Workshop: The Cost of Care in Your Calling - Oct. 12
Bottom line - ministry can be hard. As you carry other’s burdens it’s inevitable that it will take a toll on you. Check out this one-day workshop that focuses on the on-going demands of ministry, how to provide protection for yourself, and recognizing the symptoms of carrying others burdens for a prolonged time. We want you to learn the best ways to give yourself grace as you care for others. Join us Oct. 12 from 10am – 2pm at the Pastoral Institute in Columbus, Ga.
Learn more: www.sgaumc.org/
Clergy Day Apart: Rest and Restore - Nov. 2
One thing we have heard over and over again this past year: it’s so good when we’re all together! How does Thursday, Nov. 2 sound to you? Bishop Graves has invited Dr. Ron Bell to be with us for a day apart at Mulberry St. UMC from 10am - 3pm. As we all live through an unprecedented season in our ministry and in our denomination, it’s important that we not only address and process this season in healthy ways but that we rest and restore our mind, body, and spirit. Learn more: www.sgaumc.org/clergy-day-
3Practice Circle Conversations - Oct. 26, Nov. 30, & Jan. 25
There are 3 practices that - when named - help us cross the “difference divide” and create space for real conversation: 1- I’ll be unusually interested in others; 2- I’ll stay in the room with difference; and 3- I’ll stop comparing my best with your worst. These 3 practices help and inform our interactions with others, ourselves, and God. Revs. Teresa Edwards, Meg Procopio, and Jared Wilson are going to set the stage for us on how to use 3Practice Circles.
Learn more: www.sgaumc.org/3practice-
Eagles Retreat: The Annual Eagles Retreat is set for Oct. 16-18 at Epworth By The Sea on St. Simons Island. The Eagles are the retired clergy of South Georgia.
Reset Cohorts: The Office of Connectional Ministries is gearing up for year 2 of its "Reset Cohort" beginning in September. In this 7-month cohort, clergy and laity will spend time refocusing on the mission to which we’ve been called, “Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” Learn more and register
Youth Ministry Network Retreat: This fall, the annual YMN Retreat is gaining a day! Join us October 19-21 at Epworth By The Sea for a getaway that will give you practical tools to take back to your own ministry setting AND make space for spiritual renewal. The retreat is led by seasoned youth directors and tailored for ALL those in youth ministry positions - volunteer, part-time, and full-time. For more information or to sign up: www.sgaumc.org/youth-ministry-network
Rural Church Rising conference: Rural Church Rising is a two-day conference for lay and clergy people serving in rural contexts across the country. This conference takes place Oct. 27-28 in Fruitland Park, FL. The South Georgia Conference is offering scholarships for people to attend. Learn more and register here.
Lay Servant Ministry: Lay Servant Ministries & Certified Lay Ministry dates & registration