Latest Events in Arden(January Updated)

Welcome to Arise, Shine ! A Multi-Generational Conference for Women! Come join us on Fri, Jun 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM at Radiant Church for dinner, worship, and keynote. Then on Sat, Jun 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM- 4:00PM you can expect engaging sessions, inspiring speakers, and meaningful discussions that will leave you feeling uplifted and empowered. Topics include: Believing your Identity in Christ* Embracing your Womanhood* Praying for your Children and Grandchildren Living your Legacy Boundaries in Relationships* Dealing with stress* Practical Ways to Nurture your Daughter's Identity *Teens have separate sessions Don't miss this opportunity to connect with other women, gain valuable insights, and be encouraged to shine brightly in all areas of your life. Join us at Arise, Shine and let your light shine! Matthew 5:16 Information Source: SHINE Camp & Conferences | eventbrite

Join us for our second annual youth baking camp! This 3-day experience is designed for ages 10-17, and will cover basic kitchen and baking skills. You’ll learn the fundamentals of flour, leaveners, dough types, and more. You’ll also take home plenty of tasty treats each day to share with your friends and family. Monday, June 30: Baking Basics with Cookies, Scones, and More Tuesday, July 1: Cinnamon Rolls and Yeasted Pastries Wednesday, July 2: Baking Bread Basics and Pizza Dough Classes run from 9am-12pm on each day. We offer a sibling sign-up discount - message us and we’ll send you a coupon code for 5% off your total ticket price. Psst - you can use this for best friend signups, too! Check out the FAQ for information on requirements, safety, refund policy, and more. Information Source: The Crunchy Baker | eventbrite

ROOTS Week is always a hot ticket and this year was no exception – on campus tickets are SOLD OUT! But don't worry, ROOTS members, you still have options! Join the waitlist for on-campus tickets. If you want to stay on campus, we recommend getting on the waitlist right away . We may be able to get additional folks on campus as places become available. Here’s how: 1: Go to GET TICKETS and choose the right ticket level for you. Click "Join Waitlist." 2: Follow instructions to enter your name, phone, and email. 3: If a spot opens up, we will contact you with instructions about registering. --OR-- Register for ROOTS Week without Lodging. There are still plenty of tickets left for folks who will provide their own off-campus lodging. You can purchase those tickets HERE until Friday, July 11 at 11:59pm ET! , If you have any questions about ROOTS Week registration, please email rootsweek@alternateroots.org . Alternate ROOTS' 49th Annual Meeting & Artists' Retreat Over the past 49 years of ROOTS’ history, our annual gathering has included art sharing and making, critical and engaging conversations, singing, dancing, the organization’s Annual Business Meeting, and late-night shenanigans! From Tuesday, August 5 – Sunday, August 10, 2025 , we're transforming Lutheridge Conference Center in Arden, NC into a hub of creativity, community, and change. It's our time to come together, share our stories, create space, and sow the seeds for a liberated tomorrow. This year, our theme is Mapping a North Star: Tools for Present Times . we gaze up to the infinite sky fix our eyes on hōkūpa`a, the north star it keeps us grounded and steadfast rooted in our tradition we are home From "New Day" by Kealoha, first Poet Laureate Emeritus of Hawai’i During ROOTS Week , we will calibrate our navigation and affirm the tools we need for the world we are in right now. We will sing, swap stories, and enjoy art and performance. We will define our own North Stars, and be guided by justice. EVERYONE is welcome at ROOTS Week. EVERYONE attending ROOTS Week – even babies and young children! – must be registered individually. Accommodations are limited, and to make sure attendees are as comfortable as possible we need to have an accurate headcount of who will be staying on campus at Lutheridge. Minors under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. To register families you must complete each registration one after another. Please list your family members as 'roommates' and our registration team will know to house you all together. It is the mission of Alternate ROOTS to strive to be allies in the elimination of all forms of oppression, and we cultivate an intentionally diverse and inclusive community. We embrace all people – across race, gender, sexuality, religion, immigration status, ability, or any other marginalized identity. We actively resist racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, Islamophobia, ableism, and all other forms of oppression. We want you to bring your whole self to ROOTS Week! Please be prepared to take whatever space / do whatever homework / seek whatever support you may need before and during ROOTS Week to be “respectfully responsible” for your own work as an ally in our collective liberation. All ROOTS spaces follow our Community Agreements & updated Safety Guidelines. More information will be sent to registrants prior to attending. Youth Village for ALL children under 12! Building on the incredible success of the Youth Village of ROOTS Week 2024, Youth Village will be available for Youth ages 0-12. Youth Village will offer developmentally appropriate engagement and enrichment for youth during ROOTS Week daily programming, while encouraging artistic sharing with the youth from our membership body. We want parents and caregivers of young and older children to know that there will be a space for your young person to be during ROOTS Week programming. We will also welcome and need your support for the Youth Village Team throughout the week. Please make sure you answer the question in the Registration form about how many children will accompany you, their ages, and whether they will participate in Youth Village. COVID Protocols for ROOTS Week 2025 As we plan gatherings, our goal is to move in a spirit of collective care and focus on minimizing risks before, during, and after our time together. We are asking event participants – including staff – to follow these protocols as part of our meeting agreements. Thank you for helping us create COVID conscious, safer spaces for our beloved community! COVID protocols are currently being reviewed before ROOTS Week 2025. If updated COVID protocols prevent you from attending ROOTS Week after registration, your registration will be refunded. Information Source: Alternate ROOTS | eventbrite

As part of our Soft Launch Celebration, join us for a fun and relaxing morning of painting and praising. We'll be serving some delicious pastries alongside some great coffee, cold brew, or tea. Come pray over our space with us! Enjoy the worship music with your friends and family and get to know your favorite new cozy space for crafts, coffee, Christian retail and family-friendly events. Information Source: Rooted and Gather | eventbrite

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