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Events in the South Georgia Conference – 3/16/2021 edition

March 15, 2021
Connectional Ministries’ Book Club – March 16
Connectional Ministries invites South Georgia clergy and laity to join a virtual book club via Zoom. From the comfort of one’s home or office – anywhere, really – participants will discuss the week’s book, its important themes, and faith. The group’s first book is “How to Be an Anti-racist” by Ibram X. Kendi. Leading the discussion will be Lindsey and Rev. Andrew (Drew) Young, pastor of Mosaic Church in Savannah. The study will begin March 2 and run through April 6. Find more details and registration information online at www.sgaumc.org/book-club.

Alive Together at the Table with Bishop Bryan, Zoom – March 16
Come together at the table with Bishop Bryan for reflections and conversations. How is it with your soul? What is going on in our conference and the general church you need to know? ​The conversations will begin at noon and 5:30 p.m. and will last approximately one hour. We will use the same Zoom link for all of these conversations, so once you register and receive the Zoom link you can save it for future conversations. If you misplace the link at any point, feel free to register again. Register now

UMW Virtual Spiritual Growth Retreat – March 19-20
You are invited to “Come to the Table for Justice & Hope” for this year’s annual UMW Spiritual Growth Retreat. As we gather together at the virtual table, we will explore the question: how do Christian women stand firm in faith and witness in today’s chaotic world? The year’s speakers are Rev. Earnestine Campbell, senior pastor of Epworth UMC in Columbus, Rev. Christy Bandy, senior pastor of Cairo First UMC, and Bishop R. Lawson Bryan, episcopal leader of the South Georgia Annual Conference. Music will be led by Cameron Rolling, music director at Centerville UMC. For more details, visit www.sgaumc.org/umw.

Connectional Ministries’ Book Club – March 23
Connectional Ministries invites South Georgia clergy and laity to join a virtual book club via Zoom. From the comfort of one’s home or office – anywhere, really – participants will discuss the week’s book, its important themes, and faith. The group’s first book is “How to Be an Anti-racist” by Ibram X. Kendi. Leading the discussion will be Lindsey and Rev. Andrew (Drew) Young, pastor of Mosaic Church in Savannah. The study will begin March 2 and run through April 6. Find more details and registration information online at www.sgaumc.org/book-club.

Alive Together at the Table with Bishop Bryan, Zoom – March 23
Come together at the table with Bishop Bryan for reflections and conversations. How is it with your soul? What is going on in our conference and the general church you need to know? ​The conversations will begin at noon and 5:30 p.m. and will last approximately one hour. We will use the same Zoom link for all of these conversations, so once you register and receive the Zoom link you can save it for future conversations. If you misplace the link at any point, feel free to register again. Register now

Connectional Ministries’ Book Club – March 30
Connectional Ministries invites South Georgia clergy and laity to join a virtual book club via Zoom. From the comfort of one’s home or office – anywhere, really – participants will discuss the week’s book, its important themes, and faith. The group’s first book is “How to Be an Anti-racist” by Ibram X. Kendi. Leading the discussion will be Lindsey and Rev. Andrew (Drew) Young, pastor of Mosaic Church in Savannah. The study will begin March 2 and run through April 6. Find more details and registration information online at www.sgaumc.org/book-club.

Connectional Ministries’ Book Club – April 6
Connectional Ministries invites South Georgia clergy and laity to join a virtual book club via Zoom. From the comfort of one’s home or office – anywhere, really – participants will discuss the week’s book, its important themes, and faith. The group’s first book is “How to Be an Anti-racist” by Ibram X. Kendi. Leading the discussion will be Lindsey and Rev. Andrew (Drew) Young, pastor of Mosaic Church in Savannah. The study will begin March 2 and run through April 6. Find more details and registration information online at www.sgaumc.org/book-club.

Online Basic Lay Servant Ministries Training via Zoom – April 13, April 15, April 20, April 22
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. The basic class is based on Cokesbury’s book, “Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course,” which teaches a basic understanding of ministry in the United Methodist Tradition. Included in the course is the following: Wesleyan Tradition and Foundations, Spiritual Gifts, Servant Leadership, Caring Ministries, Communicating, and Sharing Your Faith. You must complete all of the scheduled dates to complete your training. To participate you will need either a cell phone that will allow you to download the Zoom app (please do so ahead of time) or a laptop, a steady wi-fi connection, and a willingness to learn in a modern way.Registration fee for the class is $25. For more information, contact Anne Bosarge at anne@thechapelministries.com.

Native American Ministries Sunday – April 18
On Native American Ministries Sunday, United Methodists cultivate and support urban missions with Native Americans and fund scholarships for Native American seminarians.

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