Upcoming Regional Events in 2024
Upcoming Regional Events in 2024
Regional Assembly 2024
The Christian Church in Georgia is happy to announce its 171st Regional Assembly, taking place April 25-27, 2024, convening around the theme of “Telling Our Stories: Celebrating Hope in Our Shared Journey.”
Regional Assembly
The Christian Church (DOC) in Georgia meets for its 171st Regional Assembly.
Regional Youth Assembly
Disciples youth and their friends in grades 6-12 are invited to the annual Regional Youth Assembly at Epworth By the Sea, St. Simons, GA.
Christmas Offering
The Christmas Offering supports regional ministries. In 31 regions across the United States and Canada, ministers are nurtured and congregations are provided opportunities for work and worship. Often recognized for the ministries of camps and conferences, regions also play a critical role in the preparation and authorization of ministerial ordination. Both are key to church leadership and development. Regions partner with congregations to support the work required to call a new minister.
Christmas Offering
The Christmas Offering supports regional ministries. In 31 regions across the United States and Canada, ministers are nurtured and congregations are provided opportunities for work and worship. Learn more here.
Thanksgiving Offering (Copy)
The Thanksgiving Offering supports Disciples colleges, universities and theological institutions. Disciples have a long history of post-secondary and theological education. This offering provides a direct connection to 15 colleges and universities, 7 seminaries and theological programs. Gifts from this offering continue the Disciples tradition of developing leaders for our communities and the Church. See a list of the colleges, universities, seminaries, foundations and divinity houses.
Thanksgiving Offering
The Thanksgiving Offering supports Disciples colleges, universities and theological institutions. Disciples have a long history of post-secondary and theological education. This offering provides a direct connection to 15 colleges and universities, 7 seminaries and theological programs. Gifts from this offering continue the Disciples tradition of developing leaders for our communities and the Church. See a list of the colleges, universities, seminaries, foundations and divinity houses.
Upgrade Thursdays — Alpha: A Tool for Conversations About Faith
In this Upgrade Thursday virtual event, Michelle Tepper, Florida Network Director for Alpha USA, presents a tool for your church that creates space for judgment-free conversations about the Christian faith. Learn more about Upgrade Thursdays here.
Upgrade Thursdays — Drink of One Spirit: Living Our Truths in Community
Rev. Monique Crain Spells, Director of Christian Education/Faith Formation from Disciples Home Missions, will explore the characteristics of the Spirit and how we encounter God in this session of Upgrade Thursdays. Learn more about Upgrade Thursdays here.
Reconciliation Offering
The Reconciliation Ministry receives a special offering in the fall, usually coinciding with World Communion Sunday. The resources received in this Annual Fund helps provide grants supporting pro-reconciliation and anti-racism programs and initiatives of the Reconciliation Ministry. Learn more here.
Upgrade Thursdays — How Does Your Garden Grow? Georgia Disciples Tell Their Stories
Gardens are thriving at Georgia Disciples churches and congregations have a wide range of experiences about “How does your garden grow?” In this Upgrade Thursdays session, you will hear stories from lead gardeners from Cherry Log CC, New Hope CC, Chestnut Ridge CC, Amplify CC, and Ray of Hope CC. Learn more about Upgrade Thursdays here.
Reconciliation Offering
The Reconciliation Ministry receives a special offering in the fall, usually coinciding with World Communion Sunday. The resources received in this Annual Fund helps provide grants supporting pro-reconciliation and anti-racism programs and initiatives of the Reconciliation Ministry. Learn more here.
Upgrade Thursdays — Disciples Home Missions: A Ready Resource for Your Church
Rev. Chris Dorsey, President and CEO of Disciples Home Missions, will bring updated information to Upgrade Thursdays participants about resources available through Disciples Home Missions. Learn more about Upgrade Thursdays here.
Upgrade Thursdays — Welcome with a Wow! Your Visitors’ First Impressions
Rev. Kyle Ermoian, Regional Director of New Church and Church Development, brings some important tips on making your visitors first few minutes count at your church. Learn more about Upgrade Thursdays here.
DMF Day
DMF Day is on August 24! Giving to DMF (Disciples Mission Fund) supports our own Georgia Region (think Camp Christian, search and call, clergy and lay leader workshops, and much more), plus the efforts of 30 other Regions, Disciples colleges and seminaries, global mission partners, and ministries far beyond our own communities. Learn about all this work here. To be part of the wide-reaching ministry of DMF, you are invited to give on DMF Day, August 24, 2023. Learn more and make your gift here, and be sure to include your congregation’s name.
YADA (Young Adults Disciples Association)
A 2-night event for the young adults of the region. Ages 18 to 30. The weekend will be focused on fellowship and renewing the faith that the young adults found at camp. Learn more and register here.
What You Can Do Now to Upgrade Your Church Communications
Amanda Hale, Media Communications Coordinator for the Christian Church in Georgia, leads the discussion, which is part of the Christian Church in Georgia Upgrade Thursdays programming. Upgrade Thursdays is a creative virtual program every second and fourth Thursday from 7-8 pm in January, February, and March, as well as August, September, and October. Learn more here.
Preaching in a Divided Age: Part 2 from “Surviving a Dangerous Sermon”
Dr. Frank A. Thomas, Director of the PhD Program in African American Preaching and Sacred Rhetoric and Professor of Homiletics at Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, IN, leads the discussion, which is part of the Christian Church in Georgia Upgrade Thursdays programming. Upgrade Thursdays is a creative virtual program every second and fourth Thursday from 7-8 pm in January, February, and March, as well as August, September, and October. Learn more here.
Preaching in a Divided Age: Part 1 from “Surviving a Dangerous Sermon”
Dr. Frank A. Thomas, Director of the PhD Program in African American Preaching and Sacred Rhetoric and Professor of Homiletics at Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, IN, leads the discussion, which is part of the Christian Church in Georgia Upgrade Thursdays programming. Upgrade Thursdays is a creative virtual program every second and fourth Thursday from 7-8 pm in January, February, and March, as well as August, September, and October. Learn more here.
Pop-Up Gathering: Understand the Racial Wealth Gap
You’re invited to gather for the first of this year’s Pop-Up Gatherings with Georgia Disciples on Sunday, February 19, 2023 from 1-3:30 pm to participate in a hands-on learning experience that explores the Racial Wealth Gap. We’ll meet at Ray of Hope Christian Church, 2778 Snapfinger Rd., Decatur, GA 30034, beginning with lunch at 1 pm. Then from 1:30-3:30 pm, Frances French Hagan, Regional Organizer for Bread for the World will present “Advancing Our Understanding About Hunger, Racism, and the Wealth Divide,” using the Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation tool. This program is FREE, but please register here so we can plan accordingly. You are also invited to click here to download and share in your church newsletter and social media.
Week of Compassion Special Offering
Week of Compassion Special Offering February 19-26, 2023
Week of Compassion: Your Compassion at Work
Rev. Caroline Hamilton-Arnold, Associate Director of Domestic Disaster Response for Week of Compassion, leads the discussion, which is part of the Christian Church in Georgia Upgrade Thursdays programming. Upgrade Thursdays is a creative virtual program every second and fourth Thursday from 7-8 pm in January, February, and March, as well as August, September, and October. Learn more here.
Seeing is Believing: Cultivating God’s Vision in Your Church
Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale, founder and Senior Pastor of Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur, leads the discussion, which is part of the Christian Church in Georgia Upgrade Thursdays programming. Upgrade Thursdays is a creative virtual program every second and fourth Thursday from 7-8 pm in January, February, and March, as well as August, September, and October. Learn more here.
Hijacking Jesus: A Rebuke of Christian Nationalism
Rev. Adam Bradley, Associate Pastor, Downey Avenue Christian Church, Indianapolis, IN, leads the discussion, which is part of the Christian Church in Georgia Upgrade Thursdays programming. Upgrade Thursdays is a creative virtual program every second and fourth Thursday from 7-8 pm in January, February, and March, as well as August, September, and October. Learn more here.
Disciples on Campus
Disciples on Campus at the University of Georgia begin fall meetings on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 6:30 pm, at the Tate Center. Learn more here.
YADA Camp
Summer Camp for children and youth takes place each summer at Camp Christian Conference Center, an outdoor sanctuary located near the geographic center of the state in Gordon, GA. This camp experience is different — it gives 2022 Graduated Seniors and Young Adult Disciples (YADA) a weekend at Camp Christian. Learn more here.
Brave Church: Tackling Tough Conversations with Your Congregation
God is calling the church to speak up, be brave, and have tough conversations on topics such as racism, sexism, mental illness, infertility, domestic violence, and more — even in times like these. Rev. Elizabeth Hagan, who has written a book about having these conversations, will lead the conversation as part of Upgrade Thursdays.
Disciples on Campus
Disciples on Campus gather Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm during fall and spring semesters for a meal (free!) and Faithful Conversations — including Bible study, discussion about faith and life as a young adult, and a short communion service. Everyone is welcome.
Grad Camp Weekend
Young adults between the ages of 19-23 who graduated from high school in 2017, 2018, 2019, or 2020 are invited to Young Adult Camp Weekend at Camp Christian Conference Center in Gordon, GA on June 25-27. Registration fee for the weekend is $150 and includes meals and lodging. CDC public health guidelines will be followed including masks and social distancing. Register here.