Welcome! We look forward to seeing you in 2003 amid the beauty of coastal northern California! Your National Camp/Retreat Leaders' Gathering takes place January 29-February 2, 2003, at the spectacular Asilomar Retreat Center in Pacific Grove, California. Please accept our invitation to join 400 to 500 camp/retreat ministry friends and colleagues from across the nation to celebrate the wonder of God and the deep meaning of our shared Christian ministry. This is the premier training and networking opportunity provided by The United Methodist Church for the wide variety of leaders involved in camps and retreats: volunteers, camp/retreat center staff, board members, conference staff, and people exploring camp/retreat ministry as a possible vocation. Dynamic speakers and worship will stimulate your thinking and your spirit as we explore the theme "Sacred Sanctuary." What does it mean to host people for experiences of sanctuary and experiences of the sacred? The setting of Pacific Grove, a sanctuary for Monarch Butterflies, poignantly reminds us that the love of God embraces the whole creation. In addition, a huge buffet of seminars and workshops will satisfy your needs for training and learning. The stunning northern California coastline will renew your soul. The people you meet will help you establish an ongoing network of relationships, support, and insight that you can continue to tap when you return home. There are so many good reasons to come. Register today and reserve your housing and meals. Lodging and meal reservations should be made by September 20, 2002, to guarantee availability.