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Summer family Conference Program JUNE 24 - 27, 2026 ASHEVILLE, NC

RIDGECREST INFORMATION RIDGECREST MAPS WELCOME LETTER TEEN CONFERENCE AGENDA CHILDREN’S PROGRAM NURSERY PROGRAM PRE-CONFERENCE AGENDA MAIN CONFERENCE AGENDA SPEAKER & SPECIAL GUEST BIOS LOCAL INFORMATION

Ridgecrest information Mealtimes: There are other groups on campus who also have specific arrival times. Let’s show our appreciation for the dining room staff and arrive between the times listed below to keep things moving for everyone.

BREAKFAST - Arrive between 7:30am – 8:15am LUNCH - Arrive between 11:30am – 12:00pm DINNER - Arrive between 5:00pm – 5:30pm (excluding Erev Shabbat Dinner)

Ridgecrest has a strict no alcohol, tobacco, fireworks, or illegal drugs policy.

On site dining: Nibble Nook- ice cream, burgers, french fries, snacks Clouds Coffee Shop – coffee, teas, smoothies

On site recreation: Hike the Blue Ridge Mountains! We have open access to the Ridgecrest Trail System, which is only available to Ridgecrest guests. Pick up a map from the front desk.

There are several complimentary recreational activities available during our stay. Equipment for volleyball, tennis, basketball and more can be picked up from the Rec Shack or the front desk at Pritchell.

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conference Check-in hours LOCATED IN PRITCHELL Wednesday, June 24

Friday, June 26

4:00pm - 6:00pm

8:30am - 9:30am

8:30pm - 9:30pm

1:00pm - 1:45pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Thursday, June 25 8:30am - 9:30am

Saturday, June 27

1:00pm - 1:45pm

9:30am - 10:00am

5:00pm - 5:30pm

12:45am - 1:45am

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Asher Goldberg-Korycka Conference Photographer & Videographer Asher Goldberg-Korycka has a background working in messianic ministry and as a multimedia specialist.

After living in New York City for seven years, he relocated to Tampa with his wife, Asha. Asher is currently pursuing his Masters as he works full time as the Social Media Manager for the University of Tampa.

*Please email the conference planning team at office@umjc.org if you would prefer to not be photographed. Thank you!

Conference Welcome Bag Snacks Sponsored by Ashreinu School 3

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welcome to the 2026 umjc Summer family Conference UMJC Family and Friends: Welcome to the 2026 Summer Family Conference! We know you will enjoy the family friendly venue here at Ridgecrest Conference Center in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

We will hear from some dynamic keynote

speakers, as well as manyscholarly workshops that will update us on the exciting work within the global Yeshua movement.

We have chosen a timely theme, “ChavleiHaMashiach / Birth Pangs of the Messiah”, which will address some pressing issues at this critical time in the Jewish world.

What a blessing to have a place for us to connect with the international Messianic Jewish community and to refresh our vision at this challenging moment. There’s something good for everyone of every age, so I encourage you to make the most of it!

Blessings in our Righteous Messiah,

Rabbi Barney Kasdan UMJC President

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teen conference agenda Theme: PHENOMENA

Teen Room: JOHNSON SPRING EF

Wednesday, June 24 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Check-in (with parents), Pritchell

WELCOME DINNER

Arrive between 5:00 - 5:30pm, Dining Room

8:00pm - 9:30pm

Opening Mixers, Games, & Introductions, Johnson Spring EF

Thursday, June 25 BREAKFAST

Arrive between 7:30 - 8:15am, Dining Room

9:30am - 3:30pm

Laser Tag & Mini Golf, (8:45am - Meet for outing in Johnson Spring EF

DINNER

Arrive between 5:00 - 5:30pm, Dining Room

7:30pm - 9:00pm

Main Plenary Session, Johnson Spring Ballroom Featured Speaker: Daniel Stern Featured Musicians: House Band led by Dr. Greg Silverman

Friday, June 26 BREAKFAST

Arrive between 7:30 - 8:15am, Dining Room

9:00am - 11:30am

Teen Session, Johnson Spring EF

LUNCH

Arrive between 11:30am - 12:00pm, Dining Room

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Teen Session, Johnson Spring EF

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Free Time / Rest / Get Ready for Shabbat

4:45pm - 6:15pm

Kabbalat Shabbat, Led by Rabbi Nathan Joiner, ARC

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Erev Shabbat Dinner, Doors open at 6:20pm, Johnson Spring 2

Saturday, June 27 BREAKFAST

Arrive between 7:30 - 8:15am, Dining Room

9:00am - 9:30am

Teens Torah Study, Johnson Spring EF

10:00am - 12:00pm

Shabbat Service, Johnson Spring 2

LUNCH

Arrive between 11:30am - 12:00pm, Dining Room

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Free Time / Rest

DINNER

Arrive between 5:00 - 5:30pm, Dining Room

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Closing Plenary Session, Johnson Spring 2

10:00pm - 11:00pm

Closing Teen Session, Johnson Spring EF

Worship Concert by David & Jamie Boskey “John tells about the Past, the Present & the Future”- Rob Styler

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Family Field Day Sponsored by Ashreinu School

Saturday 2:00 - 4:00 pm Woodland Green

Come learn about the UNION’s Virtual Hebrew School for Kids

Children’s Program - Camp union AGES 4 - 12 | CHILDREN’S ROOM: JOHNSON SPRING BCD

Wednesday, June 24 No Programming Arrive between 5:00 - 5:30pm, Dining Room

WELCOME DINNER

Thursday, June 25 Drop Off 1:45pm - 2:00pm Drop Off

11:45am

Pick Up

4:00pm

Pick Up

Drop Off

11:45am

Pick Up

1:45pm - 2:00pm Drop Off

3:45pm

Pick Up

8:45am - 9:00am

Friday, June 26 8:45am - 9:00am

Saturday, June 27 6:30pm - 6:45pm Drop Off

8:15pm - 9:00pm Pick Up

nursery Program AGES 0 - 3 | NURSERY ROOM: JOHNSON SPRING A For registered children only

Thursday, June 25

Friday, June 26

Saturday, June 27

8:45am - 11:45am 1:45pm - 3:45pm 7:15pm - 9:15pm

8:45am - 11:45am 1:15pm - 3:45pm

8:15am - 12:15pm 6:45pm - 9:00pm

Pre-Conference agenda Monday, June 22 9:00am - 5:00pm Executive Committee Meeting, Mountain Laurel Boardroom

Tuesday, June 23 9:00am - 12:00pm Regional Directors Meeting, Mtn Laurel 1 A-D 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Steering Committee Meeting, Mtn Laurel 1 A-D

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Delegates Check-in, Mtn Laurel Lobby

7:00pm - 8:30pm Delegates Reception, Mtn Laurel 1 A-D

Wednesday, June 24 8:00am - 9:00am LUNCH 9:00am - 5:00pm

Delegates Check-in, Jim Henry Auditorium Lobby Arrive between 11:30am - 12:00pm, Dining Room Annual Business Meeting, Jim Henry Auditorium 13

main Conference agenda Session schedules or locations are subject to change.

Wednesday, June 24 4:00pm - 6:00pm

General Conference Check-in, Pritchell Lobby

DINNER

Arrive between 5:00 - 5:30pm, Dining Room

8:00pm - 9:30pm

Teens Opening Mixers and Games, Johnson Spring EF

8:00pm - 10:00pm Young Adult Bonfire, Mountain Laurel Fire Ring 8:00pm - 9:30pm 9:30pm

Sisterhood Meet ‘n’ Greet, Johnson Spring 3, Women of all

ages are welcome to join the Union Sisterhood for our annual inperson Meet ‘n Greet.

Maariv Prayer, Johnson Spring 5

Thursday, June 25 7:00am - 7:45am 7:00am - 7:45am

Shacharit Prayer, Johnson Spring 5 Shacharit for Newbies, Johnson Spring 4

BREAKFAST

Arrive between 7:30 - 8:15am, Dining Room

9:00am - 10:15am

TORAH STUDY GROUPS

Morning Torah study groups will meet Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings.

Please meet in your designated room following breakfast. Study groups & leaders are listed below: Russian Speakers: Rabbis Boris and Shulamit Goldin, Johnson Spring 2 Torah in the Day to Day: Rabbi David Wein, Johnson Spring 3 Moms: Serena Nichol, Johnson Spring 2

Young Adults (ages 18-35): Rabbi Jennifer Caracelo, Johnson Spring GH Teachers & D’rash Makers: Suzy Linett, Johnson Spring 5 Midrash: Rabbi Dr. Joshua Brumbach, Johnson Spring 4 10:30am - 11:30am WORKSHOPS Dr. Sam Nadler: Talmidut Triumph in Troubled Times, Johnson Spring 2,

Matthew 28:16-20. Come and learn further how Mashiach, our Rock, provides whatever we need to face with confidence the doubtful and fearful times we live in.

Daniel Stern: The Great Inversion & the Watchman’s Mantle, Johnson Spring 3, As we view the systemic collapse of objective truth, good is labeled evil, and sin is equated with virtue. We will identify the weaponized narratives being used to gaslight believers and the global community.

Rabbi Eric Carlson, MJAA Representative: Teachable Spirit!, Johnson Spring 4 The moment you’ve stopped learning, you’ve stopped growing and have become stagnant!

Klezmer Workshop I: Rabbi Dr. Rich Nichol, Johnson Spring GH

Open Rehearsal: Come enjoy the Union Klezmer Band as they rehearse for Friday night.

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Thursday, June 25 (continued) LUNCH

Arrive between 11:30am - 12:00pm, Dining Room

2:00pm - 3:30pm Rabbi Russ Resnik: Leading from Deep Within, Johnson Spring 2, You may have noticed how your congregation sometimes behaves like a family, for better or worse. Rabbi Russ will share insights from family dynamics, starting from deep within, that can enhance our fruitfulness--and our enjoyment--in providing leadership at whatever level within our congregations.

UMJC Sisterhood: Eshet Chayil: Celebrating Women of Valor (Proverbs 31) Johnson Spring 3, Women of all ages are welcome to join the Union Sisterhood’s celebration of women of valor—a title for all of us. We will have a conversation about how women in all stages of life spend our days and discover our sense of self-worth in God’s kingdom, especially during these trying times.

4:30pm - 5:15pm

Young Adults Escape Room, Meet in Mountain Laurel lobby Mincha Prayer, Johnson Spring 5

DINNER

Arrive between 5:00 - 5:30pm, Dining Room

7:30pm - 9:00pm

Plenary Session, Johnson Spring 2, Doors open at 7:10pm

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Featured Speaker: Daniel Stern - From the Shadows to the Front Lines: The Normalization of Messianic Judaism after October 7th - After decades of hostility, hundreds of Messianic Jews serving in the IDR, along with Christian love and support, are breaking down old stigmas and changing the landscape of Israel. By moving from the periphery to the center of national defense, the Messianic community is emerging as a vital, respected pillar of a new Israeli identity.

Featured Musicians: House Band led by Dr. Greg Silverman

9:30pm

Maariv Prayer, Johnson Spring 5

Friday, June 26 7:00am - 7:45am 7:00am - 7:45am

Shacharit Prayer, Johnson Spring 5 Shacharit for Newbies, Johnson Spring 4

BREAKFAST

Arrive between 7:30 - 8:15am, Dining Room

9:00am - 10:15am

TORAH STUDY GROUPS

Morning Torah study groups will meet Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings.

Please meet in your designated room following breakfast. Study groups & leaders are listed below: Russian Speakers: Rabbis Boris and Shulamit Goldin, Johnson Spring 2 Torah in the Day to Day: Rabbi David Wein, Johnson Spring 3 Moms: Serena Nichol, Johnson Spring 2

Young Adults (ages 18-35): Rabbi Jennifer Caracelo, Johnson Spring GH Teachers & D’rash Makers: Suzy Linett, Johnson Spring 5 Midrash: Rabbi Dr. Joshua Brumbach, Johnson Spring 4 17

Friday, June 26 (continued) 10:30am - 11:30am WORKSHOPS All About the UMJC’S Retorno Project - Welcoming Home the Children of the Spanish Inquisition, Johnson Spring 2, In the late 15th Century thousands

living in the Iberian Peninsula were tortured, forced to renounce Jewish life and expelled from their homes. The Retorno Project centers on helping descendants of these lost Jews re-embrace their Jewishness as faithful Jewish followers of Messiah Yeshua.

Dr. Golan Broshi: Birth pains of Messiah: What Does It Mean to Us Today?

Johnson Spring 3, Explore the “Birth pains of the Messiah” through five Biblical signs: Israel’s return to the land, Jerusalem’s global significance, rising wars and crises, worldwide Gospel spread, and growing Jewish awareness of the Messiah.

Dr. Stan Meyer: Lost Jewish Communities Around the World, Johnson Spring 4, From Africa and China, to India and Latin America, the discovery of previously unknown Jewish communities raises important questions: Who is a Jew? What is Jewish culture? What does diversity mean for how we “do Jewish?" Dr. Meyer will explore the history, culture, and how diversity changes what it means to be Jewish.

LUNCH

Arrive between 11:30am - 12:00pm, Dining Room

12:45pm - 1:45pm

Klezmer Workshop II: Rabbi Rich Nichol, Johnson Spring GH

Come enjoy the Union Klezmer Band as they rehearse for Friday night.

UNION Theology Committee, Dr. Patrice Fischer (chair) 2:00pm - 3:30pm Antisemitism: An Informational Workshop, Johnson Spring 3, We need to have

answers for antisemitic statements we hear or read online. Join members of the Theology Committee as we share our counter-arguments and address commonly misunderstood Bible passages often shared online. Hosts: Dr. Patrice Fischer, Rabbi Dr. Joshua Brumbach, Rabbi Dr. Michael Schiffman, & Rabbi Dr. John Fischer

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Young Adult Roundtable Discussion, Johnson Spring 4

4:30pm - 6:15pm

Kabbalat Shabbat Prayer & Worship, ARC

Ari Schiffman (moderator), Young Adults! Let’s talk! The UMJC needs your feedback. Join other young adults to connect and share about what you’d like to see for the future of the Messianic Jewish Movement. Hosted by Dr. Stan Meyer, Rabbi Jude Caracelo - UMJC Treasurer, and Rabbi Jennifer Caracelo.

Bring the whole family for an uplifting and unplugged musical sing-along prayer experience as we welcome Shabbat together. Come on time so you don’t miss out.

Led by Rabbi Nathan Joiner.

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Erev Shabbat Family Dinner, Johnson Spring 2, Doors open at 6:10pm Table Blessings led by the Delorme Family Music by the UNION Klezmer Band under the direction of Rabbi Rich Nichol Presentation of Annual UMJC Lifetime Service & Sacrifice Award Smicha Service Young Adult Game Night in Mountain Laurel Lobby after Shabbat dinner.

9:30pm

Maariv Prayer, Johnson Spring 5 19

Saturday, June 27 BREAKFAST

Arrive between 7:30 - 8:15am, Dining Room

8:30am - 9:30am

TORAH STUDY GROUPS

Morning Torah study groups will meet Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings.

Please meet in your designated room following breakfast. Study groups & leaders are listed below: Russian Speakers: Rabbis Boris and Shulamit Goldin, Johnson Spring 2 Torah in the Day to Day: Rabbi David Wein, Johnson Spring 3 Moms: Serena Nichol, Johnson Spring 2

Young Adults (ages 18-35): Rabbi Jennifer Caracelo, Johnson Spring GH Teachers & D’rash Makers: Suzy Linett, Johnson Spring 5 Midrash: Rabbi Dr. Joshua Brumbach, Johnson Spring 4 10:00am - 12:00pm Shabbat Morning Service, Johnson Spring 2, Doors open at 9:30 Musical prayers & worship led by Sha’arei Shalom Worship Team

Traditional prayers and Torah service led by Congregation Sha’arei Shalom Team, Raleigh, NC Featured Speaker: Rabbi Ben Weisman, Beth Messiah, Bethesda, MD Mystery and Clarity: So many things in our lives and even in the biblical text can be confusing or mysterious. Often, this leaves us grasping for certainty or trying to predict the future. But what if the most important things are both more simple and more difficult than we imagine?

LUNCH

Arrive between 11:30am - 12:00pm, Dining Room

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Family Field Day- Sponsored by Ashreinu School,

Woodland Green - You’re invited to join us for an afternoon of games, music, and fun for all ages at our Family Field Day! Come meet our Ashreinu teachers, staff, and some of our current students and learn more about the amazing work Ashreinu is doing.

4:30pm - 5:15pm

Mincha Prayer, Johnson Spring 5

DINNER

Arrive between 5:00 - 5:30pm, Dining Room

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Closing Plenary Session, Johnson Spring 2, Doors open at 6:45pm

Worship Concert featuring David and Jamie Boskey “John tells about the Past, the Present, and the Future” A One-Person, nd Storytelling Performance by Rob Styler of 2 Adam Performing Arts

9:30pm

Havdalah Prayer & Worship, Led by Rabbi Nathan Joiner

Between Mtn Laurel & Johnson Spring - Join us under the stars - l’dor v’dor - as we say goodbye to Shabbat and close out our conference with a moving and meaningful havdalah experience. Some say you’ve never experienced havdalah if you haven’t experienced a UNION havdalah.

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Speaker & Special guest bios David & Jamie Boskey

David and Jamie Boskey are both graduates of Moody Bible Institute. David was raised in a Messianic Jewish home in Israel, and Jamie in the cornfields of Indiana.

Following their time at MBI, they pastored and led worship for many years at a Hebrew-speaking congregation in Jerusalem and served in full-time ministry in Jerusalem for over a decade. They are currently residing in Kentucky with their boys, Judah (8) and Joseph (5), where David is pursuing his PhD at Asbury Theological Seminary, after which they will move back home to teach and minister in Israel.

Dr. Golan Broshi

Dr. Golan Broshi was born and raised in a secular kibbutz in northern Israel and came to faith in Yeshua the Messiah after unexpectedly discovering a dusty Bible in his parents’ home. He joined Israel College of the Bible (ICB) in 2009, where he teaches courses in Second Temple literature and the Bible. His research and teachings focus on the relationship between early Rabbinic traditions and the writings of the New Testament. Today, Golan resides with his family north of Tel-Aviv.

Rabbi Eric Carlson, MJAA Representative

Eric Carlson is founder and shepherd of Congregation Zion's Sake, a Messianic Congregation located in Newport News, VA. After 22 years of decorated service in the United States Navy, he founded Congregation Zion’s Sake in May 2000. Eric hosts a daily Radio program “Torah Chai” on the Oasis Network WYCS 91.5 FM in Tidewater, VA. Eric and Barb have four children, seven grandchildren and currently reside in York County, Virginia.

Dr. Sam Nadler

Born in a traditional Jewish family in NYC, Sam Nadler came to faith in Messiah Yeshua in 1972. An early leader with Jews for Jesus ('73-79), Sam then served with of Chosen People Ministries as president ('79-96) and now serves as President of Word of Messiah Ministries and leads Hope of Israel Congregation in Charlotte, NC. He received his theological training at Simpson College, Northeastern Bible College, and in 2008 received his Doctorate from Southern Evangelical Seminary. He has published numerous books on Jewish evangelism, Messianic discipleship, biblical theology, and Messianic biblical commentaries

Dr. Stan Meyer

Dr. Stan Meyer is an associate professor of contemporary Jewish studies and the academic dean at MJTI. He holds a PhD in Intercultural Education from Biola University. He also teaches at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix and at TKU in Dallas. Dr. Meyer and his wife, Jacqui, serve as elders at Baruch Hashem Messianic Congregation in Phoenix.

Rabbi Russ Resnik

Russ Resnik is a veteran rabbi, teacher, therapist, and writer, currently serving as UMJC Rabbinic Counsel, providing teaching, counseling, and consultation for member congregations. Russ and his wife, Jane, have four children, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, and live in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he leads Adonai Ro’i chavurah and enjoys bike-riding, hiking, and walking his dog..

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Speaker & Special guest bios Daniel Stern

Daniel was born in Israel in 1981 to pioneering parents in the Messianic movement.

After serving in the Israel Police, he studied political science and sociology at the Hebrew University. Today, he works with Joseph Shulam at Netivyah in Jerusalem, where he has spent years analyzing the intersection of Middle Eastern geopolitics and the biblical restoration of Israel. Daniel contributes to the Teaching from Zion magazine and Netivyah’s "News from Israel" series, providing a "boots-on-the-ground" perspective to the global Messianic community. He is the father of four amazing children and remains dedicated to witnessing the final push before the King of Glory enters His city.

Dr. Greg Silverman

As a worship leader, recording artist, conductor, and teacher, Dr. Greg Silverman shares the Good News of Yeshua worldwide with both Jews and Gentiles. He has performed at The White House, Carnegie Hall, Giant Stadium, and Promise Keepers, and been on broadcasts including ABC, TBN, and the Inspiration Network. Dr. Greg is now in full-time ministry as Director of Worship Arts at Desert Hope in Tucson, Arizona, as well as leading Silverman Ministries, Inc. which exists to usher people into God’s Presence through worship & praise, and raise up worship leaders and musicians, so that the world would come to know Yeshua.

Rob Styler

A good story can change us. The “greatest story ever told” can transform us.

This is the goal of Rob Styler- bringing the transforming power of the Bible to life through stories. Rob is the founder of 2nd Adam, the drama ministry of CJF Ministries. To be biblically and historically accurate, Rob thoroughly researches his characters. His desire is “to help my audience relate to, and better understand the Bible and its Author.” Rob is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute with a Jewish and Modern Israel Studies Major and studied drama at the University of Toronto.

Rabbi Ben Weisman

Rabbi Ben Weisman is the spiritual leader of Beth Messiah, a historic Messianic Jewish congregation near Washington, D.C. A former UMJC K20 intern and scholarship recipient, he will receive UMJC smicha at the 2026 Summer Family Conference and is nearing the completion of his Master of Rabbinic Studies degree from Messianic Jewish Theological Institute. Ben was raised as a Messianic Jew in Santa Barbara, CA, but has spent his whole adult life on the East Coast. He has a passion for Yeshua, Jewish mysticism, and social justice. Ben lives in Maryland with his wife Mara, a practicing immigration attorney, and daughter Ava, an artist, space enthusiast, and kindergarten scholar. Together they enjoy outdoor adventures, good food, and time spent with friends and family.

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Local Resources Restaurants in Black Mountain: Louise’s Kitchen Peri Social House Recess Coffee Foothills Grange Open Oven Brunch and Bakery Pure and Proper There are many restaurants in Asheville, about 20 minutes from Ridgecrest Conference Center.

Things to Do: Asheville Botanic Gardens Biltmore Estate and Gardens Hiking- lots of options Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center Stroll and explore Downtown Asheville or Historic Black Mountain

Health and Wellness: CVS Pharmacy - 425 W State St, Black Mountain, NC Sunshine Pharmacy - 206 E State St, Black Mountain, NC Novant Health-Go Health Urgent Care - 201 NC-9, Black Mountain, NC Grocery Stores: Ingles - 550 NC-9 Black Mountain, NC Walmart Supercenter - 125 Bleachery Blvd, Asheville, NC Whole Foods- 4 S Tunnel Rd, #100, Asheville, NC

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Summer Family

Conference JUNE 16 - 19, 2027 ASHEVILLE, NC

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