Welcome!
Welcome to the ARW 2025 Conference Page! We're thrilled to have you here! Whether you're a seasoned attendee of the Arts, Recreation, and Worship Conference or you're on the lookout for an innovative continuing education event that nourishes your creative spirit, you've come to the right place.
THE DETAILS
May 5-10, 2025
Montreat Conference Center
Montreat, NC
$650 all-inclusive registration fee
(Program fee, double occupancy room, and meals included)
Registration fees increase to $675 on January 15, 2025
THE DETAILS
May 5-10, 2025
Montreat Conference Center
Montreat, NC
$650 all-inclusive registration fee
(Program fee, double occupancy room, and meals included)
Registration fees increase to $675 on January 15, 2025
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OUR THEME
At the 2025 Arts, Recreation, and Worship Conference, we are excited to delve into the theme of "Intertwined: The Tangle of Community". This theme invites us to explore the interconnectedness and unity that binds us together as a community. Just like the intricate threads of a tapestry, our lives are woven together in a beautiful and complex pattern that highlights the diversity and richness of our shared experiences.
What Is ARW?
ARW is a week long experiential opportunity to participate in recreation, worship, community, creativity and the arts. The conference 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 collaborative learning environment fosters a sense of community that embraces all voices of God.
The weekly schedule is generally:
At the 2025 Arts, Recreation, and Worship Conference, we are excited to delve into the theme of "Intertwined: The Tangle of Community". This theme invites us to explore the interconnectedness and unity that binds us together as a community. Just like the intricate threads of a tapestry, our lives are woven together in a beautiful and complex pattern that highlights the diversity and richness of our shared experiences.
What Is ARW?
ARW is a week long experiential opportunity to participate in recreation, worship, community, creativity and the arts. The conference 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 collaborative learning environment fosters a sense of community that embraces all voices of God.
The weekly schedule is generally:
- Monday: Arrival and housing check-in beginning at 3 pm. Registration from 3-5 pm, dinner at 5:30 pm, Opening Program at
- Tuesday - Friday: Morning gathering from 8:45-10 am, classes from 10:15 am - 12:30 pm, lunch from 12:30-1:30 pm, afternoon classes from 2:30-4:45 pm, dinner from 5:30-6:30 pm, evening programming from 7-8:30 pm, optional late night activities from
- Thursday's schedule varies, with a free afternoon and classes held from 6:45-9 pm.
2025 CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP
Rev. Jimmie Ray Hawkins
Worship Leader Rev. Jimmie Ray Hawkins serves as the Director of the advocacy offices of the Presbyterian Church (USA): Office of Public Witness in Washington DC and the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations (NYC). Serving on numerous national boards and interfaith organizations, he currently serves as a tri-chair of the Washington Interreligious Staff Committee (WISC) and the Heads of Washington Office (HOWO). His community ministry includes being a leader for the Moral Monday Movement since its onset in 2013. He has engaged in four actions of civil disobedience protesting the actions to curtail voting rights, healthcare and a living wage. He has been active in justice advocacy throughout his ministry. He is the author of Unbroken and Unbowed. He is married to Sheinita Hampton Hawkins and they have two children: Kaela Renee and James Hampton.
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Beth Mueller
Music Leader Beth Mueller loves nothing more than singing songs with a group of fun loving folks, so getting to lead music at ARW is her jam! Beth has floated around the Presbyterian world for a long time, often leading worship or music and enjoying friends old and new. Beth serves Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church in Austin, TX, as the Senior Director of Worship Arts. She is a long time participant at ARW, and says it has had more impact on her ministry than any other conference or continuing education event. She is looking forward to singing with you in May of 2025!
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2025 PLANNING TEAM
Recreation Leader Training
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Are you interested in building your skills specifically to help you lead in large group settings like a camp and conference center or Montreat Youth Conference?
Do you want to gain skills to lead Intergenerational retreats?
We have an opportunity for you to take some foundational courses in these areas and when completed, you can share that you have a foundation in Recreation Leadership from the Arts, Recreation and Worship Conference.
Do you want to gain skills to lead Intergenerational retreats?
We have an opportunity for you to take some foundational courses in these areas and when completed, you can share that you have a foundation in Recreation Leadership from the Arts, Recreation and Worship Conference.
Register Today!
Sign me up for 2025 Arts, Recreation, and Worship Conference!
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. Annually, approximately 50,000 people of all ages and from all walks of life come to Montreat for rest, renewal, and recreation.
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