Attendee of national Middle Eastern youth conference. Photo courtesy office of Middle Eastern Ministries.

Calendar of events

2008

April 10-13 
National Multicultural Conference
San Antonio, Texas

June 21-28
218th General Assembly
Meeting of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
San Jose, California

June 24 
Middle Eastern Presbyterian Caucus Meeting at the General Assembly
(for information, contact Aida Faris)

June 24 
Middle East Prayer Vigil at the General Assembly

June 22-28 
Worship and Music: Christ Be Our Light
For everyone committed to worship in the church — pastors, musicians, choir members, worship committee members, children and youth. In 2008, conference worship will focus on the Sundays of Advent, Christmas Eve, Christmas and Epiphany.
Montreat Conference Center, Montreat, N.C.
Sponsored by Presbyterian Association of Musicians
Contact: Creston Parker
(888)728-7228 x5288

July 6-12
Youth III: Throw Open the Doors!
The third of six summer youth conferences at Montreat Conference Center. Come join us as we embrace our identity as children of God and make, renew, and deepen connections with Jesus Christ, the church, and others.
Montreat Conference Center, Montreat, N.C.
Contact: Emily Causey
(828) 669-2911 x335

July 13-19 
Youth IV: Throw Open the Doors!
The fourth of six summer youth conferences at Montreat Conference Center.

July 27-August 2
Youth VI: Throw Open the Doors!
The final youth conference of the summer at Montreat Conference Center.

August 24-29 
Interim Pastors Conference
"The Art of Transitional Ministry" — three current sessions:  Week I, Week II, and Spouse Track.
Montreat Conference Center, Montreat, N.C.
Sponsored by Montreat Conference Center in cooperation with the Interim Ministry Consortium
Contact: Tracy Bailey
(828) 669-2911 x331

October 22-24 
Continuing Educating for Commissioned Lay Pastors and Lay Pastors
For CLPs seeking a strong resource of leaders gathered to provide needed tools for preaching, understanding congregations, inspiration and networking. Leaders include Jack Haberer, Marcia Myers and Carol McDonald.
Montreat Conference Center, Montreat, N.C.
Co-sponsored by Montreat Conference Center, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and the Synod of Lincoln Trails
Contact: Susan Akduman
(828) 669-2911 x339

October 24-26 
Young Adult Weekend
All Year Round: The Liturgical Year at Home and in Community. Come experience Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter in one weekend as, through worship, workshops and fun, you explore feasts and festivals of the Christian year.
Location: Montreat Conference Center, Montreat, N.C.
Contact: Emily Causey
(828) 669-2911 x335