Thank You for a Wonderful Summer at Montreat Conference Center 07/26/2024
Richard DuBose, president of Montreat Conference Center, writes a weekly message to Montreat. An excerpt of this weeks message is below. To read his full message, click the "Read More" button below the excerpt.
As the summer draws to a close and I contemplate one more This Week in Montreat, here are some notes and musings that I thought would make for a good write-up if I could just make the summer last a little bit longer: For now, let me extend my deepest gratitude to those honorees for their lifetime of service to Montreat and, while I’m at it, my thanks as well to all the staff, volunteers, and participants in our summer of 2024. Your enthusiasm and engagement made the difference in every event, workshop, and gathering. As you say so long
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Thanks to all who have filled out our community survey. If you have not filled it out, please feel free to participate. Have a great week!
This Sunday in Montreat
We are delighted to continue our Summer Worship Series in which leading preachers from across the country join with visual artists, musicians, and volunteers in a service of worship open to the surrounding community. All are welcome and all are invited.
All summer worship services take place in Anderson Auditorium at 10:30 am.
Preaching Sunday, July 28, 2024
Rev. Dr. Chris Currie was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and raised in Texas. Chris is a graduate of Davidson College, attended Princeton Theological Seminary, and earned his PhD in systematic theology at the University of Edinburgh. He most recently served as pastor/head of staff at First Presbyterian Church in Shreveport, LA, and currently serves as the senior pastor at St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church in New Orleans, LA. His sermon pulls from Romans 8:28-39 and is titled "Comfortable with the Uncomfortable."
Preaching Sunday, August 4, 2024
Rev. Yena Hwang joined the Falls Church Presbyterian Church staff as transitional pastor on May 16, 2023. She is a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary (MDiv, 1997) and Louisville Theological Seminary (MAMFT, 2005). Yena is an ICF trained coach and frequently leads cohort coaching through NEXT Church. She is a CREDO Conference faculty member, leading the emotional health component. Her sermon will be based on Ephesians 1:3-14.
Weekly Rundown |
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| Sunday, July 28 | |
| 10:30 am | Summer Worship Service with Rev. Dr. Chris Currie, Anderson Auditorium |
| 11:45 am | Sunday Buffet, Galax Dining Room |
| 7:00 pm |
Hymn Sing, |
| Monday, July 29 | |
| 7:30 pm | Youth Conference Worship, Anderson Auditorium |
| Tuesday, July 30 | |
| 9:00 am | Public Hike (half day), More information below |
| 7:00 pm | Arts, Music, and Theology Lecture, Convocation Hall |
| 7:30 pm |
Youth Conference Worship, |
| Wednesday, July 31 | |
| 7:30 pm |
Youth Conference Worship, |
| Thursday, August 1 | |
| 9:00 am | Public Hike (full day), More information below |
| 7:30 pm |
Youth Conference Worship, |
| Friday, August 2 |
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| 7:30 pm | Friday Night at the Barn, The Barn |
| 8:30 pm | Youth Conference Worship, Anderson Auditorium |
| Saturday, August 3 |
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| 7:00 am | Second Loaf, More information below |
| Sunday, August 4 |
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| 10:30 am | Summer Worship Service with Rev. Yena Hwang, Anderson Auditorium |
| 11:45 am | Sunday Buffet, Galax Dining Room |
| 7:00 pm |
Hymn Sing, |
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This Summer in Montreat
This Summer in Montreat (TSIM) is a publication of Montreat Conference Center gathering all of the hours, contact details, and opportunities for guest in the summer months.
Wilderness Hiking Program
The Ranger staff offers public hikes during the summer conference season. All hikes are free and open to the public. You must be 13 or older to attend a hike without an adult guardian. Hikes will leave at 9:00 am, unless otherwise noted, from the Montreat Nature Center, located at 301 Lookout Road. All hikes this summer are subject to change based on weather.
Tuesday, July 30
Half Day – Brushy Mountain
Moderate to strenuous hike | Fast pace
Thursday, August 1
Full Day – Pinnacle
Moderate with some strenuous sections | 16.4 miles total | 3300’ gain
Crafts and Pottery
The Currie Craft Center and Sally Jones Pottery are a collaborative ministry of Montreat Conference Center. Craft and pottery classes are open to people 12 years and older. Class offerings vary from week to week. In addition to classes, we offer independent wheel throwing and handbuilding.
Sign up for classes begins online each Friday morning at 9:00 am. The class registration link will be at the top of the Crafts & Pottery page. If you need further assistance, please email montreatpottery@gmail.com.
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Pottery Hours (Upstairs) |
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| Monday |
9:00 am-12:00 pm |
| Tuesday |
9:00 am-12:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am-12:00 pm |
| Thursday | 2:30-5:30 pm Pottery Glazing |
| Friday | Normally closed |
| Saturday | 8:00-11:00 am Pottery Pickup |
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Craft Hours (Downstairs) |
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| Monday–Thursday | 2:00-5:00 pm |
Presbyterian Heritage Center
318 Georgia Terrace. 828.669.6556. Free admission.
This center offers multiple museum displays, special events, art galleries, and a reference library. Free WiFi and air-conditioning. Summer exhibits include: Missions in a Changing World; Minting a Tradition: Communion Tokens; Trains, Timber & Tourists: The Story of the Mt. Mitchell Railroad; Early Montreat; Chronicle, Culture & Context: Archaeology & the Old Testament; Who Are Presbyterians?; Montreat Scottish Society, and much more!
| Heritage Center Hours | |
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| Tuesday–Friday | 10:00 am-4:00 pm |
| Saturday | 12:00-4:00 pm |
| Sunday–Monday | closed |
| Free Admittance | |
Pool Announcements
| Pool Hours | |
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| Open Daily | 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Please note that deck chairs at the pool are limited. You are encouraged to bring your own portable/folding chairs when visiting the Montreat Pool.
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Tennis & Pickleball
Tennis and Pickleball Courts are available to the public on Monday - Friday 10:00 am-2:00 pm and 3:00-6:00 pm, $3/person/hour.
Pickleball players gather in particular on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:15 am-12:30 pm, $3/session.
Arts, Music, and Theology
Arts, Music, and Theology is a mission and ministry of Montreat Conference Center. Its purpose is to provide the community with educational nourishment via various lectures and lecturers during our summer season. Themes of the lectures span disciplines.
“What Should I Pack? Lessons from the Appalachian Trail"
led by Siler Sloan
- Date: Tuesday, July 30
- Time: 7:00 - 8:15 pm
- Place: Convocation Hall
Friday Night at the Barn
Summer dances will take place on Friday nights through August 2.
- Date: Friday, August 2
- Time: 7:30-10:00 pm
- Place: The Barn
Big circle mountain dancing is a special Montreat tradition! It's a fun-filled night of dances called by the Bannerman family and music from the Stoney Creek Boys. All are welcome, and admission is free.
The Huckleberry
Known to many Montreat visitors as “The Huck,” our recently renovated café is located on the third floor of Moore Center and serves breakfast, coffee, ice cream, hamburgers, and other quick eats. With great views of the Lake Susan dam both inside the café or from a rocking chair on the porch, The Huckleberry is a great place to relax and reconnect with friends.
| Huckleberry Summer Hours | June 3–August 3 | |
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| Monday–Friday | 8:00 am-9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am-3:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Second Loaf
Second Loaf continues its long history of collecting food donations for the food insecure in our community beginning Saturday, June 8 and ending Saturday, August 3, in the parking lot area in front of Black Mountain Presbyterian Church. Second Loaf can only take unopened shelf-ready foods. Frozen, fresh, and prepared foods cannot be accepted. We are grateful for the generous response of groups who drop off their "second loaves" on their way home!
| Second Loaf Hours | |
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| Saturdays | 7:00-11:00 am |
Interested in renting your home to Youth Groups in 2025?
Each year we have youth groups looking for suitable housing for their Montreat Youth Conference experience and we are beginning to update our Private Housing List. Are you interested in renting your house to youth groups in 2025? If so, please fill out the form below, even if you are on our current list. This will allow us to have the most up-to-date information for our list.
If you have questions, please email us at privatehousing@montreat.org.
Clubs Crafts Request
The Montreat Store
The Montreat Store is an awesome mix of boutique, gift shop, and general store. From snacks to t-shirts to toiletries to books to pottery, The Montreat Store has it all!
| The Montreat Store Hours | |
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| Monday–Friday | 10:00 am-6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am-5:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Contact: 828.669.5298
Located: 2nd floor, Moore Center
Ten Thousand Villages
Ten Thousand Villages is a global maker‑to‑market movement that breaks the cycle of generational poverty and ignites social change in the developing world.
| Ten Thousand Villages Hours | |
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| Monday–Wednesday | 10:00 am-5:00 pm |
| Thursday–Saturday | 10:00 am-6:00 pm |
| Sunday | 9:00 am-4:00 pm |
Contact: 828.669.1406
Located: 3rd floor, Moore Center
Galax Sunday Buffet
The Galax Dining room is open for Sunday lunch, beginning at 11:45 am, June 2–August 4. Non-refundable tickets may be purchased at the Assembly Inn front desk and used on any Sunday. You can call the front desk at 828.669.2911 for more information or to purchase tickets.
| Adults | Ages 5–11 | Under 5 |
| $17.00 | $8.50 | FREE |
The menu for Sunday, July 28 is:
Herb Baked Chicken
New England Stuffed Crabs
Wild Rice Pilaf
Peas and Pearl Onions
California Vegetable Medley
Rolls and Butter
Fruit
Salad Bar
Assorted Desserts
The menu for Sunday, Aug 4 is:
Beef Pot Roast with Au Jus
Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
Mashed Potatoes
Summer Squash Medley
Roasted Baby Carrots with Thyme
Rolls and Butter
Fruit
Salad Bar
Assorted Desserts
Development Summer Events
To support these activities and all aspects of Montreat's ministry visit montreat.org/support.
Welcome Center at the Gatehouse
The Montreat Gate House will be open June 3–August 2. Those interested in volunteering at the Welcome Center should contact Martha Todd Sloan, director of donor engagement at marthas@montreat.org or 828.419.9883.
| Gatehouse Welcome Center Hours | |
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| Monday–Friday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Support Montreat
From Big Circle Mountain Dances and energizers to rock hopping and hiking, gifts to the Montreat Fund support the summer memories we hold most dear here in Montreat!
Hymn Sings
It’s time for singing on Sunday nights at Montreat! Each Sunday evening from June 2 through August 4, you are invited to come to the Assembly Inn Lobby at 7:00 pm, our usual place, to gather.
You will enjoy an hour of singing or listening to your favorite hymns, learn some new hymns, and learn a little about some of the hymns we sing on Sunday mornings. Come!
| Hymn Sing Lineup | |
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| July 28 | Eunice Wonderly Stackhouse |
| Aug 4 | Vivian Hare |