Current Conferences

Upcoming 2008 Conferences

May 5-10, 2008 Annual Recreation Workshop For pastors, educators, church instructors, and anyone interested in recreation leadership
May 18-23, 2008 Elderhostel Adventures in lifelong learning for adults 55 and older
May 26-30, 2008 Reclaiming the Text For pastors, lay leaders, seminary students, and all who wish to expand their knowledge of the lectionary. ***SPECIAL $100 CONFERENCE RATE FOR SEMINARY STUDENTS AND RECENT SEMINARY GRADUATES!
May 27-31, 2008 Christian Education For Christian educators, pastors, and lay leaders involved in the ministry of Christian education
June 1-August 3, 2008 Summer Worship Series Voices from across the globe and across the valley blend together in worship each Sunday throughout the summer in Montreat’s Anderson Auditorium
June 1-7, 2008 Youth I For high school students, entering freshmen through graduating seniors, and for their group leaders
June 8-14, 2008 Youth II For high school students, entering freshmen through graduating seniors, and for their group leaders
June 15-21 or 22-28, 2008 Worship and Music For everyone committed to worship in the church – pastors, musicians, choir members, worship committee members, children, and youth
June 28-July 1, 2008 Christian Life A popular renewal conference which nurtures all – young or old, married or single – in their walk of faith
July 1-5, 2008 Church Unbound For pastors, lay pastors, lay leaders, seminary students, and all who wish to take part in fashioning a new vision for the church
July 6-12, 2008 Youth III For high school students, entering freshmen through graduating seniors, and for their group leaders
July 13-19, 2008 Youth IV For high school students, entering freshmen through graduating seniors, and for their group leaders
July 20-26, 2008 Youth V For high school students, entering freshmen through graduating seniors, and for their group leaders
July 23-27, 2008 Middle School @ Presbyterian College For youth who have completed fifth, sixth, seventh, or eighth grade by summer 2008, and for their group leaders
July 27-August 2, 2008 Youth VI For high school students, entering freshmen through graduating seniors, and for their group leaders
August 3-7, 2008 Montreat Women’s Connection For women of all ages, cultures, and denominations
August 3-8, 2008 Intergenerational Elderhostel For Elderhostelers and their grandchildren
August 17-22, 2008 Elderhostel Adventures in lifelong learning for adults 55 and older
August 18-20, 2008 Pre-Retirement Seminar For members of the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
August 20-22, 2008 Fiscal Fitness Seminar For members of the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
August 24-29, 2008 Interim Pastors Seminar For interim ministers or those considering this ministry, their spouses, governing body representatives, and Committee on Ministry members
September 15-16, 2008 Columbia Theological Seminary D.Min. Courses
September 21-26, 2008 Elderhostel Adventures in lifelong learning for adults 55 and older
September 22-24, 2008 Healthy Congregations™ Facilitator Training For leaders using “Family Systems Theory”
October 5-9, 2008 Arts and Sabbath: The Montreat Artists Series For anyone seeking Sabbath time and exposure to an art form – no experience necessary
October 5-10, 2008 Elderhostel Adventures in lifelong learning for adults 55 and older
October 13-14, 2008 Columbia Theological Seminary D.Min. Courses
October 13-17, 2008 Life-Long Living For older adults and their group leaders
October 20-22, 2008 Wee Kirk For pastors and lay leaders of PC(USA) churches of 125 members or fewer, this conference offers opportunities for spiritual renewal, growth, and education
October 22-24, 2008 Continuing Education for Commissioned Lay Pastors and Lay Preachers Provides lay pastors and lay preachers with needed tools for preaching, understanding congregations, inspiration, and networking
October 23-26, 2008 Fall Spiritual Formation Retreat For clergy and committed lay leaders who wish to engage more seriously their own spiritual journey and be empowered to assist others on theirs
October 24-26, 2008 Fall Evelyn Green Retreat For anyone interested in exploring the concept of God and sprituality in film-making
October 24-26, 2008 Young Adult Weekend For young singles, couples, and those with children
October 26-31, 2008 Elderhostel Adventures in lifelong learning for adults 55 and older
November 10-11, 2008 Columbia Theological Seminary D.Min. Courses
December 7-12, 2008 Elderhostel Adventures in lifelong learning for adults 55 and older
December 8-9, 2008 Columbia Theological Seminary D.Min. Courses
December 14-19, 2008 Elderhostel Adventures in lifelong learning for adults 55 and older

To request a 2008 Conference Catalog, send your mailing address to carolo[at]montreat.org.

Tentative Schedules for 2009 & 2010