Upcoming Events
Regional Board Meeting - In Person
The Regional Board will meet at The Table at First Christian Church Warner Robins for an in-person meeting, located at 100 North Houston Road, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093.
Chi Rho Camp
For youth who have completed grades 6, 7, or 8 by the end of the 2024/2025 academic year.
Chrysalis Camp
For youth who have complete grades 1 or 2 by the end of the 2024/2025 academic year.
Junior Camp
For youth who have completed grades 6, 7, or 8 by the end of the 2024/2025 academic year.
Genesis Camp
For youth who have complete Kindergarten by the end of the 2024/2025 academic year, with a parent, grandparent, or other adult.
CYF Conference
For youth who have complete grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 by the end of the 2024/2025 academic year.
Oasis Day Camp
A day camp on July 15, 16, and 17 for Wilkinson County 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders and giving Georgia Disciples youth the opportunity to serve as Counselors in Training (CITs). CIT youth must have completed grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 by the end of 2024/2025 academic year.
Regional Board Meeting - In Person
The Regional Board will meet in the metro Atlanta area for an in-person meeting (location TBA).
2025 Regional Youth Assembly
Join us for an inspiring 2025 Regional Youth Assembly at Epworth by the Sea on St. Simons Island, Georgia, from January 31 to February 2! This assembly is an incredible opportunity for the youth of the Christian Church (DOC) in Georgia to come together for fellowship, worship, and personal growth. Don’t miss out on this chance to deepen your faith and build lasting connections! Learn more and register here.
You’re invited to post this RYA 2025 flier in your church or include it in your church newsletter, Facebook, or Instagram page.
Giving Tuesday - Launch of Christmas Offering
Giving Tuesday is a global movement that celebrates the spirit of generosity and giving. It underscores the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations coming together to make a positive impact in the world. You can be part of this year’s Christmas Special Offering, which supports the impactful work of regional ministries in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The Christmas Offering is a critical part of the Christian Church in Georgia because 100 percent of giving from Georgia congregations remains in the Georgia region, supporting regional camps, conferences, retreats, and programs, and playing a critical role in calling and ordaining new ministers. Learn more here.
Thanksgiving Special Offering
The Thanksgiving Offering supports Disciples colleges, universities, and theological institutions. Disciples have a long history of post-secondary and theological education. This offering helps support 15 colleges and universities, plus 7 seminaries and theological programs. Gifts from this offering continue the Disciples tradition of developing church and community leaders. Learn more here.
Regional Board Meeting
We will meet from 9 am - 12:30 pm with all of the Board members, Staff, Commission Chairs, Ex-Officio members and other attendees.
We will share lunch together from 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm. After lunch Staff, Commission Chairs, Ex-Officio members and other attendees are free to go.
The Executive Committee and all At-Large board members will meet from 1:15 pm - 3 pm to participate in a discernment process regarding significant decions necessary for the direction and focus of our ministry. We truly need all hands and minds on deck from the Executive Committee and At-Large members during this discernment process. For more information contact the Regional Office.
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.
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.
Youth Regional Assembly
Get ready to join with Disciples youth from Georgia at the annual Regional Youth Assembly February 24-26, 2023, at Epworth by the Sea, St. Simons, GA. The theme “Breakthrough” will guide the gathering; registration and more information coming soon.
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.
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.
Regional Assembly 2022
The Christian Church in Georgia is happy to announce a return to an in-person Regional Assembly on November 11-12, 2022. Hosted by First Christian Church, Athens, the 170th Georgia Regional Assembly theme is “Re-Church: Re-cast Your Net” from John 21. The event will include opportunities for learning, worship, and reconnecting for Disciples of all ages. Learn more and register here.
Regional Assembly 2022
The Christian Church in Georgia is happy to announce a return to an in-person Regional Assembly on November 11-12, 2022. Hosted by First Christian Church, Athens, the 170th Georgia Regional Assembly theme is “Re-Church: Re-cast Your Net” from John 21. The event will include opportunities for learning, worship, and reconnecting for Disciples of all ages. Learn more and register here.
Junior 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. Junior Camp is for children who have completed grades 3-5. Learn more here.
Chrysalis 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. Chrysalis Camp is for children who have completed grades 1-2. Learn more here.
OASIS Day 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. OASIS Day Camp is a mission experience for Georgia Disciples older youth and adults as they serve in a day camp for Wilkerson County elementary students. Learn more here.
Genesis 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. Genesis Camp is for kindergarten children, accompanied by a parent/adult over age 21. Learn more here.
CHI RHO 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. CHI RHO Camp is for youth who have completed grades 6-8. Learn more here.
CYF Conference
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. CYF Conference is for youth who have completed grades 9-12. Learn more here.
Understanding Ministry OF Children
In this Upgrade Thursdays workshop, you can test the waters on expanding your own paradigm of the ministry OF children as Rev. Dr. Gloria McCall leads us in exploring the historical role of children in the advancement of the gospel message and the questions of children’s ministry.
Regional Youth Assembly 2022
The Regional Youth Assembly at Epworth-by-the-Sea, St. Simons, GA, is back in 2022 with a theme that fits the times: IDK — Embracing Uncertainty. Learn more and register here.
Know the Basics on Preventing Child Abuse
A workshop, presented by the Georgia Mental Health Initiative (GAMHI), will cover some essentials about this important topic. Featured speakers will be Rev. Debi Acree and Rev. Dr. Diane Bales. More information to follow.
CHI RHO Camp
CHI RHO Camp for 6th-8th grade at Camp Christian. Learn more about summer camps here.
CYF Conference
Summer camp is back – in-person – at Camp Christian, with CYF Conference (high school) kicking off the season June 14-19. Learn more about the safety precautions for youth and children’s camps and register here.
Youth Spring Retreat
The Georgia Disciples Youth Activities Council is hosting a Spring Retreat at our Camp Christian Camp and Conference Center. Due to COVID-19, they could not host the February Youth Assembly at Epworth By the Sea; instead, they will gather at the fire pit at Camp Christian on Saturday, April 24 for middle school and Sunday, April 25 for high school students. The event meets CDC requirements and has established COVID-19 safe precautions. Registration is $25.00 with an additional cost of $10.00 for T-Shirts. Registration information is on the way.
Run for Camp Christian
With the hope of holding in-person youth camp this summer, Camp Christian is looking forward – and planning the 2021 Camp Christian Virtual 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser. It’s easy – just walk or run a 5k anywhere you want between April 9-11, 2021. Grab your running buddies, your camp buddies, and your church buddies, and get out there! After you run, you can record your time and post it to the events page. Take some pictures, sing a camp song, and let's raise some money for Camp Christian!