Current Conferences
“Worship in the Wee Kirk”
Wee Kirk is for pastors and lay leaders of PC(USA) churches of 125 members or fewer and offers opportunities for spiritual renewal, growth, and education in areas of pastoral care, ministry skills, evangelism, world mission, and finances. A specialized track for those serving their first pastorate is also available.
Wee Kirk is a love gift from sponsors and friends, so fees are kept as low as possible. A ministry of Presbyterians for Renewal, Montreat Wee Kirk is co-sponsored by Montreat Conference Center, the General Assembly Council, PC(USA); and First Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, NC.
The Barnabas Gathering A specialized track for pastors and their spouses serving in their first church. In addition to joining the main conference on Monday evening, participants will lodge and fellowship together, share in devotions, hear from and engage a panel of seasoned pastors – with other opportunities for specialized breakout sessions and encouragement.
Key Leaders
- Andrew Purves, Pittsburgh, PA; Professor of Pastoral Theology, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
- Diane Moffet, East Orange, NJ; Pastor, Elwood Presbyterian Church.
- Catherine Purves, Pittsburgh, PA; Pastor Bellevue United Presbyterian Church.
Program Fee
PC(USA) Churches under 126 members*:
- $75 for clergy† or lay person attending alone
- $100 for clergy† or lay person attending with spouse.
PC(USA) Churches with 126-200 members*:
- $90 for clergy† or lay person attending alone
- $125 for clergy† or lay person attending with spouse.
All others: $250 each.
*up to six persons per church may come at the above rates; double occupancy is the norm.
† to be eligible, clergy must be installed pastor, stated supply, designated interim pastor, or a commissioned lay pastor.
Registration Information/Childcare
This conference will fill up quickly! Prompt registration after April 15, 2008, is strongly encouraged. In order to give everyone a fair chance, no registrations postmarked prior to April 15 will be processed. Check-in begins at 3 PM, Monday, October 20; conference begins with supper on Monday at 5:30 and ends with lunch on Wednesday. Childcare is available for preschoolers only, during plenaries and seminars. There will be a meal charge of $25 for children, 5-11 years old. Porta-cribs or rollaways are $10 each.
For more information, you may email carolo[at]montreat.org to request a brochure via U.S. mail, or visit Presbyterians For Renewal. You may also contact Robert Palisin, Conference Registrar, at palisinbob[at]yahoo.com or call 772.341.1824.