2023 Lay Servant Ministries & Certified Lay Ministry
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dates & registration for the 2023 classes.
Confirmation Retreat – March 3-5
The 2023 South Georgia Conference Confirmation retreat will take place March 3-5 at Epworth By The Sea. Designed for students in the fifth grade and above, the “Join the Journey” Confirmation Retreat will provide churches of ALL sizes an opportunity to connect with others through worship, study, and fellowship. Bishop Graves will be joining us to kick off the event! For more information,
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Clergy Ethics Training – March 16, April 11, April 20
Every three years, according to the South Georgia Conference Sexual Ethics policy, persons serving under appointment by the bishop (clergy, local pastors, extension ministers, appointed lay speakers) are required to attend a Sexual Ethics Workshop. Under the guidance of the Office of Ministerial Services, the South Georgia Conference will offer Clergy Ethics trainings in March and April 2023. For more information and to register,
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Clergy Spouses Retreat – March 17-19
The 2023 Clergy Spouses retreat is set for March 17-19 at Epworth By The Sea on St. Simons Island. Meeting under the theme “Let’s Be Real: Being Authentic as Clergy Spouses,” this weekend promises to be a great time together worshipping, learning, sharing, and having fun. Rev. Laurel Griffith, Associate Pastor at Albany First UMC, will be the speaker. Contact Cindy Rollins, retreat chair, at 706-326-4862 if you have any questions. For more information and to register, visit
www.sgaumc.org/clergyspouses.
United Women in Faith Spiritual Growth Retreat – March 24-26
The 2023 United Women in Faith Spiritual Growth Retreat is set for
March 24-25 at Epworth By The Sea on St. Simons Island. This will be a weekend of worship, growth, connection, and fun. Meeting under the theme "Fully Rely on God," this year's retreat features speaker Sue Owens. For more information and to register, visit
www.sgaumc.org/umw.
ERT & Chainsaw Operator Safety Training – March 25
An ERT & Chainsaw Operator Safety Training is set for Saturday, March 25, 2023. The training will take place at Pierce Chapel UMC (5122 Pierce Chapel Road, Midland GA 31820). The basic ERT class will begin at 8am with the chainsaw safety to follow. Lunch is included. This training is a collaborative effort of the United Methodist Committee on Relief and United Methodist Volunteers in Mission. Mac Woodridge from Pierce Chapel will serve as the host.
Register now For more information, contact Mac Woodridge at
macdaddy1977@gmail.com or Glenn Martin, Northwest District Coordinator, at
Gmartin0704@gmail.com or 912-312-6341.
Eagles Fish Fry – April 13
The South Georgia Conference Eagles After-Easter Fish Fry is set for April 13, 2023, at 12:00 noon at McRae UMC in McRae, Ga. All retired pastors and spouses are invited to attend. The McRae United Methodist Men will cook fish, grits, fries, hush puppies, and provide the tea. Attendees are asked to bring salads, vegetables, and desserts. To RSVP or if you have any questions, please email me Rev. David Tart, Eagles President, at
revdtart@bellsouth.net.
Men's Spiritual Life Retreat – April 21-22
A Men's Spiritual Life Retreat is set for April 21-22, 2023, at Epworth By The Sea on St Simons Island. This in-person event is sponsored by the United Methodist Men of South Georgia and is open to all Christian men of South Georgia to attend. The retreat will be a time of spiritual renewal through: solid biblical teaching by Rev Tommy Mason, dynamic and uplifting music led by the Goshen Travelers Band, shared fresh testimonies of God's Grace, worship, prayer & fellowship, and a brief annual business session of the South Georgia United Methodist Men.
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Called Annual Conference Session – May 21
A special called session of the annual conference has been set for Sunday, May 21, 2023. The meeting will begin at 4 pm using the Zoom Webinar platform in conjunction with an online voting system. The sole purpose of the special called session of the Annual Conference is to complete the process of ratifying the current requests for disaffiliation of local churches who have met the requirements outlined in ¶2553 of the Book of Discipline and who have met the published South Georgia Conference deadlines.
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Annual Conference Session – June 4-6
The 2023 South Georgia Annual Conference session will be held Sunday, June 4, 2023, through Tuesday, June 6, 2023. The conference theme will be:
When They Prayed, based on Act 4:31.
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2023 Summer Camps
Don’t let your kids miss out on this summer’s Camp Connect - the South Georgia Conference Camping Ministry at Epworth By The Sea. These week-long residential camps are offered for elementary, middle and high school students in June and July. For more information,
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