| Montreat Receives Second Lilly Endowment Grant to Support Thriving Congregationsby Richard DuBose, president of Montreat Conference Center |
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| In early October, I ventured to Indianapolis, Indiana for a diverse gathering of nonprofit leaders representing organizations that shared at least two things in common: 1) a hopeful commitment to the vitality of the wider church, and 2) our institutions had all received grant support from Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of its Thriving Congregations Initiative.
I was already feeling buoyant as, a week before that gathering, I had received the exciting news that the Lilly Endowment has awarded the Montreat Conference Center a second grant of nearly $1 million to continue and expand our own Thriving Congregations initiative for another five years… |
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| | | | | If you are searching for a creative gift this holiday season, consider giving the gift of a new experience! Registration for Fall Craft Week (September 27-October 2, 2026) opens on November 17, 2025. Reserve a spot for yourself plus a friend or loved one and bond over the gift of a unique shared experience. Learn more.
Thank you for participating in our first Youth and Young Adult Takeover! We hope that, either through a post on our social media or because of one of our email newsletters, you were able to learn a little bit more about Montreat’s various offerings for young people. If you are interested in participating in one of these events in 2026, please visit our website! Registration for most of these events is currently open.
Retreat rebooking reminder! As the calendar changes each year, the number of weekends in each month can vary. This may result in a group's event being moved from one month to another. If you are interested in hosting an event with us in 2026, go ahead and reach out! We are currently in the process of finalizing fall dates for 2026, but we have other availability throughout the year.
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| We share updates related to offerings for youth & young adults, adult conferences, and retreats in a series of topical email newsletters each month. Sign up to receive one, two, or all three directly in your inbox by clicking here. |
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| | | | The Montreat community is invited to join us at 8:00 am on Thursday, November 20, for our monthly community breakfast in the Galax Dining Room of Assembly Inn. We’ll have a warm meal waiting, you just need to bring your appetite and good company! All are welcome to attend!
This fall, Montreat Conference Center is offering a variety of community hikes. No reservation is necessary, but a $10 donation is suggested for each person who attends. On Tuesday, November 11, we will hike to Graybeard Falls (est. 3-4 hour trip), and on Tuesday November 18, we will hike Big Piney Trail to Rattlesnake Rock (est. 3 hour trip). Both hikes will depart from the Montreat Nature Center at 9:00 am. Contact Jason Nanz for more information.
As Thanksgiving approaches, we have been pondering ways to live in an “attitude of gratitude.” Today, we would like to encourage you to step outside, pause, and breathe deeply. As you breathe in, silently name something in creation for which you are grateful. As you breathe out, offer a prayer of thanks. Through this practice, we are reminded that gratitude doesn’t always require words. Sometimes, it’s just the simple act of noticing and giving thanks. You can explore other spiritual practices on our website.
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| We share updates for locals, news about the Montreat Wilderness, and information pertaining to spiritual exploration in three monthly email newsletters specific to each topic. Select which ones you would like to receive in your inbox by clicking here. |
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| | | Mark your Calendars for Giving Tuesday! |
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| Giving Tuesday is on December 2! Join Montreat in this global day of giving by making a gift to the Montreat Fund! All gifts made to the Montreat Fund impact the conference center’s ability to carry out its mission and ministry, providing a place for connection, renewal, and transformative experiences. We hope you will consider making a gift to Montreat this holiday season! However you choose to support Montreat, thank you! |
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| | Your Next Montreat Experience |
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Don’t miss out on the meaningful experiences waiting for you in Montreat! Use the link below to explore our event calendar and find programs that nurture your spirit, challenge your mind, and build community. |
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| | | Montreat Conference Center, a ministry of the Mountain Retreat Association, is a national conference center located in Western North Carolina with roots in the PC(USA). Learn more at www.montreat.org. |
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