An early gathering of the assembly at Gulfside.

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Watch the film with an audience, and bring it to yours. Every screening supports Gulfside Assembly’s programs.

Photo courtesy of the Hancock County Historical Society

Host a screening

Bring the film to your community

Churches, universities, reunions, conferences and historical societies have hosted The Gulfside Assembly Story from Mississippi and Louisiana to California, Ohio and Washington, D.C.

Screenings can include a panel discussion with filmmaker Leonard Smith III and Gulfside leaders, and can raise funds for Gulfside’s youth leadership and senior programs.

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What a screening includes

  • The award-winning documentary
  • Panel discussion and Q&A on request
  • Ticketing or donation option for Gulfside
  • Flyer and invitation artwork

Screening history

Private screenings, 2024–2026

16 screenings so far, at churches, universities, campgrounds and Chautauquas, including Lakeside, Ohio, where Bishop Jones first imagined Gulfside.

2024

  1. Private screening, Jazz & Heritage Center

    New Orleans, Louisiana

2025

  1. 100 Men Hall

    Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi

  2. Dillard University

    New Orleans, Louisiana

  3. Anderson United Methodist Church

    Jackson, Mississippi

  4. Holman United Methodist Church

    Los Angeles, California

  5. University of Southern Mississippi, Gulf Park

    Long Beach, Mississippi

  6. Rivera United Methodist Church

    Los Angeles, California

  7. Main Street United Methodist Church

    Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi

  8. Almanett Bistro

    Gulfport, Mississippi

  9. National Historic Campground organization

     

2026

  1. Bethany United Methodist Church

    New Orleans, Louisiana

  2. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church

    New Orleans, Louisiana

  3. Lakeside Chautauqua

    Lakeside, Ohio · The Methodist Chautauqua that inspired Bishop Jones to found Gulfside in 1922–23.

  4. Brooks Shaw Temple & Peoples United Methodist Church

    New Orleans, Louisiana

  5. St. Paul United Methodist Church

    Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  6. Emory United Methodist Church

    Washington, D.C.

Past screenings

2025 screenings

The film traveled from Bay Saint Louis to New Orleans, Jackson and Long Beach.

Flyer for the screening at the University of Southern Mississippi.

Past event

University of Southern Mississippi

Date
· Saturday · 2 pm and 4 pm
Where
Gulf Park campus, Long Beach, Mississippi

Two showings on the USM coast campus.

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Invitation to the Anderson United Methodist Church screening.

Past event

Anderson United Methodist Church

Date
· Tuesday · 6 pm
Where
6205 Hanging Moss Rd., Jackson, MS 39206 · 601-982-3907

$20 donation supports Gulfside’s programs. Students admitted free; payment also taken at the door.

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Flyer for the Dillard University screening.

Past event

Dillard University

Date
· Tuesday · 5 – 6:30 pm
Where
New Orleans, Louisiana

A campus screening at Dillard University.

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Flyer for the 100 Men Hall screening.

Past event

100 Men Hall

Date
· Sunday · 2 – 4 pm
Where
Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi

A hometown screening a few miles from Gulfside.

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Invitation to the November 9, 2024 private screening.

Past event · Fundraiser

Private screening at the Jazz & Heritage Center

On Saturday, November 9, 2024, guests gathered at The George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center in New Orleans for a private screening, followed by a panel discussion with filmmaker Leonard Smith III and distinguished guests, and a reception. Ticket proceeds supported the mission of Gulfside Assembly.

Date
· 2 – 4 pm (doors 1:30 pm)
Where
1225 North Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70116
Tickets
$20 general admission · free parking
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