Camps and Conferences in the PC(USA)

At Peace Presbyterian Church, we believe that spiritual growth doesn’t just happen in the pews—it blossoms around campfires, on mountaintops, in dorm rooms, and in joyful worship with friends old and new. That’s why we actively support and participate in PC(USA) camps and conferences, where children, youth, and adults encounter God in fresh and powerful ways.

Why Camps & Conferences Matter

PC(USA) camps and conferences are more than just fun getaways—they are sacred spaces where people of all ages:

  • Explore faith in creative, immersive settings

  • Build lifelong friendships rooted in shared spiritual experiences

  • Step away from daily routines to listen more closely to God’s voice

  • Grow in leadership, compassion, and discipleship

Time apart in God’s creation helps us live more fully into our identity as followers of Christ and deepens our connection with the broader church.

Cedarkirk Camp & Conference Center

🌿 Our Presbytery Camp in Lithia, FL

Cedarkirk is a beloved ministry of the Presbyteries of Tampa Bay and Peace River. Nestled along the Alafia River, Cedarkirk offers:

  • Summer camp for children and youth

  • Retreats for all ages

  • Leadership opportunities for high schoolers and college students

  • Family and congregational programs

Many of our children, youth, and adults have experienced the transformative power of community, worship, and outdoor adventure at Cedarkirk.

📍 Learn more: www.cedarkirk.org

Montreat Conference Center

⛰️ A Sacred Space in the Mountains of North Carolina

Montreat is a nationally recognized PC(USA) conference center where thousands of Presbyterians gather each year to worship, reflect, and grow in faith. At Peace, we participate in two key conferences:

Montreat Youth Conference

Each summer, our high school students join youth from across the country for a week of:

  • Engaging keynote messages

  • Small group discussions

  • Dynamic worship

  • Laughter, recreation, and deep spiritual reflection

This conference is often a milestone of faith formation, and many youth return year after year.

Worship & Music Conference

Led by the Presbyterian Association of Musicians, this weeklong gathering welcomes musicians, pastors, worship leaders, and families. Together, we:

  • Worship in creative, spirit-filled ways

  • Learn in workshops and lectures

  • Rejoice in the beauty of music and the arts

  • Return refreshed for ministry in our own congregation

📍 Learn more: www.montreat.org

Want to Get Involved or Support a Camper?

Email us at officepeace22@gmail.com to learn how you can help make these transformative experiences possible through scholarships, volunteering, or prayer.