February in Montreat

News Corner

We are excited to announce a new conference coming to Montreat this fall, Holy Shift! The church we know is at a critical crossroads. How will new realities in our programs, finances, and mission be sustainable? Join us October 9-12, 2023, as we together learn to see these challenges as possibilities. Learn more. Worship & Music Conference is currently seeking individuals to lead special interest sessions during this year's conference! Interest sessions are a new workshop opportunity which will allow presenters to share their knowledge on a musical topic of their choice. Deadline for applications is March 1, 2023. Learn more. We are currently accepting Small Group Leader applications for Montreat Youth Conference and Montreat Middle School Conference. See how you can make a major impact in the lives of our conference participants (while also getting free lodging, meals, and other perks) by visiting our website. The priority deadline for applications in March 10, 2023! Want to make a quick trip to the mountains this spring? We will once again be offering special rates at Assembly Inn for guests who who want to take some time for personal reflection during Spring Sabbath, March 17-April 30. Make a reservation by clicking here. Discovering Renewal has added a new art option to its selection of activity tracks! Engage your senses during your chosen activity and reflect on how you can bring that feeling of renewal back to your daily life. Other activities include hiking, yoga, and fly fishing. Sign up today! The first round of Summer Staff interviews has concluded, but we are still accepting applications for certain positions! If you know a college student or young adult looking for a summer job, please encourage them to apply here. Arts, Recreation, and Worship is all about exploration - come move, dance, sing, and create, then take what you've learned back home and use it to support your various ministries! Learn more. 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.

Women's Connection Featuring Author Kate Bowler August 11–13, 2023 Registration for Women's Connection is NOW OPEN! Whether you plan to attend as an individual or bring a group, this conference offers space for authentic worship and meaningful conversation led by women, for women. Register today!

2023 Event Calendar

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

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 PASSPORTkids| July 3-6, 2023 Montreat Middle School Conference | July 19-23, 2023 Women's Connection | August 11-13, 2023 Fall Craft Week | September 24-29, 2023 Holy Shift | October 9-12, 2023

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Montreat Moment

Last weekend, we welcomed over 60 participants to The Manna Retreat, a new conference specifically for young adults! It was so wonderful to see the Holy Spirit moving in new ways as these conferees came hungry and left feeling nourished.

Thank You for Five Years of AmazonSmile Support!

Amazon announced that they will be discontinuing AmazonSmile on February 20, 2023. This means that for now, we hope you will keep shopping and supporting Montreat through AmazonSmile. Make sure to shop at smile.amazon.com and designate "Mountain Retreat Association" as your charity of choice. Since we began using AmazonSmile in 2017, we have received more than $1,200 through the program. We are so grateful to all of you who have supported us in this way over the years.