Welcome to re:create — where joy, creativity, and community come alive.

We believe play and art have the power to transform how people connect, lead, and grow together. Through leadership development, shared experiences, and hands-on resources, we equip and inspire those who use recreation and the arts to make gatherings more meaningful — and more joyful.​

ARW

The Arts, Recreation, and Worship Conference, which occurs annually the first full week in May and is co-sponsored by Montreat Conference Center.

ARW 2026

PLAYOLOGY

A workshop that offers a range of options by taking the ARW experience directly to your local church or organization, bringing the experience "on the road."

PLAYOLOGY

RESOURCES

A network that connects individuals across partner organizations, leaders, and participants, all united in support of the creative arts, recreation, and worship.

The goods

The Arts, Recreation, and Worship Conference

Mark your calendars for May 4-9, 2026, because it’s time for the Arts, Recreation and Worship Conference! Join us onsite at the Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, NC. Want the scoop? Just click that ARW 2026 tab for all the details!

More Info on the ARW 2026 page

Sustaining re:create

For 70 years, the Annual Recreation Workshop, now re:create, has been enriching and equipping ministry leaders with creative arts, recreation, and worship ideas. 

Support this endeavor for generations to come by making a gift to re:create.

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