YOUTH | Montreat Recap

Fifteen youth and three adults from DOWNTOWN CHURCH have returned from the Montreat Youth Conference. For an entire week we got to hang out with 600 youth from all across the country. While sleep was minimal, joy was at its max.

We cooked, ate, laughed, stretched, danced, sang, rafted, swam, hiked, cried (some of us), rock hopped, ate junk food, fell out of the rafts (only Lucas),  and worshiped all week, together.  

Although we began the week as an awkward crew of teens who didn’t know each other, we returned home feeling like family. 

The YOUTH are already asking about returning next year and the answer to that is a big fat YES! Registration will occur in the fall, be on the lookout. We’d love to have you there. 

Don’t take my word for it, see what some of the YOUTH had to say:

“Montreat was an experience like no other , a break away from the world where I connected with lots of strangers and had a chance to connect with God more. ” — Rachel

Montreat was better than I expected and more than I could’ve hoped for. It was an amazing experience and created lifelong friends. — Joseph

“I had fun playing games with my small group.”  — Anna Katherine

“Montreat was a place where I felt comfortable even around strangers because of our shared faith and everyone’s willingness to be open and create new friendships.” — Kennedy

“Montreat is a place where I felt God‘s presence. I made so many new friends and had a chance to connect with old friends. Montreat holds a special place in my heart.” — Margot

“Montreat was an experience in which the you had the time to invest in your connections with the people around you and God.” — Wood

“I went into Montreat being nervous and unsure of what to expect, but I came out with lifelong friends and strengthened connections.” — Zoe

“Montreat was a welcoming home away from home where I made so many friendships I will cherish forever.” — Rebecca