The Future of the Huck 07/09/2021
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.
I don’t have a lot of childhood memories of The Huckleberry, Montreat’s snack bar at Moore Center right on Lake Susan. I do remember being in there once as a teenager with some friends, awaiting milkshakes on order, and the poor server being so distracted by all the chatter that the machine sprayed ice cream all over him and his work station. We feasted on the story far longer than we did the ice cream. Otherwise, I really hadn’t given The Huck much thought in recent years, and yet the pandemic has prompted a new focus on community spaces on . . .
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.
Preaching Sunday, July 11
Rev. Christopher A. Henry serves as senior pastor at Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, IN. Rev. Henry's sermon draws on Ephesians 1:3–14 and Psalm 24. His sermon is titled "In Praise of Power."
All summer worship services take place in Anderson Auditorium at 10:30 am.
Weekly Rundown |
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| Sunday, July 11 |
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| 10:30 am | Summer Worship Service, Anderson Auditorium |
| 11:45 am | Sunday Buffet, Galax Dining Room |
| 7:00 pm | Hymn Sing, Anderson Auditorium |
| Tuesday, July 13 |
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| 9:00 am Full |
Public Hikes (more info below) |
| 7:00 pm | Arts, Music, & Theology Lecture, Upper Moore Center (formerly the Huckleberry. More info below.) |
| Thursday, July 15 |
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| 9:00 am Half |
Sitting Duck Cafe, Upper Moore Center (formerly the Huckleberry) |
| 9:00 am Half |
Public Hikes (more info below) |
| Friday, July 16 |
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| 7:00 pm | Big Circle Mountain Dance, Tennis Courts |
| Saturday, July 17 | |
| 8:00 am | Second Loaf (more info below) |
A Note About Masks
Recommendations for camps remained more stringent than those for most endeavors, as health authorities cautioned that activities involving intergenerational participation – and particularly unvaccinated, younger populations – should remain more vigilant. We’re going to follow the more stringent guidelines until further notice, in large part because our programs serve a significant number of young people who are vulnerable to the coronavirus as summer begins.
- All staff, conferees, and participants in conference center programs and activities will continue to wear masks indoors in each place that supports our intergenerational programs, including the Assembly Inn, Anderson Auditorium, the Montreat Store, and all meeting spaces.
- We will be maximizing use of our outdoor spaces this summer, reducing the length of time spent indoors, and using precautions when we are indoors. Science has formed a consensus that it’s very, very rare to contract COVID outdoors. Conferees and participants, therefore, will not be required to wear masks outdoors except in crowds or in circumstances stipulated as high-risk situations.
- While scientists once believed people could get COVID-19 by touching a surface that had the virus on it, we now know that the chances of contracting the disease this way are vanishingly small. Still, there are still lots of great reasons to keep your hands clean, and so hand sanitizer will remain available around our campus.
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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
Due to staffing fluctuations, we may not be able to offer both hikes every day. If that happens, we will see what the interest is when hikers arrive and pick the appropriate hike.
Tuesday, July 13
Half Day – Rattlesnake Rock (Big Piney Trail)
Full Day – Walker's Knob
Thursday, July 15
Half Day – Sanctuary Loop
Full Day – East Ridge Ramble
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 exhibit includes: Cultures & Conflict: Native Americans and Presbyterian Missions; Fantasy & Fiction: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R.Tolkien & Dorothy L. Sayers; Women’s Suffrage in the U.S.; Missions to Central America & the Caribbean, and others!
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| Heritage Center Hours: | |
| Tuesday–Friday | 10:00am–4:00pm |
| Saturday | 1:00–4:00pm |
| Sunday & Monday |
closed |
Crafts and Pottery
The Currie Craft Center and Sally Jones Pottery are a collaborative ministry of Montreat Conference Center. Classes and pottery are open to people 12 years and older. Class offerings vary from week to week. In addition to classes, we offer independent throwing and hand building. Please email montreatpottery@gmail.com to make reservations for the coming week. With other questions please call Nancy Hyde 678.472.1292 or Ann Laird Jones 662.347.3614.
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Pottery Hours (Upstairs) |
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| Monday– Tuesday |
9:00 am–12:00 pm 2:00 pm–5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–12:00 pm |
| Thursday | 2:00 pm–5:30 pm Pottery Glazing and Craft Classes |
| Friday | Normally closed |
| Saturday | 8:00 am–11:00 am Pottery Pickup |
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Craft Hours (Downstairs) |
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| Monday–Thursday | 2:00–5:00 pm |
Ice Cream Update
Looking for a sweet treat? Buy hand-dipped ice cream in the POD at Montreat College's Bell Library.
Sunday | 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Monday–Friday | 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Friday Night Big Circle Mountain Dancing
We are all excited that Friday Night Big Circle Mountain Dancing will resume its rightful place as an integral activity of the Montreat community this summer. Here are the new basics:
- Dates: Dances will begin June 18 and continue weekly through August 6.
- Time: Dances will begin at 7:00 pm and end by 9:00 pm
- Place: Dancing will take place on the tennis courts at the Bill Wilde Youth Center.
- Those attending the dance inside the fence will be asked to wear a mask and soft-soled shoes. (No boots!) We will be reminding you of these requests at the gate as necessary.
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.
Arts, Music, and Theology Lecture Series
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.
July 13, 7:00pm: “From a Vexillologist’s Perspective: A New Mississippi State Flag” – Alec Peters
Location: Upper Moore Center (formerly the Huckleberry Cafe)
Second Loaf
Second Loaf continues its long history of collecting food donations for the food insecure in our community Saturdays, in the parking lot area in front of Black Mountain Presbyterian Church. Adjusting for COVID related restrictions, Second Loaf can only take shelf ready non-perishables, cold or frozen food in their original unopened packaging (such as a whole, unopened package of hot dogs), personal care items and paper goods (opened or unopened), and fresh produce (fruits and vegetables). Individually wrapped snacks are especially welcome. We are grateful for the generous response of groups who drop off their "second loaves" on their way home.
Montreat's New Lodge
PickleBall
Pickleball will be offered on Mondays this summer at the Patricia Cornwell Tennis Courts from 10:15 am–noon. The cost is $3 per session.
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!
| 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 way for you to shop with intention for ethically-sourced wares — and to share in the joy of empowering artisans around the world.
| Monday–Friday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Sunday | noon-5:00 pm |
Contact: 828.669.5298
Located: 2nd floor, Moore Center
Galax Sunday Buffet
Stop by the Galax Dining Room at the Assembly Inn after worship to catch up with friends and family as you enjoy a feast for the body and the soul. Note: The Galax Dining room is closed to the public for all meals except for Sunday lunch June 6-August 8. Non-refundable tickets may be purchased any time at the Front Desk and used for any Sunday. You can call the Front Desk at 828.669.2911 for more information or to purchase tickets.
The menu for Sunday, July 4 is:
Apricot Glazed Pork Loin
New England Baked Cod
Roasted Potatoes With Rosemary & Garlic
Southern Style Turnip Greens
Sauteed Summer Vegetable Medley
Rolls, Butter
Fruit, Salad Bar
Assorted Desserts
| Adults | Ages 5–11 | Under 5 |
| $16.50 | $8.50 | FREE |
Development Summer Events
To support these activities and all aspects of Montreat's ministry visit montreat.org/support.
| Sitting Duck Cafe | Every Thursday in July, 9:00–10:30 am | Location: The Huckleberry |
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| Montreat Fund Patrons Reception | Location: 5:00–7:00 pm, Anderson Lawn 7:00–8:00 pm, Anderson Auditorium |
Welcome Center at the Gate House
Stop by the Welcome Center, the small building attached to the Montreat gate, this summer for maps, materials, and personal recommendations or stories from our kind Welcome Center volunteers. Hope to see you there!
| Monday–Thursday | 10:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Friday | 12:00–2:00 pm |
Hymn Sings
From June 6th through August 8th, join us on Sunday nights at 7 pm in person in Anderson Auditorium or through a live stream for Hymn Sings. Because we will be inside, we will seat you in alternating rows allowing at least 6 feet between family groups. We ask that you wear a mask at all times, including while singing. These protocols may change as the summer progresses. For updates on the protocols or to receive the link to the weekly live stream, subscribe to Community Announcements.