As with all past Climate Convenings, this is a free-to-attend event!

You will not have to pay a fee: to attend, to have on-site lodging accommodations (as available), to have meals or snacks, or to attend any of the social events in the evenings.

If you choose to participate in the optional Zip-line activity, a $20 per person fee will be billed to you, and a signed waiver will be required for each individual who participates.

This year’s event will be held at the Wesley Center in Woodworth, LA. This location is centrally located and not too far from the original location of prior years’ Climate Convening. (Unfortunately, pets are not allowed this year.)

Some perks you can enjoy while on-site at the Wesley Center:

• Hotel-style lodging (more details below)

• Updated Bunk House (more details below)

• All indoor meeting spaces (no more tents and heaters!)

• Three locations for bonfires!

• A wildlife/nature trail around the beautiful lake, 2.5 miles there and back

• Fishing on the stocked lake off the pier (bring your own gear)

• Outdoor Basketball court

• Kayaking (bring your own kayak)

• Zip-line (costs associated, see more information below)

• Common Area with a fireplace, piano, and sofas to enjoy

• Closer to town, not as remote, yet still quiet and peaceful!

Please be aware that the Wesley Center is a Methodist Church-affiliated facility. While the Climate Convening and LSSAC are not affiliated with any religion, the venue will have religious imagery in the meeting spaces and on the grounds.

The hosts at the Wesley Center have signed onto the following statement: We work to create a safe space for people of all walks of life. It’s important to us that people of all creeds, colors, religions and sexual orientations are welcome in the spaces we host. This is an inclusive and welcoming venue for all.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to LSSAC with any questions regarding this change in venue.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner will be provided for all guests on the 27th and 28th.

Breakfast will be provided on the 29th.

Snacks, Tea, and Coffee will be available throughout the event.

Please be sure to disclose any allergies or dietary needs in your registration form.

If you expect to have produce or other food products available for purchase in early January for sourcing for the event, please reach out to us at lssacpartners@gmail.com.

We cannot guarantee your products will be purchased for the event, but would like to source as locally as possible!

This year we will have the following types of on-site lodging available free of charge on a first-come first-served basis (first-come meaning from registration, not from arrival time at the venue):

• Hotel-Style Lodgings

  • Some rooms contain 2 twins beds and 1 full-size bed. Other rooms contain 2 full-size beds. Each room contains a shared bathroom, with two sinks, one toilet, and one shower/tub combo.

  • Linens and towels are provided in these rooms.

  • Please avoid using provided towels to clean spills, make-up, or messes that could result in stains. Any stained linens will result in additional fees to LSSAC which hinders our future budgets for hosting events.

• Bunk-House Lodgings

  • These bunk house lodgings are quite the upgrade from last year!

  • Split into two sides, each side contains:

    • 22 twin-sized bunks. Each with their own power outlet.

    • A shared bathroom, with 2 sinks, 4 shower stalls, and 2 toilets.

  • The bunk house has a shared common area with a kitchenette and outdoor bonfire seating area.

  • Linens and towels are not provided in the bunk house. Please plan to bring towels, sheets, pillowcases, and blankets if you are assigned a bed in the bunkhouse.

This year we will not have camping/RV hookups available on-site, or private lodges available on-site.

If you would like to camp, the nearby Indian Creek Recreation Area is a 15 minute drive to the Wesley Center. LSSAC will not be able to reimburse costs associated with booking a campsite.

If you would like to stay in a hotel or other off-site lodging, Alexandria hosts many hotel options. The closest option being a 15-20 minute drive to the Wesley Center. LSSAC will not be able to reimburse costs associated with booking a hotel room.

As with prior years, we will have gas reimbursement gift cards available to attendees who drive to the convening.

• The values of the gift cards are determined in tiers based on the length of drive to the venue.

• The gift cards are not a reimbursement based on exact mileage.

Gas Reimbursement gift cards are provided on a first-come first-served basis. For this reason, we highly encourage carpooling.

• If you would like to ride in a carpool, or if you would like to offer space in your vehicle for a carpool, please fill out the required information in the Registration Form linked above.

• Carpool drivers do not receive additional support for gas reimbursements other than the existing gas reimbursement detailed above.

• LSSAC is not responsible for hosting carpooling or ensuring a carpool is available. We will do our best to connect potential drivers with potential riders.

What kinds of programming will we see at Climate Convening this year?

A survey was sent out to our list serve in September to gather input from our community on what topics you would like to see covered at the event.

Using your input, our Programming Working Group is working hard to plan and select speakers for the many kinds of sessions we will be holding.

Check back here for more details as those sessions begin to take shape!

More info incoming!

More info incoming!