Montreat Conference Center

Current Conferences

‘Growing into Tomorrow…Today’ – Aug 20-22, 2012

An holistic retirement planning seminar for mid- to late-career clergy and lay Benefits Plan members and their spouses or fiancé/es.

Retirement planning can be challenging.

Join The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) for an holistic retirement planning seminar designed to help mid- to late-career Benefits Plan members explore steps they can take today to prepare for their best retirement tomorrow.

• Decide where to live
• Maintain one’s optimal health now and later
• Integrate pension, Social Security, and personal retirement savings
• Understand Medicare and Medicare supplements
• Explore options for play, learning, volunteering, and work after retirement

The seminar will be led by Education Specialist, Rodney A. Sewell, M.Div., C.F.P.®, and Retirement Planning Consultants, Rev. Dr. Alice Petersen & Rev. Dr. Bill Lowrey. Seating is limited to 30 participants.

‘Getting in Shape Fiscally’ – August 23, 2012

A financial planning and benefits coverage seminar for early to mid-career clergy and lay Benefit Plan members and their spouses and fiancé/es.

How “fiscally fit” are you?

Join The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) for a financial planning education seminar designed to help early- to mid-career Benefits Plan members and their spouses or fiancé/es to get on the path to financial well-being.

• Understand your income and Benefits Plan coverage and options
• Discover practical debt reduction and savings tips
• Begin a plan for retirement
• Take advantage of investment opportunities

The seminar will be led by Education Specialist, Rodney A. Sewell, M.Div., C.F.P.®. Seating is limited to 30 participants.

Note: Attending this seminar fulfills one application requirement for the Board’s Seminary Debt Assistance Grant program. Seminary students are welcome to attend as well.

Registration & Accommodations

Step One: (Required)

Register for your seminar with the Board of Pensions…

(Registration will open Monday, May 7, 2012.)

Register for “Growing into Tomorrow…Today” – August 20-22
Register for “Getting in Shape Fiscally” – August 23
Montreat charges a per person fee of $12 which includes a “miscellaneous fee” of $10.00 to cover the cost of refreshment breaks, copies, and other related expenses, plus a $2 community services fee (if applicable) for public services provided by the Town and the fire district. If you are not reserving accommodations below, this fee will be billed to you separately by Montreat Conference Center. If you are reserving accommodations, this fee will be included in your comprehensive rate.

The Board of Pensions seminars are a Plan benefit, so there is no registration fee. Participants must be a plan member, the spouse of one, or a representative from a church, employing organization, or middle governing body.

Step Two: (Optional)

Reserve your accommodations…

We have reserved a special room block for this conference. When you make your reservation online, you will be asked to enter the group ID “bop1” or “bop2” and password “montreat” to access these rooms. If you have any questions about the registration process, please email the registrar at SusanA[at]montreat.org or call 800.572.2257 ext. 339. Please note: You must register for the seminar separately through the Board of Pensions website. See step one above.

Reserve Two-Night Stay for ‘Growing into Tomorrow…’ – Aug 20-22
Download a Housing Reservation Form
Comprehensive rates below include the Montreat “miscellaneous fee” of $10.00 per person, room in Assembly Inn Monday & Tuesday nights, meals in the Galax Dining Room (Monday supper through Wednesday lunch), plus a $2 community services fee per person for public services provided by the Town and the fire district.

• Single with private bath: $229 (member only)
• Double with private bath: $298 (member & spouse)

Reserve One-Night Stay for ‘Getting in Shape Fiscally’ – Aug 22-23
Download a Housing Reservation Form
Comprehensive rates below include the Montreat “Miscellaneous Fee” of $10.00 per person, room in Assembly Inn Wednesday night, meals in the Galax Dining Room (Thursday breakfast and lunch), plus a $1 community services fee per person for public services provided by the Town and the fire district.

• Single with private bath: $107.75 (member only)
• Double with private bath: $135.50 (member & spouse)

Reserve Two-Night Stay for ‘Getting in Shape Fiscally’ – Aug 22-24
Download a Housing Reservation Form
Comprehensive rates below include the Montreat “Miscellaneous Fee” of $10.00 per person, room in Assembly Inn Wednesday & Thursday nights, meals in the Galax Dining Room (Thursday breakfast through Friday breakfast), plus a $2 community services fee per person for public services provided by the Town and the fire district.

• Single with private bath: $208.25 (member only)
• Double with private bath: $256.50 (member & spouse)

More Information…

• Child care is not provided for this seminar.
• Questions, contact the Board of Pensions Member Education Team at 800.773.7752, ext. 7223 or email education[at]pensions.org. The Board of Pensions collects all seminar registrations.
• Questions about housing in Assembly Inn? Email the registrar at SusanA[at]montreat.org.
• If you would like conference information mailed to you via U.S. mail, please email carolo[at]montreat.org.
• Find out more about housing options available in Montreat.

Learn more about other opportunities offered by The Center for Faith & Life…