Staying Connected

February 14, 2024

Greetings Presbytery Family,

On this sacred Ash Wednesday, as we mark the beginning of Lent, may the solemnity of reflection and the promise of renewal intertwine with the warmth of love shared on Valentine's Day, guiding our presbytery community towards a season of spiritual growth, grace, and compassionate fellowship. This edition of Staying Connected highlights upcoming events at Montgomery Center and shares other events taking place around the presbytery.

Fish Fry Fridays

Join Montgomery Center each Friday, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., during the Lenten season for Fish Fry Fridays. Fish meals are $15, fish and shrimp meals are $20 and kids meals are $8. Meals come with two sides, hushpuppies, dessert and a drink.

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Deeply Loved: Spring Challenge Retreat

Youth Retreat

We hear so often that God loves us. Those words sound great, but we often find it hard to sustain the feeling that we are loved today, always and forever. How can we hear those words again and protect them? Carry them with us in good times and in challenging times? During the Spring Retreat, we’ll discover ways that we hear God speak those words to us and develop ways that can fit into our busy schedules.

Who: This retreat is for youth in grades six through 12.

When: March 1 through 3

For more information, click here.

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Questions? Please send an email to program@montgomerycenter.org.

Easter Respite

Find respite after the busy season of Lent. Be renewed with a chance to rest and unwind April 1 through 4, at Montgomery. Lodging is free for all pastors, Christian educators, music directors and other church leaders. Say for a night or stay the entire week! Click here to reserve your spot.

Summer Camp

Registration is open now for Summer Camp 2024.

June 16 - Session 1 Camps (ages 8 to 17)

June 23 - Session 2 Camps (ages 6 to 17)

July 8 - Leaders-in-Training (ages 14 to 16)

July 14 - Session 3 Camps (ages 6 to 17)

July 21 - Session 4 Camps (ages 12 to 17)

For information about 2024 Summer Camps, click here.

Summer Camp Positions Available

Each summer Montgomery looks to hire about 20 staff to be cross-trained superheroes. Staff attend a 10-day training prior to the start of camp sessions that will fully immerse them into the camp culture & experience.

We are looking for individuals that aren't afraid to spend their days outside being a Christ-like role model for today's youth and who are not afraid to step up and serve daily with other like-minded people!

Click here to learn more about the positions available.

Click here to fill out the Summer Staff Interest Form.

Planning Tools

Planning a retreat or an event? Check out these planning resources that are perfect for planning retreats, school trips, weddings and banquets. Click here to read more.

Upcoming Events at Montgomery Center

February 10 – Spaghetti Dinner
February 16 – Fish Fry Fridays
February 23 – Fish Fry Fridays
March 1 – Fish Fry Fridays
March 1-3 – Spring Challenge Retreat
March 8 – Fish Fry Fridays
March 15 – Fish Fry Fridays
March 22 – Fish Fry Fridays
April 1-4 – Easter Respite
June 1 – Family Fun Day

News From Around the Presbytery

Don't Forget: Clergy Retreat Survey

As we begin to make plans for a clergy retreat, we are asking for your input on what would make a retreat worthwhile. Please complete this survey by March 1.

Black History Month

Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon (1950-2018) was a leading Womanist theologian and the first African American woman to be ordained in the United Presbyterian Church of the U.S.A. (UPCUSA). Read more about her life here.

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