ERT & Chainsaw Training, Byron – May 22
Early Response Team (ERT) Trainings equip individuals and teams to respond in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. The cost for the training is $25 per participant. At the training, participants will receive an ERT Training Manual and upon completing the course will receive an UMCOR ID Badge and a conference ERT T-shirt, and lunch is included. You must be 18 years or older to get the UMCOR badge. An UMCOR background check is required before receiving badges—participants must register online (at no cost to participants). Contact your Lead Instructor if you need the Verified Volunteer Good Deed Code. This ERT and Chainsaw Training will be held May 22 at Harvest Church in Byron. ERT Training begins at 8 a.m. For Chainsaw Training details, please contact Rob Belknap.
Register here. For questions, contact Rob Belknap, North Central District Disaster Coordinator:
RWBelknap@cox.net.
Peace with Justice Sunday – May 30
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.
Peace with Justice Sunday Pastor and Leader Kit
AC2021: Virtual Clergy Session – June 1
The electronic clergy session is set for Tuesday, June 1, 2021, from 10 am - noon. For all Annual Conference information, visit
www.sgaumc.org/annualconference.
AC2021: Virtual Retiree Recognition Service – June 1
A virtual Retiree Recognition Service will take place Tuesday, June 1 at 7 pm to honor and recognize clergy retiring in 2021. For all Annual Conference information, visit
www.sgaumc.org/annualconference.
AC2021: Virtual Memorial Service – June 3
An virtual Memorial Service to remember clergy and clergy spouses who have passed away in the past conference year is set for Thursday, June 3 at 7 pm. For all Annual Conference information, visit
www.sgaumc.org/annualconference.
AC2021: Virtual Commissioning and Ordination Service – June 6
Those approved for provisional membership or full connection at the clergy session will be commissioned or ordained in a local church setting on Sunday, June 6. The Commissioning and Ordination Service(s) will be live streamed so the entire conference may share in this important worship experience online. For all Annual Conference information, visit
www.sgaumc.org/annualconference.
AC2021: Virtual Annual Conference Session – June 7
The one-day virtual Annual Conference session is set for Monday, June 7, beginning at 8:30 am. Full Annual Conference details can be found at
www.sgaumc.org/annualconference.
Basic ERT Training, Darien – June 19
Early Response Team (ERT) Trainings equip individuals and teams to respond in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. The cost for the training is $25 per participant. At the training, participants will receive an ERT Training Manual and upon completing the course will receive an UMCOR ID Badge and a conference ERT T-shirt, and lunch is included. You must be 18 years or older to get the UMCOR badge. An UMCOR background check is required before receiving badges—participants must register online (at no cost to participants). Contact your Lead Instructor if you need the Verified Volunteer Good Deed Code. This ERT training will be held June 19 at Darien UMC. ERT Training begins at 9 a.m. and will conclude by 3 p.m.
Register here. For questions, please contact Kelly Crane, Coastal District Disaster Response Coordinator, at
kelcrane@gmail.com.
Wesley Glen Day – June 20
Fathers’ Day is Wesley Glen Day across the South Georgia Conference. Show your support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by making a gift to Wesley Glen Ministries on June 20 in honor of a strong male role model in your life. Celebrate by wearing your favorite Wesley Glen T-shirt from past years. Post your pictures on social media with the tags: #WesleyGlenMinistries #growingtogether
www.wesleyglenministries.com
