News from the Mountain Retreat & Learning Center!
Fall is gradually making its way up The Mountain, and if you have never experienced the grandeur of the season here, we invite you to join us for the amazing explosion of color. Book a personal retreat and come see for yourself!
It’s also the season for our YouthCONs! We have lots of fun and adventures planned so let the youth in your congregation know all about it.
A message from our Nominating Committee:
Hi Ambassadors.
I’m on The Mountain Nominating Committee and we are seeking people for our Board of Trustees, Nominating Committee, and Endowment Board. We need your help identifying people who you think are capable of serving on these boards. We’d like the chance to open up conversations with potential candidates who could fill this need, now or later. Have them contact me, or if they say ok to a call/email, let me know their contact info. To learn more about The Mountain governance, please visit: www.themountainrlc.org/
With appreciation.
Robert E. Smith, Nominating Committee Chair. remmettsmith@gmail.com
Looking for a great item for your congregation’s auction?
We’ve got a $600 gift certificate from The Mountain for your congregation! It’s a great way to raise funds and the certificate can be used towards personal retreats, registering for any of our amazing and insightful programs, and even MountainCamp!
To learn more, email development@themountainrlc.org
Here are the newsletter items for this month:
Fall YouthCONs
Youth CONferences are fun and entertaining weekend gatherings of Unitarian Universalist youth who attend as a part of a congregational sponsored group. CONs are planned by youth for youth and are supervised by Peer Advocate Leaders (PALs) and advisors. Each CON provides opportunities for youth leadership and empowerment through building community, connecting with friends, and engaging in personal reflection and spiritual growth. Participants stay in our cozy cabins and eat together in our Dining Hall, which prepares delicious meals suited to individual dietary needs.
Elementary CON (3rd to 5th grade) – October 18-20
Intermediate CON (6th to 8th grade) – November 1-3
Senior High CON (9th to 12th grade) – December 13-15
Learn more and register at: www.themountainrlc.org/youth-
Fall PAL Planning Weekend – September 20-22
Join Peer Advocate Leaders (PALs) and Mentors (Age 16 & up) for an amazing youth leadership experience as we gather to plan our upcoming Youth CONs. The focus of this weekend is to build a program for all ages that is aligned with our Unitarian Universalist values as a supplement to congregational Religious Education programs. Space is limited to 25 registrants for the weekend and please register only if you plan on attending one or more of the Youth Conferences during the season.
Learn more and register at: www.themountainrlc.org/youth-
Grateful Gathering – November 27 – December 1
Join us this Thanksgiving for a weekend of acknowledging and celebrating the gratitude in our lives. Even through challenging times, there is much to be grateful for – be it friendships, family, community, opportunities for expanding our minds, and all the wonderful and inspiring things in our lives. The weekend program includes engaging workshops, entertainment, hiking through the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains, connecting with old and new friends, worship service, and outdoor adventures. This is a great opportunity to invite family and friends to share time together, and no one has to cook or clean up after the holiday feast!
Learn more and register at: www.themountainrlc.org/event/
______________
Join our team!
If you, or someone you know, is interested in a unique opportunity to work in an organization striving to make a positive difference in our world, then The Mountain may be the perfect fit!
- Food Service Worker: We are hiring for all skill sets so come learn in the kitchen and serve good, delicious and healthy food to our guests!
- Housekeeping: Work with housekeeping staff to clean and resupply guest rooms, meeting spaces and public areas in an environmentally friendly manner.
- Advancement Director: This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all aspects of fundraising including major gifts, annual fund, planned giving, special events and Capital Campaign.
Check our current job board for these positions and more www.themountainrlc.org/jobs
