Conference Happenings - April 2024

ERT Trainings: Two disaster response trainings are scheduled for April. A basic ERT Training is set for Saturday, April 20 from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at Richmond Hill UMC. Another basic ERT Training & Chainsaw Safety Class is set for Friday, April 26 from 6 pm - 10 pm and Saturday, April 27 from  8 am to 12 pm in Midland, Ga. Click here for more details. For more information, contact Luis Morales at ert@sgaumc.com or 478-216-7729. 

Post-General Conference clergy lunch gatherings
The post-General Conference clergy lunch gatherings are set for the following dates. These gatherings will be a time for Bishop Graves and members of the delegation to report factual information around any decisions made at General Conference. 

• May 13 - Tifton First UMC in Tifton at 10 am | Register now 
• May 14 - St. Paul UMC in Columbus at 10 am | Register now 
• May 23 - Goshen UMC in Rincon at 10 am | Register now 

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Post-General Conference Laity Webinar – May 14: A laity webinar has been scheduled to provide local church lay members with information following General Conference. The date for this webinar is May 14, 2024, at 6 pm. Register now. If this date is not convenient, South Georgia laity are invited to take part in the Alabama West-Florida Laity Webinar on May 20 at 6 pm EST.

Summer Camp 2024: Registration is now open for Camp Connect! There is 1 week of senior high camp, 2 weeks of junior high camp, and 2 weeks of elementary camp. Find out more information and sign up today!

Annual Conference – June 2-4: The 2024 Annual Conference Session is set for June 2-4 in Tifton. See all the details here.  

Georgia Pastors School - July 15-18: Georgia Pastors’ School provides inspiration, education, fellowship, fun and relaxation for North and South Georgia clergy and their families. This year's retreat is set for July 15-18, 2024, at Epworth By The Sea, St. Simons Island, Georgia. 2024 speakers include Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz, Rev. Dr. Ted Goshorn, and Rev. Dr. Teresa Fry Brown. Both active and retired United Methodist clergy and their families are invited to experience continuing education and personal renewal at Georgia Pastors' School in July. Learn more and register today

Lay Servant Ministry: Lay Servant Ministries & Certified Lay Ministry dates & registration

• Online Basic Lay Servant Ministries: August 13, 15, 20, 22
• Online Advanced Lay Servant Ministries: Sept 10, 12, 17, 19

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