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April 2019
Senior Adult VBS with Ed Kilbourne
Senior adults will enjoy three mornings of "Vacation Bible School" (VBS) fun and fellowship with singer and folk-theologian Ed Kilbourne. Each Bible School session includes storytelling, music, humor and worship. Ed has resourced congregations and church organizations in worship and concerts for many years and now offers this special event for the "saints and sages" of the church. Each session starts with check-in and gathering at 9:30 and concludes with lunch at noon, provided by Hinton Center's executive chef.
Find out more »May 2019
Youth & Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. On May 11, we will host a joint Adult and Youth (for adults who work with youth ages 12-18) training from 8 am – 5 pm. The 8-hour training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them…
Find out more »Campus Ministers Retreat
Arise: A Sabbath Retreat for Campus Ministers CLICK HERE to register at Eventbrite by April 15. May 29-31 (Wed pm – Fri am) Hinton Rural Life Center, Hayesville NC Purpose: To offer a spiritual formation opportunity for UM campus ministers and chaplains in the SEJ that’s focused on personal spiritual renewal and the nurturing of relationships and community with one another. GOALS: * Provide a time of Sabbath rest, renewal, and meaningful worship for UM campus ministers and chaplains to…
Find out more »June 2019
Leadership Chatuge Application (Due by. Aug. 2)
Click HERE to apply. Want to learn more about your community and develop as a leader? Leadership Chatuge may be right for you. This 12-week class will be held Tuesdays, Sept. 3 through Nov. 19 from 3:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Hinton Center. The class is for leaders and emerging leaders from Clay, Towns, and Cherokee counties. Local and regional leaders will share their experiences and knowledge on topics like leadership styles, economic development, governance, education, poverty and…
Find out more »August 2019
September 2019
Hinton Youthlead Academy Application, Details & Schedule
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Find out more »November 2019
December 2020
Hinton YouthLead Academy — Rescheduled for Dec. 3-5, 2021
The Hinton YouthLead Academy is a leadership training event for United Methodist high school youth, hosted by Hinton Rural Life Center in Hayesville, NC. THIS YEAR'S EVENT WILL BE VIRTUAL. Explore spiritual gifts and "wiring" for ministry, plus practical workshops on writing and presenting, to equip young leaders to implement projects/ministries that help others. Highlights include devotions, worship, building relationships with mentors, and getting to know and work with other young leaders. Limit 20 spots; apply by Oct 30. Links…
Find out more »January 2021
Staffers-in-Training Virtual Event
Join us for our third Staffers-in-Training (SIT) weekend – virtually! We’re looking for high school juniors/seniors and college freshmen/sophomores who are interested in serving others through missions or in leadership roles. Traditionally, students who participate in summer missions are encouraged to attend our SIT event, but this year we’re being creative and trying something new! In fact, there is no requirement that a student have been to Hinton Center previously. We’re extremely excited to announce that Nora Stanger, author of…
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