Local Pastors’ Licensing School – February 3-10
For more information about License to Preach School, contact Rev. Steve Meguiar at 912-657-8844 or smeguiar@comcast.net.

Clergy Sexual Ethics Workshop – February 9
A Sexual Ethics Workshop is scheduled for February 9, 2012, at Epworth By The Sea from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.  This workshop is required every three years for persons serving under appointment by the Bishop (clergy, local pastors, extension ministers, appointed lay speakers). To register, please e-mail cpcassistant@sgaumc.com. This event is sponsored by the Conference Commission on Pastoral Counseling. Please note that spouses and lay employees who are not appointed by the bishop are not eligible to attend the workshop.

Early Response Team Training, Gray – February 10-11
An ERT Training will take place February 10-11 at Gray United Methodist Church from 5:30 pm. - 9:30 p.m. on Friday and continue on Saturday from 8 a.m. - noon.  The instructor will be Jamie Gibson, the South Georgia Conference UMVIM Coordinator.  For more information, contact David Hinely at sdis90210@windstream.net or 478-986-5754.

Effingham County Campground BBQ & Bake Sale – February 11
On Saturday, February 11, 2012, the Effingham County Campground will host its 14th Annual BBQ & Bake Sale from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Effingham County Campground Dining Hall. Boston Butt, green beans, and potato salad will be served. All proceed will go to the campground. For more information, including ticket prices, call (912) 754-1459, (912)754-3402 or (912) 754-9272.

Eagles trip to Green Bough House of Prayer – February 21-22
The South Georgia Eagles, a group of retired United Methodist ministers and their spouses, are invited to experience Ash Wednesday at the Green Bough House of Prayer in Scott, Ga. The group will gather on Tuesday, February 21 at 6 p.m. at Green Bough for a supper and orientation session with Fay Key and Steve Bullington, founders of the House of Prayer. On Ash Wednesday, February 22, the group will again gather at Green Bough at 9:30 a.m. to experience Ash Wednesday worship and lunch in preparation for the season of Lent. The first eight people to register will be able to stay on the Green Bough campus.  Additional registrants can stay in Dublin at the Jamison Inn at a special rate.To register, call Rev. Dave or Kay Hanson at 912-634-6384 or via email at jdavehanson@bellsosuth.net. Please register even if you will be staying with friends and only attending the Green Bough events.  

Disciple Covenant Conference – February 24-25
The 2012 Disciple Covenant Conference (DCC) is set for February 24–25, 2012, at the Macon Centreplex in Macon. The DCC is an experience where clergy, staff and laity come together to develop and improve personal and congregational covenants based on the timeless values of our faith. Speakers for the two-day event include Tim Stevens, Sister Kathleen Flood, Jim and Jennifer Cowart and Jay Hanson. Robert McMichael and Jarvis Wilson will lead worship for the event. For more details, visit disciplecovenantconference.org or contact Pam Kanode at (478) 475-9286 or pkanode@sgaumc.com.

2012 Confirmation Retreat – March 16-18
Come on and 'Join The Journey'!  This weekend retreat will show students the right path in their search to know more about Jesus Christ and their United Methodist heritage. For more information, please visit www.sgaumc.org or contact Diane Giles at 888-266-7642.

Open Door Community House’s Walk Classic – March 24
Open Door Community House’s 25th Annual Walk Classic will be held Saturday, March 24 from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the CSU Intramural Field and Pavilion in Columbus. For more information, call 706-323-5518.