Each spring, youth groups from across our Presbytery come together at Living River: a Retreat on the Cahaba. Here we join in worship around the campfire, energizers, small group discussion, camp-wide games and recreation with peers from Birmingham, Auburn, Tuscaloosa, and beyond. In a world filled with distractions and competing priorities, these retreats offer youth a sacred space to connect deeply with God and each other. Meeting peers from different churches broadens their understanding of the larger Presbyterian community and reminds them that they are part of a vibrant, connected body of Christ. These experiences nurture spiritual growth and create lasting relationships that encourage youth to continue their journey of faith long after the retreat ends.

SPEND THIS SUMMER AT MONTREAT (Rising 7th Graders Through High School Seniors)

Montreat Youth Conference: Rising freshman through seniors will build an accepting community of unconditional love where every story matters at Montreat Youth Conference July 6 - 12. Through engaging worship, lively music, and practices of gratitude and fun, youth participate in different opportunities to cultivate their spiritual faith journeys and practice sabbath.

Montreat Middle School Conference: Rising seventh and eighth graders are invited to attend Montreat Middle School Conference July 16 - 20 in Maryville, Tennessee, located between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Knoxville.