Regional Assembly

Re-Church: “Re-cast Your Net” (John 21)

November 11-12, 2022

Pre-Assembly Events Begin November 10

The Christian Church in Georgia is happy to announce a return to an in-person Regional Assembly on November 11-12, 2022, convening around the theme “Re-church: Re-cast Your Net” from John 21.

In this chapter, we read of the disciples who, when faced with a new reality, tried to go back to fishing—and the way they’d always done it. But even that — what they thought they knew — was no longer working. That’s when Jesus showed up and said, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” With their nets breaking from the fish they had caught, they recognized Jesus.

With the new realities faced by churches and people of faith, it’s time to discover where Jesus is inviting us to cast our nets. Hosted by First Christian Church, Athens, the 170th Georgia Regional Assembly will include opportunities for learning, worship, and reconnecting for Disciples of all ages. Here are some highlights:

• A Pre-Assembly Clergy Sabbath, “Re-member, Re-claim Time and Space,” on Thursday evening, November 10, and Friday morning, November 11, led by Rev. Troy Tatum, a native Georgian who has served congregations around the Southeast.

• A Pre-Assembly Learning Event, “Conversations About Evangelism,” on Friday, November 11, led by Rev. Dr. Winston Worrell, General Evangelist, World Methodist Evangelism, and Minister Michelle Tepper, of Alpha USA. This workshop for church members and leaders, as well as clergy, will give you the tools to genuinely understand evangelism, spark a passion for evangelism, and cultivate a dynamic message to share.

• Food Truck Tailgate Dinner will open the Regional Assembly on Friday evening at 5 pm. This is a town that knows how to tailgate —you won’t want to miss the fun and reconnecting!

• Opening Worship is November 11, at 7 pm, featuring Rev. Dr. Amy Butler, Interim Senior Minister of National City Christian Church, Washington, D.C.

• Youth will participate in the Regional Assembly with Youth Lock-in Friday evening through Saturday. A Children’s Program for grades K-5 and Nursery Care for infants through Pre-K also will be available Friday evening and Saturday.

• Saturday Session for November 12 includes Rev. Dr. Nathan Brown, Senior Pastor of Sandy Springs Christian Church, leading a morning Bible study, followed by “worshipful work” combining worship, business, celebration, and connecting.

• Saturday Lunch Options will include a luncheon hosted by Disciples Women with Rev. Sylvia Stroy, former Moderator of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Georgia, presenting “Called as Women to Serve with Joy & Purpose.” Disciples Men will host lunch with Rev. Tom Edmondson, Pastor of First Christian Church of Atlanta, Tucker, speaking on “Being a Christian Man in Today’s World.”

Download a flier to post on your church bulletin board, website, or FB page.

Schedule*

Pre-Assembly Events

Thursday, November 10, 2022
6-8:30 pm — Clergy Sabbath Dinner & Discussion (Location TBA)

Friday, November 11, 2022
9-11 am — Clergy Sabbath Breakfast & Conversation, self-pay (Hilton Garden Inn, Downtown Athens)
12-4:30 pm — Lunch and Pre-Assembly Workshop “Re-Church, Re-cast Your Net: Conversations About Evangelism” (University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel)

There is no cost to attend any of the Pre-Assembly events, but registration is required. Scroll down to “Pre-Assembly Events” for more details; registration is through Regional Assembly Registration button.

Regional Assembly Events

Friday, November 11, 2022
4:30 pm — Registration and Exhibits open
4:30-5:30 pm — Choir Rehearsal
5-6:30 pm — Food Truck Tailgate Dinner at FCC Athens (FCC-Athens, outdoors, self-pay)
6:45-8:30 (or end of worship) — Nursery Care (infant through Pre-K) and Children’s Program (Grades K-5)
7-8:30 pm — Opening Worship
Overnight — Youth Lock-in (Union Christian Church, Watkinsville, GA)

Saturday, November 12, 2022
8:30 am — Continental Breakfast available
8:45 am-12:30 pm — Nursery Care (infant through Pre-K) and Children’s Program (Grades K-5)
9-10 am — Bible Study
10:15 am-12:15 pm — Worshipful Work
12:30-2 pm — Disciples Men’s Luncheon** (First Christian Church, Athens Fellowship Hall)
Disciples Women’s Luncheon** (First Baptist Church of Athens, across the street)
(General lunch on your own if not registered for event luncheons)
2:15 — Blessing Circle
2:30 — Depart for Home

*All events take place at First Christian Church, Athens, 268 W Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601 unless noted otherwise.

**There is an additional $15.00 registration fee per person for the Disciples Women or Disciples Men Luncheons. A child-friendly Saturday lunch option will be available for children eating with their families and is included in children’s registration.

Registration

Registration Fees

Adult—$65
Student (College/Seminary)—$55
Senior (55+)—$55
Host Church Members—$55
Children’s Program (Grades Pre-K-5)—$30 (includes lunch)
Youth Program (Grades 6-12) —$50 (includes lunch)
Disciples Women’s Luncheon—$15
Disciples Men’s Luncheon—$15
Nursery Care—Free

Registration

1. Registration and payment for the Regional Assembly is available online using the Regional Assembly Registration button. A separate registration must be completed for each person attending, including children and youth. Online registration deadline is November 5, 2022. Participants also may register at the door, but meals and childcare cannot be guaranteed. Parents of youth and children attending also must complete a Children & Youth Information Form. Scroll down to “Children & Youth” for more details.

2. There is no cost to attend any of the Pre-Assembly events, but pre-registration is required using the Regional Assembly Registration button.

3. If you wish to pay by check, you will not be able to register online. In this case, please download this registration form, complete it, make check payable to the Christian Church in Georgia, and mail to Christian Church in Georgia, 2306 Vineville Avenue, Ste. B, Macon, GA 31204.

4. Questions? You may also call the Regional Office at 478 743-8649.

Hotel Accommodations

Room blocks have been arranged, some at reduced rates, at the following hotels. Hotel rooms must be booked separately directly through the hotel. You may also check other area hotels for rates and availability.

• Candlewood Suites Athens
  156 Classic Road, Athens, GA 30606
  706 548-9663
  Rooms at $143 DBL or $138 SNGL for Thursday night; $183 DBL or $179 SNGL for Friday night
  Booking Procedure: Call (706) 548-9663 and mention your group “Christian Church in Georgia,” or use this booking link, Christian Church in Georgia
  Room block available till 10/9/2022

• Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Athens
  236 Old Epps Bridge Rd., Athens GA 30606
  706 612-9100
  Rooms at $139 DBL or SNG
  Booking Procedure: Call 706 612-911 and mention your group Christian Church in Georgia
  Room block available till 10/12/2022

• Hyatt Place Athens
  412 N. Thomas Street, Athens, GA
  706 425-1800
  Rooms at $139 DBL or SNG (plus $10/night parking)
  Booking Procedure: Call 706 425-1800 or book at Hyatt Place Athens using the group code “G-CCG2”
  Room block available till 10/10/2022

Pre-Assembly Events

Clergy Sabbath

Clergy are invited to gather with their colleagues to “Re-member, Re-claim Time and Space” in sessions focused on relaxation, reconnection, and refreshment, led by Rev. Troy Tatum. This Pre-Assembly Event begins Thursday, November 10, at 6-8:30 pm with Dinner & Discussion (location TBA), followed by an optional after-session selected by group. On Friday, November 11, from 9-11 am, clergy will continue with Breakfast & Conversation at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, 390 E. Washington St., Athens, GA 30601.

“Re-Church, Re-cast Your Net: Conversations About Evangelism”

Church members and leaders, as well as clergy, are invited to a workshop on Friday afternoon that will frame your understanding of evangelism in a changed and changing world. Rev. Dr. Winston Worrell, General Evangelist, World Methodist Evangelism, and Minister Michelle Tepper, of Alpha USA will lead the workshop. The workshop, which begins with lunch, will renew your focus and passion for evangelism and give you the tools you need to cultivate and share a dynamic message. Location at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel, 1197 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30602.

Registration

There is no cost to register for these Pre-Assembly events, but registration is required so that we can plan to welcome you. Register through the Regional Registration Assembly Button. Registration deadline is November 5, 2022.

Youth & Children

Youth

Youth will participate in the Regional Assembly and spend time re-connecting with Georgia Disciples youth beyond their congregations. Following Friday evening dinner and worship, youth will head to Union Christian Church, Watkinsville, GA, for an overnight lock-in, returning to First Christian Church, Athens, by Saturday at 2 pm. Transportation provided. Leadership will be provided by youth ministers from Georgia Disciples congregations. Registration for youth includes breakfast, snacks and Saturday lunch.

Children

A Children’s Program for ages K-5th grade will be provided at First Christian Church, Athens, on Friday from 6:45-8:30 pm and Saturday from 8:45 am-12:30 pm, with leadership provided by children’s ministry leaders from Georgia Disciples congregations. Nursery care will be available at First Christian Church, Athens, from 8:45 am-12:30 pm for babies and young children, ages infant through pre-K. Registration for children covers Saturday snacks and a child-friendly Saturday lunch, which will be available at luncheon locations. For infants, parents should supply diapers, bottles, feeding instructions, etc.

Registration

A separate registration must be completed for each person attending, including children and youth. Registration deadline is November 5, 2022. Parents of youth and children also must complete a Children & Youth Information Form here for each child or youth. Email copies of form and child’s insurance card to the Regional Office. Forms also may be mailed to the Christian Church in Georgia, 2306 Vineville Avenue, Ste. B, Macon, GA 31204.