May 6-10, 2019
Montreat Conference Center
Montreat, NC

$540 all-inclusive registration fee
(Program fee, double occupancy room, and meals)

Planning ahead? Just go ahead and pencil in ARW 2020: May 4-8

Vertical Divider

The theme for the 2019 Arts, Recreation and Worship Conference is
At the Table.

ARW is aweek long experiential opportunity amongst a community where all are welcome At The Table. The event focuses on recreation, worship, community, creativity and the arts. It is designed for those who want to deepen their creativity, broaden their leadership skills and experience personal spiritual renewal. In addition to whole group worship and recreation events, participants select from a wide range of unique courses. Our learning together provides space for us to share in community that includes all of God’s voices

Download the Flyer

Apply for a Scholarship

Dr. Y. Dianna Wright
Worship Leader

Dr. Y Dianna Wright is the Associate Presbyter for Equip and African American Ministries for Salem Presbytery in Clemmons, NC and currently serves on the General Assembly’s Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations. She is committed to the ministry of education and using creative ways to teach the gospel story. She continues to glorify God through the use of the liturgical arts including dance, storytelling, music, and drama.

Dr. Jose Rivera
Music Leader

Jose Rivera is coordinator of Music Education and Associate Professor of Music at the University of North Carolina-Pembroke where he conducts the University Chorale and teaches choral methods, vocal techniques, and supervises student teachers. Dr. Rivera currently serves as the American Choral Director’s Association Repertoire and Resources National Chair for Ethnic Music. He would never share this himself, but he has been described as a positive ball of energy who is able to take any group of voices and make incredible music!

Held annually in
Montreat, NC

Montreat Conference Center is a pleasant, scenic, 20 minute drive east from Asheville, North Carolina. A national conference center serving the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A), it offers guests a time-honored tradition of friendly, gracious hospitality in a warm and casual setting. Annualy, approximately 50,000 people of all ages and from all walks of life come to Montreat for rest, renewal, and recreation.

Sponsored and planned by re:create and Montreat™ Conference Center.