| MRA Board of Directors: Meeting Summary for Fall 2025by Richard DuBose, president of Montreat Conference Center |
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| Greetings from Montreat! This is to share highlights from the fall meeting of the Board of Directors for the Mountain Retreat Association (MRA), which was held last month. Each day began with board-led worship that helped challenge and ground our hearts for the work before us, and this meeting held special significance as we marked the progress made since Hurricane Helene devastated our campus last year… |
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| | | | | Start 2026 off right by joining us for our annual College Conference @ Montreat! All college-aged young adults, regardless of denomination or area of study, are invited to participate in this transformative three-day event. We are excited to welcome Rev. Lizzie McMannus-Dail and Brian de la Combs as keynote speakers. Learn more about the event and explore the entire leadership roster on our website.
In need of a break? Discovering Renewal (April 7–10, 2026) offers pastors and laypeople alike an opportunity to rest and recover as they explore one of a variety of activity-based spiritual practices. Activity track options include: Baking, contemplation, fly fishing, mixed option, Sabbath, storytelling through games, visual diary, and yoga. Sign up now!
Have you seen our new retreat planning webpage? If you are considering Montreat for your next gathering, there you can find information about accommodations, meeting spaces, dining options, and more! Find a solution that meets your group’s needs by clicking here.
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| We share updates related to offerings for youth & young adults, adult conferences, and retreats in a series of topical email newsletters each month. Sign up to receive one, two, or all three directly in your inbox by clicking here. |
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| | | | The Montreat community is invited to join us on Friday, December 5, at 5:15 pm as we light the Montreat Gate for the Christmas season. Sponsored by the Montreat Adult Summer Club and the Town of Montreat, this family-friendly event will include refreshments, holiday music, and holiday favors for any children in attendance. Learn more on the Town of Montreat’s website.
Calling all wilderness enthusiasts! We are seeking volunteers to help us with some wilderness tasks, like doing trail work (either in a group or self-guided session) and staffing our nature center on busy days. Email jasonn@montreat.org if you’d like to learn more.
In last month’s Cultivating Curiosity newsletter, we shared “Five Things We Are Grateful for This Holiday Season.” As we believe that gratitude stirs the soul, shapes community, and points us toward what matters, we invite you to read the full article and reflect on those things you are grateful for as Christmas approaches. Read the full article here.
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| We share updates for locals, news about the Montreat Wilderness, and information pertaining to spiritual exploration in three monthly email newsletters specific to each topic. Select which ones you would like to receive in your inbox by clicking here. |
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| | | Announcing Our New Vice President of Development |
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| The Mountain Retreat Association (MRA) is excited to announce the Rev. Marti Reed Hazelrigg as its next vice president of development.
Marti brings twenty-four years of experience as an ordained minister in the PC(USA). She is also no stranger to Montreat, having participated in Montreat Youth Conference and in various other programs since 1993.
Visit our website to read the full press release. |
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| | | As you look ahead to a new year of renewal, community, and spiritual growth, we invite you to begin planning a 2026 visit to Montreat. Registration is currently open for many of our 2026 events! Explore the offerings, find the experiences that speak to you, and see how you can get involved using the link below. |
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| | | Montreat Conference Center, a ministry of the Mountain Retreat Association, is a national conference center located in Western North Carolina with roots in the PC(USA). Learn more at www.montreat.org. |
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