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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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