Time & Location
January 16 - 19, 2026
Lake Junaluska, 91 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake Junaluska, NC 28785, USA
About the event
Encounter: Jan. 16-19, 2026 (Reverend 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. View the schedule here
Ski/Snowboard Add-On: Make this weekend even more thrilling! Add an afternoon of skiing or snowboarding at Cataloochee Ski Area. This option is only available for the MLK Weekend of ENCOUNTER! We will have another option that afternoon for our non-skiing kiddos.