April in Montreat

News Corner

Earlier this week, we welcomed over 50 participants to our 2024 Discovering Renewal retreat. If you were interested in attending, but didn't get a chance to this year, never fear! Registration for 2025's retreat will open on our website tomorrow morning at 10:00 am. Learn more. A community favorite in Montreat, the annual Kirkin' O' the Tartan service followed by lunch in Assembly Inn, will take place on May 26, 2024. We will begin accepting reservations on Friday, April 5, at 10:00 am for the Kirkin' lunch on May 26. Look for the event on our calendar beginning Friday. We can already feel the excitement for this year's Montreat Youth Conference starting to build! If you are planning to bring a group and have not yet registered, conference rates will increase on April 15, 2024. Go ahead and sign up now to save up to $50 per person! Register online. Last month we welcomed the the Mountain Retreat Association (d/b/a Montreat Conference Center) Board of Directors for their Spring 2024 meeting. If you are interested in learning more about their visit, a summary of the meeting is now available on our website. Our Spring Sabbath Getaways are currently underway! If you are looking for some quiet time to simply enjoy God's beautiful creation, we can provide space for you to study, pray, or reconnect with friends. Reservations in Assembly Inn require a two-night minimum stay and can be made through April 28th. Learn more. If you know someone looking for seasonal or year-round employment with the conference center, we have a number of open positions available! Visit our website to read job descriptions or apply for one of the following: part-time Huckleberry café assistant, part-time dining room attendant, and part-time hotel arrangements. Submit an application. There are just a few weeks left for you to sign up for the Arts, Recreation, and Worship Conference. Hosted in partnership with Re:Create, this conference invites participants to sing, play, create, and dance as they learn to implement elements of creative worship in their own congregations. Find out more on Re:Create's website! Make a visit to Moore Center! The Huckleberry is open Tues.-Thur. 8:00 am-3:00 pm, Fri.-Sat. 8:00 am-6:00 pm, and is closed Sun.-Mon. 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 In the Arms of God August 9-11, 2024 Last week, we announced the theme for this year's conference, "In the Arms of God," which will aim to remind participants that they are constantly cared for by a loving God. In addition to this announcement, we also shared that the following would be joining our lineup of stage leaders: Ruth Faith Santana-Grace, Laura Jernigan, Betsy Homer, Camille Core, Maria Montenegro, and Hannah Ratliff. Learn more or reserve your spot on our website. Register Here

Upcoming Event Calendar

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

Spring Sabbath Getaway | March 15-April 28, 2024 Wisdom of the Christian Mystics | April 11-14, 2024 Arts, Recreation, and Worship | May 6-11, 2024 Montreat Youth Conference | June 2-August 3, 2024 Worship & Music (Week 1) | June 16-21, 2024 Worship & Music (Week 2) | June 23-28, 2024 PASSPORTkids | June 30-July 3, 2024 Middle School Conference | July 17-21, 2024

Women's Connection | August 9-11, 2024 Art of Transitional Ministry | August 11-16, 2024 Fall Craft Week | September 22-27, 2024 The Spiritual Wisdom of Trees | October 10-13, 2024 Wee Kirk Conference | October 21-23, 2024 Earth & Soul Retreat | October 23-25, 2024 Thanksgiving in Montreat | November 26-30, 2024

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Montreat Moment

Looking for a fun way to enjoy these pleasant spring days? Ducks, turtles, and cherry blossoms abound at Lake Susan!

Montreat's Fiscal Year Ends on April 30. Make a gift to the Montreat Fund!

As the leaves return, the crocuses bloom, and the energy and excitement build, the valley is moving towards yet another summer of encountering God in this special place. Your gift to the Montreat Fund and beyond makes possible the mission and ministry that changes lives through programming, hospitality, and recreation. Our fiscal year ends on April 30, and your gift to the Montreat Fund touches almost every aspect of the Montreat experience. A gift to the Montreat Fund supports experiences in wilderness, conferences, Clubs and Childcare, recreation, and more! Your giving, together with more than 1,000 supporters each year, is vital to the success of all things Montreat. Join your fellow Patrons and ensure that Montreat remains a place to grow in faith, rest with family and friends, and connect with wilderness for many years to come. Make a Gift Online

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