How do Planning Teams shape Montreat's events?

How Planning Teams Shape Montreat Youth Conference Each summer, hundreds of youth travel to the mountains of Western North Carolina for Montreat Youth Conference, an event which welcomes nearly 4,000 high school youth annually. While in attendance, they enjoy a week of worship, music, recreation, and spiritual connection. However, many are unaware of those working behind the scenes to make the conference happen. They are the heart of the operation: the conference planning team. This group of youth and adults don’t just help the conference run smoothly; they create the experience together from the ground up… READ THE FULL ARTICLE FEATURED EVENTS Youth & Young Adult Takeover During October, youth & young adult events will be taking over Montreat’s social media and email newsletters! Throughout the month, we’ll share information related to stage leadership, conference activities, and ways you can get involved. Plus, we will reveal the themes for 2026 Montreat Youth Conference and Middle School Conference! Make sure you are following us on Instagram and Facebook to catch these important updates. Registration For 2026 Events Opening Soon! While registration is already open for several of our 2026 events, you will soon be able to sign up for both Montreat Middle School Conference and College Conference @ Montreat. Registration for MMSC will open on September 30. Meanwhile, you can sign up for CCM starting on October 6. You can find out more about each event on our website. Arts, Recreation, and Worship Conference Returning for its third year in 2026, The Manna Retreat will focus on the theme “Prophetic Voices: Courage, Justice, and Hope.” Together, we will study the bold and diverse voices of the prophets and discuss how we are similarly called to live courageously as we strive for meaning in our lives. Registration is currently open! Click here to learn more. It's Time to Bust a Move! What’s the best way to get your day in Montreat started? With an energizer of course! They help us wake up for the day ahead, shake off any nerves, and remind us that joy has a place in our faith. Which energizer is your favorite?   One of Montreat Conference Center’s core values, “experiencing connection” refers to our belief that we are called to experience life in the community of others. We encourage connection through learning, playing, listening deeply, and being fully present in ways that strengthen lasting relationships with God, each other, and the world around us. You can learn more about Montreat’s mission and values by clicking here.