Annual Conference 2021: Worship

Annual Conference 2021

Annual Conference 2021: Deaconess Commissioning

Bishop Sue commissions 5 new Deaconesses

Newnan Area Disaster Response

Photos from Newnan following the March 2021 Tornado

Annual Conference 2020

Terry and Sue Raymond Receive SEJ Siedschlag Award

Installation Services for New District Superintendents

Installation of Rev. Dr. Jessica Terrell and Rev. Greg Porterfield

Annual Conference 2019 | Session 7

Annual Conference 2019 | Session 8 and Closing Worship

Annual Conference 2019 | Session 4

Annual Conference 2019 | Session 5

Annual Conference 2019 | Session 6 Ordination Service

Annual Conference 2019 | Session 2 and Retiree Celebration

Annual Conference 2019 | Session 3 and Service of Remembrance

Annual Conference 2019 | Meals and Memories

Annual Conference 2019 | Session 1 and Opening Worship

Annual Conference 2019 | T-Shirt Tuesday

Annual Conference 2019 | Pre-Conference Prep and Gatherings

Retiree Day Apart and Luncheon

Retirees and ordinands gathered for a spring day apart.

General Conference 2019 | Day 3

General Conference 2019 | Day 2

General Conference 2019 | Day 1

General Conference 2019 | Prayer and Preparation

North Georgia Disaster Academy

More than 100 gathered for North Georgia's Disaster Academy at Salem UMC in Conyers.

Conference Retiree Christmas Party

2018 Christmas Party at Embry Hills UMC

Cabinet Serves at Disaster Response Warehouse

Bishop Sue and the Cabinet set a day aside to serve at the Conference Disaster Response Warehouse at Impact

Social Principles Discussion

North Georgia UMs discuss draft Social Principles update at Peachtree Road UMC

Session 5 / 2018 North Georgia Annual Conference

Session 6 / NGAC 2018

5K / AC 2018

The 12th annual NGUMC 5K took place on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. This year the 5K benefitted youth mission and service opportunities in the churches of our conference through the Youth Service Fund.

Session 2 / NGAC 2018

Session 2 was full of voting, spiritual disciplines, and reports from Fresh Expressions, Finance, Scouting, Action Ministries, and much more. The big event of this session was the Passing of The Mantle, where we got to celebrate those retiring.

Session 3 / NGAC 2018

Session 4 / 2018 North Georgia Annual Conference

The Service of Ordination, Commissioning, and Licensure is inspirational and moving celebration. Rev. Byron Thomas brought the Message with conviction. St. James Alpharetta Celebration Choir provided the music.

Around Annual Conference 2018

Faces of Annual Conference 2018. See anyone you know?

Session 1 / NGAC 2018

Day 1 of Annual Conference has ended and the Spirit is alive and well. Opening worship, the first round of reports, young adult event, and clergy executive sessions kick off the week in Athens.

Pre-Conference 2018

As Annual Conference commences, friends from across North Georgia come together as one. Pre-Conference includes registration, Associate Secretaries meetings, Deacons dinner, and much more.

Prayer Service for Peace in Korea

North Georgia United Methodists gathered at Korean Church of Atlanta to pray for the Korean Penisula, the U.S., and the world. Photos courtesy of KCA UMC.

Retiree Christmas Party 2017

Christmas Open House 2017

Loading Relief Supplies for UMCOR Delivery

Bibliodrama

Fall 2017 Bibliodrama Class at Candler

Multi-Faith Community Prayer Gathering

Bishop Sue participates in A Multi-faith Community Prayer Gathering at the Clarkston Community Center. Photos: Rev. Joseph McBrayer

Loads of Love

Churches across North Georgia are collecting truckloads of UMCOR Relief Kits

School of Congregational Development 2017

UMC SCD 2017 in Atlanta

ADOX District Office Tour

Tour the new ADOX District Office (Photos: Pam Sheldon)

Session 6 | NGAC 2017

Session 5 | NGAC 2017

Session 4 | NGAC 2017

Session 3 | NGAC 2017

Session 2 | NGAC 2017

5k | Annual Conference 3017

1st Session | NGAC 2017

Meals and Gatherings | AC 2017

Pre-Conference 2017

Here are the Gatherings and meeting that happen before conference begins.

Native American Gathering 2017

Every year, North Georgia United Methodists gather for a special Native American Service at Pine Log UMC.

Zoe Ministry Trip | January 2017

Mission Trip to Lumberton, NC

North Georgia Conference Connectional Ministries staff and cabinet spent a week serving in Lumberton, NC, a community hard hit by Hurricane Matthew.

The Sound of Freedom Concert

Johns Creek UMC celebrated the restoration of their pipe organ, donated by Trinity Church in NY, and previously damaged from 9/11.

Advent Hot Cocoa Outreach

North Georgia United Methodists offered free hot cocoa and a warm invitation to visit a United Methodist Church this Christmas.

2016 Christmas Open House

The Methodist Center hosted an Open House, complete with Christmas decorations and even a photo booth.

Responding to Hurricane Matthew

What'll Ya Have

North Georgia serves up lunch to members of Global Ministries Board of Directors and Staff. Photos: Rev. Joseph McBrayer

Quadrennial Leadership Training 2016

2016 Conference Committees Meet

Service of Installation for Bishop Sue Haupert- Johnson

Photos by Pam Sheldon and Rev. Joseph McBrayer

Global Mission Fellows Commissioning

Global Ministries commissions 46 young adult missionaries in Atlanta

SEJ Conference 2016

Delegates across the Southeastern Jurisdiction gather at Lake Junaluska

Annual Conference 2016: Day 3

Behind the Scenes

We love Annual Conference volunteers, organizers, and associate secretaries!

Annual Conference 2016: Day 2

Annual Conference 5K: Youth Service Fund Run

Celebrating the Ministry of Bishop and Mrs. Watson

Annual Conference 2016: Day 1

Meals and Gatherings

Special meals and events at AC2016

Ordained and Commissioned Group Shots

Service of Ordination and Commissioning - Annual Conference 2016

Annual Conference 2016 - Pre-Conference

United Methodists gather in Athens!

General Conference 2016: Week 2

General Conference Photos: Weekend

General Conference Day 3 Photos

Work in plenary and legislative committees continues

General Conference: Day 2 Photos

North Georgia's delegation joined in worship and discussion before breaking into legislative committees.

General Conference: Welcome to Portland and Opening Worship

The United Methodist Church’s top legislative body meets at the Oregon Convention Center

Palm Sunday/Leave-Take Service at Druid Hills UMC

Druid Hills UMC host their final services on Palm Sunday.

Dances with the Stars 2016

Clergy put on their dancing shoes to raise money for the Matthew Initiative

LaGrange College Mission Celebration 2016

LaGrange College partnered with Global Ministries for its Inaugural missions conference.

Prayers for General Conference at Zoar UMC

Several gathered at Zoar UMC to prayer over North Georgia's delegates for General Conference 2016

Missions Networking Gathering

A chance for those involved with and interested in missions to meet and discuss ideas and experiences.

Common Ground Grand Opening Weekend

Connexion UMC at North Covington opened a coffee shop next door to their sanctuary.

Getting to Know Your Neighbor - Riverdale

Riverdale UMC tapped into its multicultural history through stories told by church members.

Fall Fun at Rome UMCs

Several United Methodist Churches in Rome are celebrating the fall season with animal blessings, yard sales, and pumpkin patches.

Walk In It Retreat

The Walk In It Children's Retreat for 3rd-6th graders took place in September 2015 at Glisson Camp and Retreat Center.

Buford First Christian Life Center Ground Breaking

Buford First UMC breaks ground on a Christian Life Center in order to continue serving their dedicated community.

The Vine Flowery Branch

The Vine opens a second campus in Flowery Branch through a marriage with The Springs

Annual Conference 2015- Session 8

Highlights: Appointments, Closing Worship

Annual Conference 2015- Session 7

Highlights: Connectional Ministries, Glisson, Congregational Development Report

Annual Conference 2015- Session 6

Highlights:, Action Ministries, Churches of Excellence, UMM, UMW, Simpsonwood

Annual Conference 2015- Session 5

Highlights: Welcoming GBGM, Denman Awards, UM Children's Home,

Annual Conference 2015- Session 4

highlights: Service of Remembrance, MyUmCall, GBGM

Annual Conference 2015 - Session 3

Highlights: Retiree Speeches, Passing of the Mantle

Annual Conference 2015: Imagine No Malaria 5K

Annual Conference 2015 - Ordination Service (Session 2)