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Change. It happens here every fall. And it is wondrous. The reds and yellows of the leaves. The brilliant blue sky. The mist over Lake Susan early in the morning. The crisp night air and the crackling fires in the fireplace at the Assembly Inn. It is a change from the high season of summer.

Yet change is happening at a deeper level at Montreat Conference Center. Just consider this brochure. Its look has changed. In it you will see change spread across our offerings — from different types of youth conferences, shorter and more missionally focused, to adult events aimed at the church engaged with the culture that is no longer “churched” and is stunningly diverse, to new, more welcoming accommodations that may be the best you will find at any conference center.

Check out the change happening in Montreat. And come be our guest.

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GreetinGs from montreat!

assembly inn renovationsAn update on the renovations to the Assembly Inn, Anderson Auditorium, and campaign for Montreat

The Building on the Tradition campaign has raised $11.4 of the $17 million goal. The first major campaign project is providing capital funding for the renovation of Assembly Inn. Originally completed in 1929, the 101 room Assembly Inn now has all new windows, an upgraded heating and air-conditioning system, and Wi-Fi, yet still maintains its mountain ambience. By May 2014, all guest rooms and public areas will be refurbished with new furniture, carpet, paint, art, lighting, and bedding.

Other capital projects in the campaign include a new roof for Anderson Auditorium, a major upgrade of Upper Anderson, and conferencing space on the third floor of Freeland Hall. Growing the number of donors and dollars in the annual Montreat Fund, which supports many of the loved traditions in Montreat, is a key piece of the campaign. Increasing the Endowment to provide ongoing resources for youth and adult programming and to keep Assembly Inn up to date is the final focus of the campaign. We welcome your support!

be our Guest

Why Montreat? Truly “a place set apart,” Montreat is an ideal venue for your church, business, or non-profit organization to hold meetings and retreats. Our meeting and event facilities comfortably accommodate groups ranging in size from 15-1,500, and we offer a wide range of year-round and seasonal activities, as well as housing and meal options to meet every budget. Wi-Fi is also available in many

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of our meeting facilities. We’ve made strategic updates over the last year in order to make your stay more comfortable, and renovations are underway at the historic Assembly Inn. New windows and air conditioning have already been installed, and our aesthetic renovations begin this fall with new carpets, comfortable furnishings, improved lighting, updated décor, and fresh paint throughout.

We specialize in customizing any event to your group’s needs. Beyond what our staff can provide during your stay, the Montreat experience also offers a time of spiritual renewal and discernment for many of our guests. Montreat frees guests from the stresses and distractions of everyday life and offers them an opportunity to focus inward.

The warm hospitality of this mountain cove is enjoyed by more than 35,000 people each year, and we invite you to experience for yourself all that Montreat has to offer.

visit montreat.org/plan to start planning your event at montreat Conference Center!

What is montreat?

at montreat...

A quick look at this secluded mountain cove, who’s who, and what’s what

Montreat is a small town (population 630) located 20 minutes east of Asheville and two hours northwest of Charlotte. Montreat was founded in 1897 as a place where people could come for physical and spiritual renewal. Montreat Conference Center, Montreat College, and the incorporated town of Montreat, though separate institutions, share a rich history. We encourage you to stop by the Presbyterian Heritage Center the next time you visit to explore the fascinating and complicated history of Montreat.

All are welcome. You don’t have to attend a conference (or be Presbyterian!) to visit.

We’re just a half-day’s drive from Atlanta, Nashville, Charleston, Raleigh, and Richmond.

Visitors are just minutes away from access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Biltmore Estate, the NC Arboretum, and Asheville, voted one of the happiest cities in America.

Outdoor enthusiasts can explore 30 miles of wilderness trails.

Let us partner with you for your next event. We have the perfect setting for your business meeting, book club, non-profit training event, and more!

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Coming upJanuary 6-8January 16-18January 19-22January 22March 7-8March 22-23April 24-27

April 27-May 2April 28-30May 5-10May 24-25June 1-August 3June 2-6June 15-21June 22-28June 28-July 1July 1-5August 6-9August 18-21August 24-29

September 14-19September 15-17September 22-24September 25September 27-28Sept 28 - Oct 1

October 13-16

October 16

October 20-22October 23-26

November 3-7November 15-16

The Blaze: For Leaders of YouthConfronting the CrossWorship & the Arts: Lenten JourneyA Day with Dave DavisNorth American Symposium on John KnoxClarityWorks Writing RetreatColumbia Theological Seminary Spiritual Formation RetreatSpring Art WorkshopsHealthy Congregations™Annual Recreation WorkshopClarityWorks Writing RetreatSummer Worship SeriesBible Study with Christine YoderWorship & Music Conference IWorship & Music Conference IIThe LIFE ConferenceChristian Education Certification CourseWomen’s ConnectionBoard of Pensions Planning SeminarsThe Art of Transitional Ministry Seminars Interim PastorsFall Art WorkshopsHealthy Congregations™Worship & the Arts: Advent TravelsA Day with Eileen LindnerClarityWorks Writing Retreat Columbia Theological Seminary Spiritual Formation RetreatMore than None: Engaging the Religiously UnaffiliatedThe Welcoming Congregation: Roots and Fruits of Christian HospitalitySmall Church Conference (Wee Kirk)Columbia Theological Seminary Spiritual Formation RetreatPresbyterian Multicultural InstituteClarityWorks Writing Retreat

youth & younG adultsJanuary 2-5January 6-8January 17-19February 14-16May 5-10June 1-7June 8-14June 15-21June 22-28July 1-4

July 6-12July 13-19July 23-27

July 20-26July 27-August 2July 27-30

College ConferenceThe Blaze: For Leaders of YouthYoung Adult Weekend RetreatSki Weekend for YouthAnnual Recreation WorkshopYouth Conference IYouth Conference IIWorship & Music Conference IWorship & Music Conference IIServe Local: Models for Engaging Youth in MissionYouth Conference IIIYouth Conference IVMiddle School Conference at Maryville CollegeYouth Conference VYouth Conference VIThe Mission Dash: A dash of MYC, a dash of AYM

adults & ChurCh leaders

2014 at montreat ConferenCe Center

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road sCholarEducation, travel, and adventure - RoadScholar.org

March 23-28April 6-11April 27-May 2May 18-23August 3-8August 10-15

August 17-22September 14-19September 28-October 3November 30-December 5December 7-12

the following pages highlight some of the conferences offered in 2014. be sure

to check out the ‘you might also like’ suggestions we’ve included. you’ll find these

conferences at montreat.org.

at the well | January 2-5, 2014 | Montreat.org/college

Jesus said, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” What does this mean for us? In our diverse, complicated world, who is our neighbor? How might we, as Christians, engage people of other faiths? And what does it even mean to engage persons who might look, believe, and act differently than ourselves? How do we start a faithful, holy conversation?

Leaders: Adrian Bird, Interfaith Youth Core, Sherri Hausser, Rob McClellan, Michael Larson

you might also like: Young Adult Weekend Annual Recreation WorkshopThe Blaze

Intensive Bible Study with Christine YoderJohn Knox Celebration

Serve Local

ColleGe ConferenCe

A Formative Gathering for Leaders of Youth | January 6-8, 2014 | Montreat.org/654

Adults who work with youth are uniquely endowed for their calling. They give their weekends and Sunday nights, their talents for being silly and serious, and their hearts and minds so that young people might know God’s love. Along the way they find themselves counseling, recreating, worshiping, praying, laughing and crying with youth and their families. This is a time for these adults to gather in a place set apart for renewal, fellowship, and inspiration.

Leaders: Almeda Wright, Mark Yaconelli

you might also like: Young Adult Weekend Annual Recreation Workshop

the blaze

January 16-18, 2014 | Montreat.org/675

Did God really need his son to die in orderto be able to forgive us?

While we commonly note that Jesus’ death on the cross “saves us from our sins,” the purpose of the cross isn’t only to save us from something, it is also to save us for something. Claim the gifts of the cross; the gifts God gives us to bring us joy.

Leaders: Cynthia L. Rigby, Daniel L. Migliore, JoAnne Marie Terrell

you might also like:

ConfrontinG the Cross

Youth Conference

Healthy Congregations CE Certification Small Church ConferencePresbyterian Multicultural Network The Welcoming Congregation

Worship and the Arts

June 1-7, 2014June 8-14, 2014

July 6-12, 2014July 13-19, 2014

July 20-26, 2014July 27-Aug 2, 2014

Come together as a community of faith in this sacred place. Free of distraction, we will focus on the God who accepts us just as we are. While we have fun with friends, we will celebrate God through meaningful, creative, and interactive worship. Youth Conference is a unique gathering of young people from all over the country for a week of study, worship, and recreation. Activities include morning energizers, music, keynote, small group meetings, afternoon recreation activities, and evening worship.

you might also like: Middle School Conference Youth Ski Weekend Mission DashThe BlazeAnnual Recreation Workshop

There is a growing number of people in the U.S. who resist identifying themselves with a particular religious tradition. They are not atheists. They are not apathetic. They often describe themselves as people who are seeking to know God.

What can we learn about how churches and faith communities have failed to model a meaningful message, and what does that mean for the future of the church? How might we join with “nones” in our common quest to live in “interactive” relationship with God? Come to Montreat and explore what it might look like to fellowship with those who seek God outside the walls of the institutional church.

you might also like:

more than none: enGaGinG the reliGiously unaffiliated Montreat’s Institute for Church Leadership | October 13-16, 2014 | Montreat.org/none

Rooted and Reaching | Montreat.org/youthyouth ConferenCe

Serve Local

you might also like: A Day with Dave Davis A Day with Eileen Lindner CE Certification CourseConfronting the Cross

The Tree of Life: A Study of Israelite Wisdom Literature | June 2-6, 2014 | Montreat.org/719

The wisdom literature of ancient Israel (Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes) invites us into an age-old and enduring conversation about what is good and wise and true in life. How do we discern right from wrong in a world of fiercely competing claims?

This study explores how the ancient Israelite sages address these and other complexities of everyday life, the formation of moral character, and what it means to “fear the LORD.”

intensive bible study With Christine yoder

Serve Local

you might also like: Worship and Music Spring and Fall Art WorkshopsA Day with Dave Davis

Spiritual Formation RetreatsA Day with Eileen Lindner

you might also like: Youth Conference Middle School Conference The Blaze College Conference Young Adult Weekend

Worship and the Arts | January 19-22, 2014 & September 22-24, 2014

Looking at the interplay of preaching, liturgy, music, and the visual arts, this program will offer new insights and model ways of celebrating the 2014 Lenten (Year A) and Advent (Year B) seasons that weave worship and the arts together for these meaningful times in the Christian year.

Worship planninG for lent and advent

July 27-30, 2014 | Montreat.org/644July 1-4, 2014 | Montreat.org/704mission dashserve loCal

lenten JourneyJanuary 19-22, 2014

Leaders: David Davis, Margaret LaMotte Torrence, Eric Wall, Ann Laird Jones

montreat.org/lent

advent travelsSeptember 22-24, 2014

Leaders: Eileen Lindner, Jon Brown,Eric Wall, Ann Laird Jones

montreat.org/advent

you might also like:

Pray it! Play it! Portray it! | May 5-10, 2014 | Montreat.org/685

Models for engaging youthin mission.

• Workshops from youth groups doing mission in their hometowns• For both youth and adults• Ample time for networking and sharing best practices

A dash of Youth Conference, adash of Asheville Youth Mission.

• Serve those in need• Reflect on those experiences• Worship with Montreat Youth Conference

annual reCreation Workshop

A place to learn the why’s and how’s of recreation, arts, and worshipin ministry. ARW is designed for anyone interested in developing more creative leadership skills. Workshops include play writing, outdoor adventure, dulcimer making, worship design, fused glass, and more. Come worship, laugh, play, pray, and bring home loads of ideas for the coming year!

Youth Conference College ConferenceThe Blaze More Than None