South West Special Events and News

 

Every Mother's Day is a time to appreciate the special women in our lives by supporting the Wesley Woods Mother’s Day Offering.

Wesley Woods relies on the Mother's Day Offering to provide charitable financial assistance for housing and meals to our residents, pastoral care, and wellness nurses and programming - all of which help us carry out our mission to create communities of connection, well-being and promise for older adults.

Please support Wesley Woods by downloading the Mother's Day Offering materials here. No log-in is needed- just scroll down to find:

  • Videos for your church website, e-newsletter and worship services
  • Flyers in 3 sizes to promote the offering in the way that works best for your church: e-newsletters, bulletin inserts, online worship, posters and Sunday School announcements
  • Messaging for use on your website, online worship, e-newsletters and bulletins
  • Online giving slides
  • Pulpit talking points (2 minutes)
  • Wesley Woods logo and photos
Special Notes:
  • Add Wesley Woods as a drop-down on your online giving page if possible.
  • Please return your Mother’s Day Offering gifts to:
Wesley Woods
1817 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
by September 1, 2024.

 

 

 

National Fellowship of Associate Members and Local Pastors    
Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana
September 12-14, 2024

Click here for more details

 

 

Georgia Pastors' School Registration is Open!

Active and retired United Methodist clergy and their families are invited to experience continuing education and personal renewal at Georgia Pastors School in July! Registration is now open.

2024 speakers include Bishop Robin Dease, Bishop David Graves, Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz, Rev. Dr. Ted Goshorn, and Rev. Dr. Teresa Fry Brown.
Register

Clergy Rest & Renewal Retreat

May 13-14
Clergy Rest & Renewal Retreats are designed exclusively for North Georgia UMC clergy. Held at Salem Campground in Covington, the next retreat will be May 13-14. To find out more about the retreat, visit https://www.ngumc.org/clergyR&R

Rebuilding Hope: Work Teams Needed in Griffin and West Point Areas


Dr. Stephen Redmond of our Conference Disaster Response Warehouse helps with roof work on a home near Griffin.

In the aftermath of early 2023 tornadoes that swept across our state, North Georgia United Methodists are working with partners to bring hope and recovery to those affected — particularly those in hardest-hit areas around West Point and Griffin. 

With 20 ongoing projects and more in the pipeline, now is the time for church work teams to join the disaster recovery effort.

Whether you are a seasoned team leader or an individual with a heart for service, there's an opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact.

Signing up is easy – just visit this link to register as a volunteer. Nearby teams can consider driving in for a day of service, while church partners are offering overnight housing at local host congregations for those who stay overnight. Teams are encouraged to make a “mission trip” out of the work and serve for a few days! 


West Georgia UMC Youth volunteered recently near West Point.

The North Georgia United Methodist Conference is calling on individuals and teams to join this mission.

Your time, skills, and compassion can make a world of difference for those here in our own Conference who have lost so much. Together, let's turn despair into hope and rebuild the lives of our neighbors.

​Sign up today at https://www.ngumc.org/longtermrecovery

If you would like to make a financial contribution for recovery efforts in the SouthWest District, please send your check marked for "Disaster Recovery" to SouthWest District, P. O. Box 13, Griffin, GA 30224.

 

 

 

UMC General Council on Finance & Administration - Ministry Partners:

The Ministry Partner Program of the General Council on Finance and Administration was created with the vision of providing connection within the denomination. GCFA seeks to build relationships with vendors and businesses outside of the connection in an effort to provide vetted and approved services to our annual conferences and churches. Our collective group of partners serve all the areas of the United Methodist Connection as we all work together to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

What we accomplish with our Ministry Partners

  • Provides the United Methodist Churches, Agencies, Annual Conferences, Camps, Retreat Centers, etc. cost saving solutions and products
  • Through cost-saving solutions, the UMC can focus those savings on their ministries
  • Provides vetted and credible businesses for our audience
  • Helps our connection solve problems as they manage their churches, programs, and ministries.
  • Creates a connection within the denomination and gives our partners access to our audience

Some of the Ministry Partners include Staples, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Educational Opportunities, Park N Fly, and many, many more.  For more information on discounts available to churches through this program, visit the website at:  https://www.gcfa.org/partners/

Pulpit Supply

 There are a number of excellent Certified Lay Speakers in the SouthWest District that are available for pulpit supply.  To schedule one of these, please contact Jeanie Enyart, District Director of Lay Servant Ministry.  She can be reached at jeanieenyart@gmail.com or 470-217-2173.  Click here to view more details about this program.  

Clergy CEU Opportunities

Clergy can participate in a variety of CEU opportunities through ClergyEducation.com.

Workshop leaders include:   Kay Kotan, Olu Brown and more!

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