ENCOUNTER Youth Retreat with Chris Singleton

Encounter: Jan. 16-19, 2026 (Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Weekend)

Speaker: Chris Singleton, Former professional athlete and inspirational speaker

Prepare to be moved by Chris Singleton’s powerful message of resilience, forgiveness, and hope. A former professional athlete, Chris shares his incredible story and commitment to building unity and understanding, inspired by his mother, one of the victims of the Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting. His journey powerfully illustrates how to cultivate an Unshakable Faith even in the face of immense challenge.

Ski/Snowboard Add-On: Make this weekend even more thrilling! Add an afternoon of skiing or snowboarding at Cataloochee Ski Area for just $115 per person. This option is only available for the MLK Weekend of ENCOUNTER.

Learn about our other ENCOUNTER Retreats here: https://lakejunaluska.com/spiritual-renewal/youth-ministry/encounter/

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• Next month, 13th December, 09:00 am, Holiday Craft Market and Family Activities in Lake Junaluska
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• Happening on, 7th March, 09:00 am, Lake Junaluska Clean Up Day in Lake Junaluska

Also check out other Sports events in Lake Junaluska, Contests in Lake Junaluska.