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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…
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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…
Find out more »April 2021
Easter Sunrise Service
All are welcome to gather at Hinton's Lakeside Worship Center and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Service starts promptly at 7am; allow time to walk from the main parking lot or drive to the worship area, where parking is limited. No shuttle service provided this year. Take the gravel drive to the Lakeside Pavilion; follow the signs. Masks are required; seating will be physically distanced. Dress casually, but warmly; consider bringing a blanket for warmth…
Find out more »August 2021
Hinton Charity Golf Tournament
“Swing for Hinton, Swing for Hope” Charity Golf Tournament at Mountain Harbour Golf Club. Register now for this fundraiser event that also raises awareness of Hinton’s local community outreach programs, as well as promotes our local business tournament sponsors. Scramble play starts at 9am. Limited spots: teams of 4, 88 maximum number of players; teams can be men's, women's, and combo. Open to all ages. $100/player. For more info, event flyer, downloadable player/team registration form, and to register on-line, click…
Find out more »Senior Adult VBS-2 with Ed Kilbourne
THIS EVENT POSTPONED TO SPRING 2022. DATES TO BE POSTED SOON. Back by popular demand, Ed brings his nationally recognized gifts of music, storytelling, and humor, combined with the wisdom and knowledge of his years as a folk-theologian, and puts them in a 3-day Vacation Bible School program for the saints and sages of the church. The morning starts at 9:30am with check-in, gathering, and coffee/tea in Hinton’s Young Commons Building. The program of stories, reflections, and music is 10am-noon,…
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