In 1992, several teens and adults attended Mississippi Happening #11 in hopes of starting Happening in Louisiana.  As a result, it Happened!

Louisiana United Methodist Happening #1 was held in Alexandria, Louisiana at Tall Timbers Retreat Center in January of 1993.   Since then we the Happening retreat has moved to the Wesley Center in Woodworth, Louisiana and takes place annually. Happening is attended by students in the 9th-12th grades as well as adults.

Happening is a Christ-centered retreat that invites youth and adults into a life-changing experience of spiritual growth, 

genuine connection, and joyful discipleship, equipping them to serve others and share the love of Christ in their everyday lives.

The Happening staff consists primarily of teenagers as it is intended to be a Youth-Led retreat.  Adults are present to support the weekend, including Spiritual Directors.  Happening provides a method through which one's spirituality may be developed, lived, and shared in fellowship with Christians willing to dedicate their lives to God in an ongoing manner.