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 2027

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

Join us May 3–8, 2027, at Montreat Conference Center for ARW 2027: Wild Hope.
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Registration details are here! ARW is a special space for artists, pastors, church workers, musicians, recreation leaders, creatives, and anyone longing for a week of connection, inspiration, worship, and play.

Click the ARW 2027 tab to learn more and register.

More Info on the ARW 2027 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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