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

The Manna Retreat

A weekend for young adults
January 26–28, 2024 AdultYoung Adults

The Manna Retreat is three days, 100 young adults, one old hotel, and ten small groups dedicated to creating deeper faith and deeper relationships. If your faith could use a deep laugh, if your heart could use some new friendships, or if your body could use a place to belong, then this is for you.

Hosted by Montreat Conference Center

2024 Road Scholar Programs

Adventures in Lifelong Learning
February 25–December 13, 2024 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

2024 Discovering Renewal

April 2–5, 2024 Adult

Discovering Renewal will focus on seeking respite in everyday experiences.

A Montreat Conference Center Event

Wisdom of the Christian Mystics

Certificate in Spiritual Formation
April 11–14, 2024 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

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

Worship & Music 2024 – Week 1

Lead Us Homeward
June 16–21, 2024 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 2024 – Week 2

Lead Us Homeward
June 23–28, 2024 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

Women’s Connection 2024

August 9–11, 2024 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

2024 Fall Craft Week

September 22–27, 2024 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

Autumn School of Earth & Soul at Montreat in North Carolina

Celtic Wisdom 3: Sacred Imagination
October 23–25, 2024 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