Current Conferences
For lay leaders, clergy, commissioned lay pastors, seminary students, and all who wish to take part in faithful political engagement.
“If God Doesn’t Quit When Things Get Political, Why Do We?”
For all the talk about faith and politics in the media, there are precious few conversations in our congregations about faithful political engagement. It is time to do better. This is not a conference about particular issues, political partisanship, or choosing sides. It is a conference that calls us to trust in the messiness of politics, from the congregation to the city council to the Congress.
This conference will provide:
- Tools for congregational conversations
- Stories from those in the public square
- Models for political engagement as discipleship
Key Leaders
For if you keep silence at such a time as this… Ester 4:14
General Schedule
The following is a tentative schedule for the event. Please note: changes may be made to the schedule, and you will receive a final schedule at the conference registration table. Worship is always open to the public, but attendance at plenary sessions and workshops requires registration for the entire event.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
- 3:00 pm – Check in to your housing facility
- 3:30-5:00 pm – Conference Registration in the Assembly Inn Upper Lobby (Late registration: Pick up registration packet at the Assembly Inn Front Desk)
- 5:00 pm – “Introduction to Montreat” (optional)
- 5:30-6:30 pm – Dinner Break
- 7:00 pm – Welcome, Introductions, & Opening Worship in Convocation Hall (open to general public)
Monday, August 9, 2010
- 8:45 am – Morning Prayer
- 9:00-10:15 am – Keynote
- 10:15-10:45 am – Break
- 10:45 am – 12:00 noon – Panel Discussion
- 12:30-1:30 pm – Lunch Break
- 2:00-3:00 pm – Workshops
- 3:00-5:30 pm – FREE TIME
- 5:30-6:30 pm – Dinner Break
- 7:00 pm – Evening Worship in Convocation Hall (open to general public)
- 8:30 pm – Evening Activity
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
- 8:45 am – Morning Prayer
- 9:00-10:15 am – Keynote
- 10:15-10:45 am – Break
- 10:45 am – 12:00 noon – Panel Discussion
- 12:30-1:30 pm – Lunch Break
- 2:00-3:00 pm – Workshops
- 3:00-5:30 pm – FREE TIME
- 5:30-6:30 pm – Dinner Break
- 7:00 pm – Evening Worship in Convocation Hall (open to general public)
- 8:30 pm – Evening Activity
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
- 8:45 am – Morning Prayer
- 9:00-10:00 am – Shared Conversations
- 10:00-10:30 am – Break
- 10:30 am – Closing Worship in Convocation Hall (open to general public)
- 11:00 am – Check out of your housing facility
Program Fee
- On or before June 28: $150
- After June 28: $175
Scholarships are available for this conference.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY!
Register for both Faithful Politics and Church Unbound conferences for a combined program fee of only $205!
Cost for Housing & Meals
Rates for the Assembly Inn and Winsborough are per person and include all room and meal charges for the entire conference (Sunday supper – Wednesday breakfast). No adjustments to package will be made except for extended stay. Meals for children ages 5-11: $38.75; under 5: no charge. No room charge for children under 12 years of age in the same room with two parents. If only one parent is present, parent must pay the single occupancy rate.
Assembly Inn
- Single, Private Bath: $343.50
- Single, Connecting Bath: $286.50
- Double, Private Bath: $226.50 per person
- Double, Connecting Bath: $211.50 per person
Winsborough
- Single, Connecting Bath: $196.50
- Double, Connecting Bath: $136.50 per person
Learn more about these and other housing options available in Montreat…
Registration/Child Care Information
- Register online now!
- Download the registration form
- Child care is available. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; LIMITED ENROLLMENT.
If you would like conference information mailed to you via U.S. mail, please email carolo[at]montreat.org. Questions about registration? Email the registrar at susana[at]montreat.org.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received by June 28 in order to receive a full refund less a $25 service charge. Cancellations received after June 28 but on or before August 2 will receive a 50% refund of the conference fee and payments made toward room and meal charges (if applicable), less $40. No refunds will be issued after August 2. All requests must be made in writing and received via email, fax, or U.S. mail.
Planning Team
Merri Steinhoff Alexander, Montreat, NC
Richard Boyce, Belmont, NC
Emily Causey, Montreat, NC
Mark Douglas, Decatur, GA
Carol Steele, Montreat, NC
Jessica Tate, Fairfax, VA
Learn more about other opportunities offered by The Center for Faith & Life…