May in Montreat

News Corner There is less than one month until our first week of Montreat Youth Conference begins! If you are interested in learning more about the conference, we encourage you to sign up for our email list. We'll share information about what you can expect, how to register a group, or resources to share with your congregation. There is still time to join us this summer! Click here to sign up. Make sure you don't miss out on our summertime offerings by signing up for This Week in Montreat, our weekly digital publication which covers everything happening in the Montreat valley between from June 1 and August 3. From public hikes and hands-on art classes to meaningful worship experiences, each edition brings you a curated snapshot of the season’s best moments, delivered right to your inbox! Join the distribution list here. If you are attending this year's Women's Connection conference as a full participant, registration is now open for event workshops. This year we are excited to offer over twenty options to choose from focusing on topics like the Enneagram, collage, poetry, and creative storytelling. Explore all available options on our website. If you were unable to secure tickets for the full Women's Connection conference, additional one-night-only tickets for An Evening with Amy-Jill Levine will be available soon. Sign up for email alerts to be notified when tickets go on sale. Learn more. On Sunday, May 25, we will host our annual Kirkin' O' the Tartan luncheon immediately following the Montreat Scottish Society's Kirkin' O' the Tartan service in Anderson Auditorium. Go ahead and purchase your lunch tickets on our website. Whether you're a seasoned artist or new to creative expression, Fall Craft Week invites you to discover a variety of art forms surrounded by the beauty of fall in the mountains. Join a welcoming community of fellow art lovers as you explore hands-on classes covering photography, wood carving, creative writing, and more! Sign up now. Registration is now open for The Art of Transitional Ministry! This annual conference provides training and support for pastors and other church leaders guiding churches through periods of change. Both in-person and virtual options are available! Learn more. Moore Center is open for business! The Huckleberry is open Tues.-Fri. 8:00 am-3:00 pm, Sat. 8:00 am-6:00 pm, and is closed on Sunday and Monday. View the menu here. Meanwhile, The Montreat Store is also open with its hours being Mon.-Sat. 10:00 am-5:00 pm. Have a question about purchasing an item? Call the store at 828.669.5298.     Summer Worship Series June 1 - August 3, 2025 Beginning on June 1 and continuing each Sunday morning through August 3, the Montreat community is invited to join us for a series of summer worship services in Anderson Auditorium. Each week we will worship the living God through prayer, singing, artistic expressions, and the Word proclaimed, all led by prominent leaders in our faith. The full list of guest preachers and additional information about each service can be found on our website. Learn More   Upcoming Event Calendar Click on each event to learn more or view our full event calendar and find your event for more information. Arts, Recreation, and Worship Conference | May 5-10, 2025 Montreat Youth Conference | June 1-August 2, 2025 Worship & Music (Week 1) | June 15-20, 2025 Worship & Music (Week 2) | June 22-27, 2025 Middle School Conference | July 16-20, 2025 Presbyterian Federal Chaplaincies | August 4-8, 2025 Women's Connection | August 8-10, 2025 An Evening with Amy-Jill Levine | August 9, 2025 The Art of Transitional Ministry | August 10-15, 2025 Fall Craft Week | September 21-26, 2025 The Spiritual Wisdom of Trees | October 8-11, 2025 Wee Kirk Conference | October 20-22, 2025 Earth & Soul Retreat | October 22-24, 2025 Thanksgiving At Montreat | November 25-29, 2025 View our Full Event Calendar Updates from The President Each month, Richard DuBose, president of Montreat Conference Center, shares a written update pertaining to various happenings in the Montreat valley. Included in this update is news on our campus recovery and preparations for the summer season as well as a summary of our ongoing plans for the lodge project and property development. An excerpt is included below. Please click "read more" for the full article. "I’m pleased to report continuing progress as the weather warms. When our maintenance team began its work in October, repairs to each facility were scheduled to align with the timing of anticipated need. Reopening on January 2 was the first goal we set for ourselves, and so Assembly Inn and other winterized facilities became an immediate priority. Remaining buildings were targeted for work in the spring, a logical plan that nevertheless understated what would be required to complete all repairs by June. Turns out, this too was a challenging goal....." Read More Montreat Moment Last week, a group of volunteers did an incredible job getting the Montreat Family Campground ready for guests after Hurricane Helene! They leveled campsites, installed new tent pads, improved pathways, and replaced damaged picnic tables among other improvements. If you are interested in making a visit, we are currently accepting reservations for our 2025 season! Click the link below to find out more. Learn More Thank You! Montreat Fund Surpasses $1 Million for the Sixth Year in a Row!   The Montreat staff joins in deep gratitude for the amazing community of supporters and donors who helped us finish the 2024-2025 fiscal year strong.  For the sixth year in a row, the Montreat Fund has surpassed $1 Million!  Generous gifts ensure that Montreat remains a place of welcome and hospitality for all. Thank you for the ways in which you hold Montreat close!  Learn More About the Montreat Fund Keep up with Montreat! {View as Webpage} You can always update what emails you receive by clicking "Update Profile" in the footer of this email.

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