December in Montreat

News Corner

Thinking about attending College Conference @ Montreat? Good news! We've extended our early registration discount through December 9th! Register now and secure your spot before rates increase. Learn more. We continue to grow more and more excited about our weekend gathering for young adults, The Manna Retreat! If you are between the ages of 22–32, then join us as we share in meaningful worship, late night mixers, and lots of laughter. Individuals, couples, and church groups are all encouraged to attend! Register today! Are you feeling weary? Overworked? In need of renewal? Then take time for personal exploration and Sabbath during Discovering Renewal, April 10–13, 2023. With a focus on experiential practices and activities, this conference seeks to remind us that renewal can be found even in the most common of places. Registration opens on December 12! Find out more. Conference registration for both weeks of Worship & Music Conference is now open! Come, make a joyful noise as we sing, ring, strum, and worship together during this conference for all ages! Limited conference center housing is still available! Learn more. Earlier this month, we announced some exciting news for Women's Connection: Our keynote speaker for this conference will be none other than New York Times bestselling author, Kate Bowler! Start getting your groups together now, because registration opens on February 1, 2023. Learn more. Arts, Recreation, and Worship is a conference designed for those who want to deepen their creativity, broaden their leadership skills, and experience personal spiritual renewal. Choose from a wide range of courses and workshops as we explore recreation, worship, community, creativity, and the arts. Learn more. Looking for Montreat Youth Conference resources to share with your youth, parents, or congregation as you prepare for next summer? We've got you covered! Download logos and flyers on our website. Click here. As you do your holiday shopping, don't forget that you can support Montreat while shopping on Amazon. Use AmazonSmile when you shop, instead of just amazon.com, and be sure to select "Mountain Retreat Association" as your charity of choice. Make a visit to Moore Center! The Huckleberry is open Tue.–Sat. from 8:00 am-3:00 pm. View the menu here. Meanwhile, The Montreat Store is open Mon.-Sat. 10:00 am-5:00 pm. Have a question about purchasing an item? Call the store at 828.669.5298.

Fall Craft Week September 24–29, 2023 Get in touch with your creative side! Fall Craft Week is our quest to bring people together over a shared love of craft while embracing the beauty of these mountains. If you are already an established artist, or just want to try something new, then this is the conference for you! Register today!

Looking Ahead - 2023 Event Calendar

Click on each event to learn more or view our full event calendar and find your event for more information.

College Conference @ Montreat | January 2-5, 2023 The Manna Retreat | January 27-29, 2023 Fraught & Flummoxed | January 30-February 2, 2023 Discovering Renewal | April 10-13, 2023 Meister Eckhart as Guide for the Perplexed in Our Times | April 13-16, 2023 Arts, Recreation, and Worship Conference| May 8-13, 2023

Montreat Youth Conference | June 4-August 5, 2023 Worship & Music - Week 1 | June 18-23, 2023 Worship & Music - Week 2 | June 25-30, 2023 2023 Middle School Conference | July 19-23, 2023 Women's Connection | August 11-13, 2023 Fall Craft Week | September 24-29, 2023

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Montreat Moment

Decorating Assembly Inn earlier this month really helped us to get into the Christmas spirit! We wish you, your family, and friends a wonderful holiday season!

You Make the Montreat Experience Possible!

From the top of Grandfather Mountain to Flat Creek as it flows beyond the gate, more than a thousand gifts to the Montreat Fund make the Montreat experience possible everywhere in between. Gifts of all sizes impact Montreat's ability to carry out its mission and ministry, creating opportunities for transformational experiences and inspiring love for God and Creation. If smaller gifts, spread out over time, are easier for you to budget, then consider beginning an automatic monthly or quarterly donation. However you choose to give this holiday season, thank you for holding Montreat in your hearts, thoughts, and prayers.   Make Your Gift Today!

Montreat's 2022 Christmas Collection

This year Montreat's Christmas Collection is titled An Advent Celebration and will be released each Sunday of Advent and on Christmas Eve over email and through social media. If you would like to receive these emails or know someone who would like to get them, you can subscribe at this link. Each day of the collection we will share a short devotional by a leader in the Presbyterian church, a hymn chosen by Dr. Mel Bringle that connects to the lectionary, and an activity or craft for you and your family to enjoy together. Below are some pictures of the crafts and recipes that have been and will be shared. Thanks to everyone who was involved in helping this come to life this year and Merry Christmas to you all from Montreat! Find the Collection Here