Did you leave Annual Conference 2017 inspired to learn more about excellent worship practices and ready to get creative? There are a number of upcoming opportunities for your church: Room at the Table: Celebrating People of All Abilities August 13 ​There is always room at God’s table for everyone! You are invited to join us August 13 at 10:30 am in Cannon Chapel at Emory University to experience inclusive worship that is inviting to people with mental health, sensory, intellectual and other ...

The North Georgia Conference Bridges partnerships are based on a 50/50 relationship between our Conference and Methodist mission colleagues around the world. Rev. Herzen Andone, Conference Director of Connectional Ministries, gave an update to members of the 2017 Annual Conference on three Bridges. The Bridge to El Salvador has been active every year since its launch, according to Andone. Two teams from the LaGrange District and one from LaGrange College travel to El Salvador each year and are ...

Throughout the 2017 Annual Conference session, members saw the reach of the United Methodist connection from our local communities, across our Conference, and around the world. Several churches and individuals were recognized during the Conference session for exemplary work in outreach, evangelism, and more.    The One Matters Award, given by Discipleship Ministries to a congregation that has grown in numbers and recovered from a struggle, was presented to Suwannee Worship Center UMC and Rev. ...

More than a theme, "Show Your Work: Worship That Inspires Action," was put into practice at the 2017 North Georgia Annual Conference session. The 3-day event focused on praise and worship, and emphasized the importance of worship planning and preparation.  Four primary services themselves progressed through the stages of worship. The Annual Conference began with gathering (Opening Worship), moved into the word proclaimed (Service of Remembrance), a time of response (Ordination), and sending ...

Sessions Five and Six: Depart to Serve Survey Please share your feedback on Annual Conference 2017 in this post-conference survey.  TAKE SURVEY  Housing and Homeless Council Housing and Homeless Council President Laura Rappold thanked churches for their generous support of the Homeless Offering. Because of that generosity, the Council was able to award $121,000 to ministries to the homeless and very poor in each of our 12 districts this spring. She also invited members to an upcoming conference...

Photos Talented photographers are capturing Annual Conference. See photos from each day. Pre-Conference Photos  Session One Session Two  All Photos  The morning began early for members of the North Georgia Conference. The Annual Conference 5K run/walk was sponsored by the Conference Council on Youth Ministries. Proceeds raised will to to the Youth Service Fund. A fund raised by youth, administered by youth, to support youth ministries. Two powerful worship services anchored the day. Members ...

The Hicks family surrounds baby Rowan Atticus Hicks as he is baptized by his grandmother Rev. Nanci Hicks and Bishop Sue. In the church there is no "them." There is only "us." —Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson Go to the Font: Annual Conference Opens With Worship The 2017 North Georgia Annual Conference embraced its theme from the beginning, "Show Your Work: Excellent Worship That Inspires Action." The spirit moved in a powerful opening worship service planned by Rev. Sonny Sellers of Griffin First ...

Young Adults kick off Conference with their annual gathering! Photo by Rev. Dr. Joseph McBrayer. Thousands of North Georgia United Methodists and guests began gathering in Athens today for the 2017 Annual Conference session. Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson, our Conference's first female bishop, will preside over the three-day annual meeting June 13-15.This year we will focus on excellent worship that inspires action.  The sessions will be anchored by four worship experiences, each led by talented ...

Annual Conference members who attended their District Pre-Conference Briefing learned about the property management proposal from the Conference Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees and Conference Treasurer have answered questions about how the proposed conference-wide property management structure will work in a Q&A on the conference website.  Questions answered include why the change is being proposed and how funds from property sales will be managed.  Read the Q&A and view at PDF of ...

By Ansley Brackin Communications Clergy and laity may find themselves singing “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” as they walk into the Classic Center for Annual Conference this year. The visuals for the annual meeting in Athens will consist of fonts, worship banners, and prayer stations, reflecting the 2017 theme of “worship that inspires action.” Annual Conference 2017, presided by Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson, invites clergy and laity to “show their work” when it comes to excellent worship. ...