In his memoir, Montreat: A Retreat for Renewal, former MRA president Calvin Grier Davis described the decisions and rationale that led to the formation of the Town of Montreat in 1968. In the run-up to the first election, Davis noted, “It was assumed by many on the Board, and some of the citizens, that the officers of the Mountain Retreat Association would be elected to serve on the Town Council, that their experience would be available to administer the affairs of the town and there would be little change in the Town of Montreat.” A page later, Davis reported the …
Looking Forward: Our Mission and Calling
Looking Forward: Out Mission and Calling – a Montreat weekly update from Richard DuBose, president of Montreat Conference Center.
Lodge Site Selection
Lodge Site Selection – a Montreat weekly update from Richard DuBose, president of Montreat Conference Center.
Plans for a New Lodge
Plans for a New Lodge – a Montreat weekly update from Richard DuBose, president of Montreat Conference Center.
Getaway in Montreat
Often times you come to Montreat for a conference or an organized retreat. While these are great reasons to make the trip, there is something to be said for coming to the mountains with no agenda. Read more…
This Month in Montreat – March 2021
March monthly update from conference center president Richard DuBose.
This Month in Montreat – February 2021
February monthly update from conference center president Richard DuBose.
Montreat’s Christmas Collection
During this distant and perhaps unfamiliar holiday season, we wanted to find a way to bring the joy of a Christmas in the mountains directly into your home. We invited every department at Montreat with contributing a piece to what we’re calling Montreat’s 2020 Christmas Collection. We will be releasing parts of the collection on our social media over the next two weeks but feel free to bookmark this page and refer back to the collection below as you celebrate the holiday season! 1. Recipes from Assembly Inn – click the image to see it full size in a new …
This Month in Montreat – December 2020
December monthly update from conference center president Richard DuBose.
This Month in Montreat – November 2020
November monthly update from conference center president Richard DuBose.
Montreat Receives Thriving Congregation Grant by Lilly Foundation
Montreat Conference Center has received a grant of $995,500 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help develop new initiatives to support local congregations. The program, “Reforming Identity and Agency: Vital Practices for 21st Century Congregations,” is funded through Lilly Endowment’s Thriving Congregations Initiative. The aim of the national initiative is to strengthen Christian congregations so they can help people deepen their relationships with God, build strong relationships with each other, and contribute to the flourishing of local communities and the world. Lilly Endowment is making nearly $93 million in grants through the initiative. The grants will support organizations as they work …
This Month in Montreat – October 2020
October monthly update from conference center president Richard DuBose.
This Month in Montreat – September 2020
September monthly update from conference center president Richard DuBose.
Montreat@Home – Outer Banks Presbyterian Youth
How the Outer Banks Presbyterian youth group created their own Montreat Youth Conference experience with the Montreat@Home program.
This Week in Montreat Summer Post # 11 | 08/14/2020
Post #11 for our This Week in Montreat summer publication.
Rev. Amy Starr Redwine: August 9, 2020
The guest preacher for Montreat Conference Center’s Summer Worship Series on 8/9/2020 was Rev. Amy Starr Redwine. Click the episode title above to find the audio and the video recording of the service.
This Week in Montreat Summer Post # 10 | 08/07/2020
Post #10 for our This Week in Montreat summer publication.
Rev. Shavon Starling-Louis: August 2, 2020
The guest preacher for Montreat Conference Center’s Summer Worship Series on 8/2/2020 was Rev. Shavon Starling-Louis. Click the episode title above to find the audio and the video recording of the service.
This Week in Montreat Summer Post # 9 | 07/31/2020
Post #9 for our This Week in Montreat summer publication.
Rev. Dr. Ron Shive: July 26, 2020
The guest preacher for Montreat Conference Center’s Summer Worship Series on 7/26/2020 was Rev. Dr. Ron Shive. Click the episode title above to find the audio and the video recording of the service.
This Week in Montreat Summer Post # 8 | 07/24/2020
Post #8 for our This Week in Montreat summer publication.
Rev. Dr. Chris Currie: July 19, 2020
The guest preacher for Montreat Conference Center’s Summer Worship Series on 7/19/2020 was Rev. Dr. Chris Currie. Click the episode title above to find the audio and the video recording of the service.
This Week in Montreat Summer Post #7 |07/17/2020
Post #7 for our This Week in Montreat summer publication.
Rev. Dr. Mindy Douglas: July 12, 2020
The guest preacher for Montreat Conference Center’s Summer Worship Series on 7/12/2020 was Rev. Mindy Douglas. Click the episode title above to find the audio and the video recording of the service.
This Week in Montreat Summer Post #6 | 07/10/2020
Post #6 for our This Week in Montreat summer publication.