Year-round programming for adults at every stage of their faith journey is a foundational part of our mission and ministry. Whether you’re seeking personal Sabbath or tools and training to support you in your calling, we strive to offer impactful, timely programs to serve you.


Adult Events

2023 Road Scholar Programs

Adventures in Lifelong Learning
February 26–November 10, 2023 AdultContinuing Education

Road Scholar participants come to Montreat from every walk of life to learn together, to exchange ideas, and to explore the world.

A Montreat Conference Center event

Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan Luncheon

May 28, 2023 AdultSpecial EventsWorship

This is an event sponsored by the Montreat Scottish Society

This event is sponsored by the Montreat Scottish Society

Arts, Music, and Theology

2023 Summer Lecture Series
June 13–August 1, 2023 AdultSpecial Events

Arts, Music, and Theology is a mission and ministry of Montreat Conference Center. It’s purpose is for to provide the community with educational nourishment via various lectures and lecturers during our summer season. Themes of the lectures span disciplines.

This series is presented by Montreat’s Arts, Music & Theology Cohort.

This event is hosted by Montreat Conference Center

Worship & Music 2023 – Week 1

Thirst No More
June 18–23, 2023 AdultContinuing EducationSummerWorshipYoung AdultsYouth

Explore opportunities for vital worship experiences and enriching the liturgical life of the local church.

Event hosted by Presbyterian Association of Musicians in partnership with Montreat Conference Center

Worship & Music 2023 – Week 2

Thirst No More
June 25–30, 2023 AdultContinuing EducationSummerWorshipYoung AdultsYouth

Explore opportunities for vital worship experiences and enriching the liturgical life of the local church.

Event hosted by Presbyterian Association of Musicians in partnership with Montreat Conference Center

Presbyterian Federal Chaplaincies

Presbyterian Federal Chaplaincies Training and Credentialing Course
August 7–11, 2023 Adult

This training and credentialing course brings military and government chaplains and their families together for a time of learning, daily worship, connection, and refreshment.

Event presented by Presbyterian Federal Chaplaincies and hosted by Montreat Conference Center

Women’s Connection 2023

Seen
August 11–13, 2023 AdultSummer

Come join us as we experience powerful and authentic worship led by women, make space for honest and faithful conversations, and allow time for discernment and renewing rest.

A Montreat Conference Center event

An Evening with Kate Bowler (Virtual Option)

August 12, 2023 Adult

Due to unprecedented registration numbers for the Women’s Connection Conference and the in-person Evening with Kate Bowler, we have closed registration for both events and are now offering a virtual option to view Kate’s keynote. Please join us from your computer as we welcome Kate Bowler and listen to a special talk from her.

This event is hosted by Montreat Conference Center

(Virtual) The Art of Transitional Ministry

August 27–September 1, 2023 AdultContinuing EducationVirtual

Education for leading a congregation and faith community in transition

Sponsored by Montreat Conference Center, in cooperation with the Transitional Ministry Consortium.

The Art of Transitional Ministry

August 27–September 1, 2023 AdultContinuing Education

Education for leading a congregation and faith community in transition

Sponsored by Montreat Conference Center, in cooperation with the Transitional Ministry Education Consortium.

National Missionary Summit

Missions in a Changing World
September 7–8, 2023 AdultSpecial Events

Is the era of Christian missions over? Is the difficulty too great, or the opposition too strong? Or are we on the threshold of new opportunities and new ways of meeting the challenges of the future? If so, what shape will they take? These are some of the questions that will be explored during this event.

This event is hosted by the Presbyterian Heritage Center.

2023 Fall Craft Week

September 24–29, 2023 AdultContinuing Education

Work with your hands, your voice, and your craft to create beautiful handmade works of art as you make time for renewal in a community of artists.

A Montreat Conference Center Event

Holy Shift

Navigating Seismic Changes in the Church We Know
October 9–12, 2023 AdultContinuing Education

The church we know is at a critical crossroads. How can we begin to make a holy shift?

This event is hosted by Montreat Conference Center

Psalms: Anatomy of the Soul

Certificate in Spiritual Formation
October 12–15, 2023 AdultContinuing Education

For church professionals and lay people, Columbia’s Center for Lifelong Learning provides non-degree courses and events—opportunities to learn with and from others for faithful discipleship.

This event is hosted by Columbia Theological Seminary

Wee Kirk Conference 2023

October 16–18, 2023 AdultContinuing EducationWorship

The Wee Kirk conference aspires to provide Christ-centered opportunities for inspiration, encouragement, and community among leaders of small membership churches.

A Montreat Conference Center event

North Carolina School of Earth & Soul

Celtic Wisdom 2: Sacred Earth
October 18–20, 2023 Adult

John Philip Newell will offer The School of Earth & Soul (formerly known as the School of Celtic Consciousness) at Montreat Conference Center this fall.

Sponsored by the School of Earth & Soul in cooperation with Montreat Conference Center

Healthy Congregations

November 8–10, 2023 AdultContinuing Education

Gain insight into ways of moving members of a congregation toward a healthy and faithful life together.

A Montreat Conference Center Program

Arts, Recreation, and Worship Conference

Rhythms of Wonder
May 6–11, 2024 AdultContinuing Education

ARW is a week long experiential opportunity to participate in recreation, worship, community, creativity and the arts.

This event is planned and sponsored by re:create and Montreat Conference Center