for peace, and for justice. For the sake of peace in the world, we come to this year's Conference "... responding to God's call for the world's children and youth to come to the table of peace, looking for ways to heal their wounds and raise them up for the work of peace."

For the first time, the Lake Junaluska Peace Conference includes a Saturday - Sunday session specifically for children, youth and their adult leaders. Everyone is welcome, and we hope that many of those coming for the Sunday-Tuesday conference will arrive in time for a "bridging" of the two sessions on Sunday afternoon during the first annual Peace Walk around the lake and Festival of Peace, which will be led by youth and children.

Read more about the different segments of the 2010 Peace Conference below.

Peace Celebration for Youth and Children: Mosaic of Hope
September 18-19
Led by children’s activist Jeni Stepanek, the Peace Celebration for Youth and Children will encourage and show youth and children how they can be peacemakers themselves. Celebration participants will engage in hands on learning experiences with various organizations that are working for peace and that are meeting the needs of youth and children throughout the world.

Lake Junaluska Peace Conference: Advocacy for the World’s Children
September 19-21
Coupled with Marian Wright Edelman’s emphasis on national issues, other speakers at the conference will help us take a hard look at global challenges. Over twenty workshops are planned, and participants can take part in three to become more effective advocates for children.

Help spread the word! Download and print these PDF 2010 Peace Conference posters and brochure.