About Us
Comprised of more than 400 churches, more than 1,000 clergy members, and approximately 220,000 lay members, The North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church seeks to fulfill the mission of our denomination: “To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”
Offices
Bishop | Bishop and Extended Cabinet
Benefits | Resources for Conference Pension and Health Benefits
Center for Clergy Excellence | Support for Board of Ordained Ministry and Conference clergy
Center for Congregational Excellence | Planting new United Methodist congregations, and developing existing congregations
Communications | Keep informed and connected through the Office of Communications
Districts | The 8 District Offices of the North Georgia Conference
Technology | Technical and web support for North Georgia Conference
Treasurer | Financial reporting and information, fund numbers
Structure and Leadership
The North Georgia Conference is a regional body of The United Methodist Church. It includes 8 smaller geographical divisions called “districts.” The North Georgia Conference is overseen by Bishop Robin Dease. The Conference is headquartered in Atlanta. Every year, typically in June, laity and clergy of the North Georgia Conference gather for business and worship at an event called the North Georgia Annual Conference.
Related Organizations
In the state there are two United Methodist seminaries (Candler School of Theology and Gammon Theological Seminary) and nine United Methodist-related colleges and universities (Andrew College, Clark Atlanta University, Emory University, LaGrange College, Oxford College, Paine College, Reinhardt University, Wesleyan College and Young Harris College).
The North Georgia Conference has an active camp and retreat ministry, including Glisson Camp and Retreat Center in Dahlonega and Grow Day Camps hosted at various United Methodist churches. Related agencies include Murphy-Harpst Children’s Centers, Wellroot Family Services, North Georgia Conference Housing and Homeless Council, Wesley Woods Senior Living, Aldersgate Homes/Collinswood, the Faith Connection Federal Credit Union, and The Georgia United Methodist Foundation.
About the Denomination
The United Methodist Church is an 11-million-strong global church that opens hearts, open minds, and opens doors through active engagement with our world. John Wesley and the early Methodists placed primary emphasis on Christian living, on putting faith and love into action. This emphasis has continued to be a hallmark of United Methodism today. Find more about The United Methodist Church at www.umc.org.
Our Location
The United Methodist Center's address is 1700 Century Circle NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30345. We are just off I-85 and Clairmont Road in the Century Center complex. The phone number is 678-533-1399.
Media Contact
Sybil Davidson
sybil@ngumc.org
678-533-1377