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Hinton Youthlead Academy Application, Details & Schedule
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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 »November 2021
Life in the Garden: Mindfulness, Grace, & the Power of Presence Conference and Retreat
Hinton welcomes author, speaker, ordained minister, and passionate gardener Terry Hershey to lead a weekend conference and retreat for those who experience — or want to experience — gardens as restorative, inspiring, and life-giving. According to Hershey, “The garden is a place we can learn about life, faith, and prayer. The conference is a time to celebrate gardens, gardeners, and the role of gardens and gardening in our spiritual journey.” Gardens are sacred places that can offer, for both gardener…
Find out more »January 2022
Council for Collaborative Impact, January Meeting
For residents of Clay, Cherokee, or Towns counties who care about needs in our community, want to be knowledgeable of local services, and have interest in collaborative efforts to provide them . . . The Council for Collaborative Impact (CCI) January breakfast meeting will welcome guest speaker Lauren Hooper, the new NCCARE360 Community Engagement Manager for the Western Region in North Carolina. Breakfast is complimentary, but RSVP required. January 13, 8:30-10am Moore Great Hall, Hinton Rural Life Center 2330 Hinton…
Find out more »February 2022
Quality of Life Celebration
In December of 2016, Hinton Center had over 70 participants in a community event to improve the quality of life. Interested community members listened to the presentations and gathered around tables discussing topics including substance use, transportation, economic development, technology, children’s needs, housing, and education. It was February 2017, when Dr. Sills and his team returned to present their findings from surveys, focus groups, key informant interviews, and other research. In conjunction with our Leadership Chatuge Community Builders Thursday class,…
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