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June 2023

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District Prayer Zoom - Coastal

Thursday, June 1, 2023 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)
This year for Annual Conference our theme is, "When they prayed."  The 6 weeks leading up to Annual Conference, each district will be assigned one week to pray for our Annual Conference.  Laity and clergy from each district will gather over zoom and ...

Peace With Justice Sunday

Sunday, June 4, 2023
Peace with Justice Sunday enables The United Methodist Church to have a voice in advocating for peace and justice through a broad spectrum of global programs.  In Arizona border towns, communities facing social challenges are dramatically divided. ...

Annual Conference Session

Sunday, June 4, 2023 to Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Bishop Graves preaching at Tifton First UMC

Sunday, June 4, 2023
Location: Tifton First UMC
Preaching 9 am & 11 am services.

High School Camp

Monday, June 12, 2023 to Friday, June 16, 2023
Students entering grades 9-12 are eligible for High School Camp. Tailored toward the unique time in a high school student's life, this week of camp is filled with fun activities and opportunities to grow closer to Christ though daily worship, Bible ...

Advanced Lay Servant Ministry Class - IN PERSON

Friday, June 16, 2023 to Saturday, June 17, 2023
We are offering an In Person Advanced Lay Servant Ministry Class June 16-17, 2023 at St. Luke UMC in Savannah (9114 Whitefield Avenue, Savannah GA 31406) To register, click here.  

Wesley Glen Day

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Middle School 1 Camp

Monday, June 19, 2023 to Friday, June 23, 2023
Middle School Camps, intended for rising 6th-8th grade students, are filled with a week’s worth of fun activities and opportunities to grow closer to Christ though daily worship, Bible study, and fellowship.  Campers will enjoy the beach, bonfires, ...

Certified Lay Ministry - Brunswick

Monday, June 19, 2023 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (EST)
Location: Brunswick (specific location TBD) Curriculum: Module 1- Covenant and Worship Module 2- Preaching Module 3- Discipleship Module 4- Congregational Care Module 5 - Leadership Module 6 - Connection Schedule: June 19- 8am-8pm June 20 - 8am-8pm ...

Certified Lay Ministry - Brunswick

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (EST)
Location: Brunswick (specific location TBD) Curriculum: Module 1- Covenant and Worship Module 2- Preaching Module 3- Discipleship Module 4- Congregational Care Module 5 - Leadership Module 6 - Connection Schedule: June 19- 8am-8pm June 20 - 8am-8pm ...

Certified Lay Ministry - Brunswick

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM (EST)
Location: Brunswick (specific location TBD) Curriculum: Module 1- Covenant and Worship Module 2- Preaching Module 3- Discipleship Module 4- Congregational Care Module 5 - Leadership Module 6 - Connection Schedule: June 19- 8am-8pm June 20 - 8am-8pm ...

Certified Lay Ministry - Brunswick

Thursday, June 22, 2023 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (EST)
Location: Brunswick (specific location TBD) Curriculum: Module 1- Covenant and Worship Module 2- Preaching Module 3- Discipleship Module 4- Congregational Care Module 5 - Leadership Module 6 - Connection Schedule: June 19- 8am-8pm June 20 - 8am-8pm ...

Certified Lay Ministry - Brunswick

Friday, June 23, 2023 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (EST)
Location: Brunswick (specific location TBD) Curriculum: Module 1- Covenant and Worship Module 2- Preaching Module 3- Discipleship Module 4- Congregational Care Module 5 - Leadership Module 6 - Connection Schedule: June 19- 8am-8pm June 20 - 8am-8pm ...

Middle School 2 Camp

Monday, June 26, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
Location: Epworth By The Sea
Middle School Camps, intended for rising 6th-8th grade students, are filled with a week’s worth of fun activities and opportunities to grow closer to Christ though daily worship, Bible study, and fellowship.  Campers will enjoy the beach, bonfires, ...

Elementary 1 Camp

Monday, July 10, 2023 to Friday, July 14, 2023
Location: Epworth By The Sea
Elementary Camps, intended for rising 4th-5th grade students, are filled with a week’s worth of fun activities and opportunities to grow closer to Christ though daily worship, Bible study, and fellowship.  Campers will enjoy the beach, boat rides, a ...

Elementary 2 Camp

Monday, July 17, 2023 to Friday, July 21, 2023
Location: Epworth By The Sea
Elementary Camps, intended for rising 4th-5th grade students, are filled with a week’s worth of fun activities and opportunities to grow closer to Christ though daily worship, Bible study, and fellowship.  Campers will enjoy the beach, boat rides, a ...

Bishop Graves preaching at St. Simons UMC

Sunday, August 6, 2023
Location: St. Simons UMC

Online Basic Lay Servant Ministries Training

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)
Lay Servant training is designed to educate those persons interested in stretching their faith to participate more fully in the ministries of the church.  They have three main areas of focus: Leading, Caring, and Communicating. Leading - Lay ...
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Online Basic Lay Servant Ministries Training

Thursday, August 10, 2023 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)
Lay Servant training is designed to educate those persons interested in stretching their faith to participate more fully in the ministries of the church.  They have three main areas of focus: Leading, Caring, and Communicating. Leading - Lay ...
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Online Basic Lay Servant Ministries Training

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)
Lay Servant training is designed to educate those persons interested in stretching their faith to participate more fully in the ministries of the church.  They have three main areas of focus: Leading, Caring, and Communicating. Leading - Lay ...
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Online Basic Lay Servant Ministries Training

Thursday, August 17, 2023 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)
Lay Servant training is designed to educate those persons interested in stretching their faith to participate more fully in the ministries of the church.  They have three main areas of focus: Leading, Caring, and Communicating. Leading - Lay ...
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Golden Cross Sunday

Sunday, August 20, 2023
Golden Cross began in 1908 with the commitment of Methodists in Dallas, Texas to provide the first health care to persons who could not afford it. They began to receive offerings for the expenses of the poor patients at Methodist Hospital in that ...

Book Talk - From Burned Out To Beloved

Monday, August 21, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (EST)
“From Burned Out to Beloved” by Bethany Dearborn Hiser Hosted by Grace Guyton Read the month of August; book talk on Monday, Aug. 21, noon-1pm https://sgaumc-reg.brtapp.com/BookTalkAUG
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Leading through Trauma

Thursday, August 24, 2023 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EST)
Leading through Trauma Date- Aug. 24 from 10-4pm Cost: $25 includes lunch Where: Dooley Campground, Address:  21 Parsonage Road, Vienna Register Here To view more events or stay updated on clergy mental health events, click here.
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Certified Lay Ministry - Perry UMC

Saturday, September 9, 2023 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (EST)
Location: Perry UMC (1002 Carroll Street Perry, GA 31069) Curriculum: Module 1- Covenant and Worship Module 2- Preaching Module 3- Discipleship Module 4- Congregational Care Module 5 - Leadership Module 6 - Connection Schedule: Sept 9 - 9am-6pm Sept ...
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Online Advanced Lay Servant Training

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)
Advanced Lay Servant Training: Lay Servant training is designed to educate those persons interested in stretching their faith to participate more fully in the ministries of the church.  They have three main areas of focus: Leading, Caring, and ...
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Online Advanced Lay Servant Training

Thursday, September 14, 2023 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)
Advanced Lay Servant Training: Lay Servant training is designed to educate those persons interested in stretching their faith to participate more fully in the ministries of the church.  They have three main areas of focus: Leading, Caring, and ...
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Methodist Children's Home Workday Offering

Sunday, September 17, 2023
Every local church in South Georgia is encouraged to receive a special Work Day Offering to support the ministry of The Methodist Home for Children and Youth.   The Work Day Offering for the Methodist Home is a tradition from the 1900s, a time when ...

Online Advanced Lay Servant Training

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)
Advanced Lay Servant Training: Lay Servant training is designed to educate those persons interested in stretching their faith to participate more fully in the ministries of the church.  They have three main areas of focus: Leading, Caring, and ...
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Online Advanced Lay Servant Training

Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)
Advanced Lay Servant Training: Lay Servant training is designed to educate those persons interested in stretching their faith to participate more fully in the ministries of the church.  They have three main areas of focus: Leading, Caring, and ...
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KidzQuest Children's Retreat

Friday, September 22, 2023 to Sunday, September 24, 2023
Location: Epworth By The Sea
KidzQuest, the annual children’s fall retreat sponsored by South Georgia’s Connectional Ministries is for students in 3rd-6th grades. Children and adult leaders from all around South Georgia come together with dozens of other church groups, learning ...

Certified Lay Ministry - Perry UMC

Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EST)
Location: Perry UMC (1002 Carroll Street Perry, GA 31069) Curriculum: Module 1- Covenant and Worship Module 2- Preaching Module 3- Discipleship Module 4- Congregational Care Module 5 - Leadership Module 6 - Connection Schedule: Sept 9 - 9am-6pm Sept ...
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Bishop Graves preaching at ConneXion Church

Sunday, October 1, 2023
Location: ConneXion Church

World Communion Sunday

Sunday, October 1, 2023
World Communion Sunday is one of the six churchwide Special Sundays of The United Methodist Church. Our church is at its best when we reach out to sisters and brothers in need. World Communion Sunday calls the church to reach out to all people and ...

RESET Session

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (EST)
RESET Session Clergy Zoom Meeting. Click here to Register.
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Certified Lay Ministry - Perry UMC

Saturday, October 7, 2023 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EST)
Location: Perry UMC (1002 Carroll Street Perry, GA 31069) Curriculum: Module 1- Covenant and Worship Module 2- Preaching Module 3- Discipleship Module 4- Congregational Care Module 5 - Leadership Module 6 - Connection Schedule: Sept 9 - 9am-6pm Sept ...
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Book Talk - Praying With Our Feet

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (EST)
“Praying with Our Feet” by Lindsey Krinks Hosted by Abra Lattany-Reed Read the month of September; book talk on Tuesday, OCtober 10th, noon-1pm https://sgaumc-reg.brtapp.com/BookTalkOCT  
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RESET Session

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (EST)
RESET Session Strategy Session Zoom with Clergy and Leadership Team Click here to Register.
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Certified Lay Ministry - Perry UMC

Saturday, October 21, 2023 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (EST)
Location: Perry UMC (1002 Carroll Street Perry, GA 31069) Curriculum: Module 1- Covenant and Worship Module 2- Preaching Module 3- Discipleship Module 4- Congregational Care Module 5 - Leadership Module 6 - Connection Schedule: Sept 9 - 9am-6pm Sept ...
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Bishop Graves preaching at Trinity UMC

Sunday, October 29, 2023
Location: Trinity UMC (Savannah)

Certified Lay Ministry - Perry UMC

Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EST)
Location: Perry UMC (1002 Carroll Street Perry, GA 31069) Curriculum: Module 1- Covenant and Worship Module 2- Preaching Module 3- Discipleship Module 4- Congregational Care Module 5 - Leadership Module 6 - Connection Schedule: Sept 9 - 9am-6pm Sept ...
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RESET Session

Tuesday, November 7, 2023 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (EST)
RESET Session Clergy Zoom Click here to Register.
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Wesleyan College Sunday

Sunday, November 12, 2023
Each local United Methodist Church in South Georgia is encouraged to take up a special offering to support the ministry of Wesleyan College in Macon. To learn more about Wesleyan College, visit www.wesleyancollege.edu.

Encounter Youth Retreat

Friday, November 17, 2023 to Sunday, November 19, 2023
Location: Epworth By The Sea
Encounter is a weekend retreat designed for 6th - 12th grade students where everyone will ENCOUNTER God, and each in a very unique way. This retreat will offer passionate worship, relevant Bible study and a meaningful time with other teens in ...

Certified Lay Ministry - Perry UMC

Saturday, November 18, 2023 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EST)
Location: Perry UMC (1002 Carroll Street Perry, GA 31069) Curriculum: Module 1- Covenant and Worship Module 2- Preaching Module 3- Discipleship Module 4- Congregational Care Module 5 - Leadership Module 6 - Connection Schedule: Sept 9 - 9am-6pm Sept ...
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RESET Session

Tuesday, November 21, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (EST)
RESET Session Strategy Session Zoom Clergy and Leadership Team Click here to Register.
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United Methodist Student Day

Sunday, November 26, 2023
The United Methodist Student Day Special Sunday Offering helps provide funds for scholarships and loans for United Methodist students. Student Day gifts make a real difference for those who hope to attend college. Ninety percent (90%) of the offering...

Book Talk - Dynamite Prayer

Monday, November 27, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (EST)
“Dynamite Prayer” by Rosario Picardo and Sue Nilson Kibbey Hosted by the author, Rosario Picardo Read the month of November; book talk on Monday, Nov. 27, noon-1pm https://sgaumc-reg.brtapp.com/BookTalkNOV  
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RESET Session

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (EST)
RESET Session Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, Book Club Zoom Click here to Register.
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RESET Session

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (EST)
RESET Session Clergy Zoom Click here to Register.
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RESET Session

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (EST)
RESET Session Strategy Session Zoom Clergy and Leadership Team Click here to Register.
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RESET Session

Tuesday, January 2, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (EST)
RESET Session Clergy Zoom Click here to Register.
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Certified Lay Ministry - Rincon

Saturday, January 13, 2024 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (EST)
Winter 2024- Encounter Church in Rincon  Address: 131 Goshen Rd Ext Ste 100, Rincon, GA 31326 Cost $300, includes lunches Jan. 13- 9am-6pm Jan. 27- 9am-4pm Feb. 10- 9am-4pm Feb. 24- 9am-4pm March 9- 9am-5pm March 23- 9am-12pm Curriculum: Module 1- ...
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RESET Session

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (EST)
RESET Session Strategy Session Zoom Clergy and Leadership team Click here to Register.
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Bishop Graves preaching at Mulberry Street UMC

Sunday, January 21, 2024
Location: Mulberry Street UMC

RESET Session

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (EST)
RESET Session The Aspiring Leader's Guide to the Future, Book Club Zoom Click here to Register.
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Certified Lay Ministry - Rincon

Saturday, January 27, 2024 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EST)
Winter 2024- Encounter Church in Rincon  Address: 131 Goshen Rd Ext Ste 100, Rincon, GA 31326 Cost $300, includes lunches Jan. 13- 9am-6pm Jan. 27- 9am-4pm Feb. 10- 9am-4pm Feb. 24- 9am-4pm March 9- 9am-5pm March 23- 9am-12pm Curriculum: Module 1- ...
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RESET Session

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (EST)
RESET Session Clergy Zoom Click here to Register.
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Certified Lay Ministry - Rincon

Saturday, February 10, 2024 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EST)
Winter 2024- Encounter Church in Rincon  Address: 131 Goshen Rd Ext Ste 100, Rincon, GA 31326 Cost $300, includes lunches Jan. 13- 9am-6pm Jan. 27- 9am-4pm Feb. 10- 9am-4pm Feb. 24- 9am-4pm March 9- 9am-5pm March 23- 9am-12pm Curriculum: Module 1- ...
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Bishop Graves preaching at Darien UMC

Sunday, February 11, 2024 10:30 AM (EST)

RESET Session

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (EST)
RESET Session Strategy Session Zoom Clergy and Leadership Team Click here to Register.
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Certified Lay Ministry - Rincon

Saturday, February 24, 2024 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EST)
Winter 2024- Encounter Church in Rincon  Address: 131 Goshen Rd Ext Ste 100, Rincon, GA 31326 Cost $300, includes lunches Jan. 13- 9am-6pm Jan. 27- 9am-4pm Feb. 10- 9am-4pm Feb. 24- 9am-4pm March 9- 9am-5pm March 23- 9am-12pm Curriculum: Module 1- ...
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Certified Lay Ministry - Rincon

Saturday, March 9, 2024 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EST)
Winter 2024- Encounter Church in Rincon  Address: 131 Goshen Rd Ext Ste 100, Rincon, GA 31326 Cost $300, includes lunches Jan. 13- 9am-6pm Jan. 27- 9am-4pm Feb. 10- 9am-4pm Feb. 24- 9am-4pm March 9- 9am-5pm March 23- 9am-12pm Curriculum: Module 1- ...
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Certified Lay Ministry - Rincon

Saturday, March 23, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EST)
Winter 2024- Encounter Church in Rincon  Address: 131 Goshen Rd Ext Ste 100, Rincon, GA 31326 Cost $300, includes lunches Jan. 13- 9am-6pm Jan. 27- 9am-4pm Feb. 10- 9am-4pm Feb. 24- 9am-4pm March 9- 9am-5pm March 23- 9am-12pm Curriculum: Module 1- ...
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RESET Session

Saturday, March 23, 2024 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EST)
RESET Session Next Steps, a day away for leadership and clergy Perry UMC (1002 Carroll St, Perry, GA 31069) Lunch included Click here to Register.
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