The 57th gathering of the New England Assembly of the Laity (NEAL) will be held August 6-8, 2010 at The Marist House in Framingham, MA.  The keynote speakers will be The Rev. Dr. Wanda Stahl, Director of Christian Formation for the New England Conference and The Rev. Rick McKinley, Senior Pastor at Harbor UMC/Scituate and Marshfield UMC.  The theme, "Fueling the Flame of Faith" will focus on passionate spirituality.   Need to be filled or re-filled?  Need a little jump start to get you back on track?  Need a little passion in your spiritual life?  This is done throughout this exciting spiritual weekend by small group discussions, music, singing, worship, prayer and fellowship.

Registration forms and information are available at NEAL's website - www.assemblyofthelaity.com.

For more information or for a registration form to be mailed to you, contact Kathi Peterson, 2010 Chairperson (860) 928-2530 or David Howe, Registrar (860) 875-9828 or email laityrus@yahoo.com.