Upcoming Events
Book Discussion on Christian Nationalism
The Christian Church in Georgia is hosting a summer book discussion on Christian Nationalism every 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening which concludes September 9, 2025.
According to the organization Christians Against Christian Nationalism, Christian nationalism is “a political ideology and cultural framework that merges American and Christian identities. Christian Nationalism threatens American democracy, distorts America's promise of religious freedom for all, and distorts Christianity by taking its central message as a gospel of love and turning it into a false idol of power.” Learn more about Christian nationalism from this list of resources curated by the Christian Church in Georgia.
Several Georgia Disciples clergy-scholars, including Rev. Dr. Jerry Gladson, Rev. Dr. Jarrod Longbons, Rev. Dr. Stan Saunders, and Rev. Dr. Darryl Trimiew, will be leading this series of virtual meetings in June. Contact the Regional Office for the zoom link.
Pro-Reconciliation Anti-Racism Training
This PRAR training, led by the Reconciliation Commission of the Christian Church in Virginia, returns this year for another training on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 9 am to 3 pm, after a successful Georgia training led by the team in 2024. This workshop, which will be held at Brookhaven Christian Church, 4500 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta, GA 30319, is open to lay leaders, clergy, regional staff, volunteers, and Regional Board members, and any interested members of Georgia Disciples congregations. This training also meets the Commission on Ministry Clergy PRAR requirement.
In conjunction with this PRAR workshop, a PRAR Training for Trainers will be led by the Virginia Region on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants must also attend the Friday workshop on September 12. If you have been wondering how you can get more involved with this work, this training is for you. More information and registration for both these opportunities coming soon. More information and registration available here.
2025 Craddock Lecture
Peachtree Christian Church invites you to the 2025 Craddock Lecture, featuring Rev. Dr. Jason Byassee, senior minister of Timothy Eaton Memorial Church in Toronto, Ontario and noted preacher, writer, and professor. His primary vocation is to reinvigorate today’s church with the best of ancient and contemporary wisdom for creatively faithful living. Learn more here.
“Thrive in 2025” —Monthly Church Growth Zoom Call
Join Pastor Kyle Ermoian, Director of New Church & Church Development, Christian Church in Georgia, every 3rd Thursday at 4 pm for a Zoom call on church growth. These monthly, 1-hour gatherings are targeted for pastors and designed to impart proven and practical principles to help our Georgia Disciples congregations grow in number and in spiritual depth. Email Pastor Kyle here for the Zoom link. Download a flier here.
Georgia Disciples Women Fall Retreat
Georgia Disciples Women will meet for a Fall Retreat at Epworth by the Sea in St. Simons, GA, guided by the scripture, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 and the theme “What is Your Fragrance?” Learn more and register here.
Reconciliation Ministry Special Offering
The Reconciliation Ministry Special Offering is received on the last Sunday in September and the first Sunday in October (World Communion Sunday) in support of ministries and congregations actively developing and implementing Pro-Reconciliation and Anti-Racist programs. These efforts take place through education, camp and conference, and relationship-building in many expressions of our Church, including right here in Georgia where we have offered two Reconciliation workshops in 2025 alone. Learn more here.
“Thrive in 2025” —Monthly Church Growth Zoom Call
Join Pastor Kyle Ermoian, Director of New Church & Church Development, Christian Church in Georgia, every 3rd Thursday at 4 pm for a Zoom call on church growth. These monthly, 1-hour gatherings are targeted for pastors and designed to impart proven and practical principles to help our Georgia Disciples congregations grow in number and in spiritual depth. Email Pastor Kyle here for the Zoom link. Download a flier here.
Regional Board Meeting - In Person
The Regional Board will meet in the metro Atlanta area for an in-person meeting (location TBA).
Healthy Boundaries 301: Money, Sex, & Power
An advanced discussion of healthy boundaries for clergy and church leaders, designed for those who have completed Healthy Boundaries 101. This workshop builds on the basics and applies boundaries principles to specific situations with a particular emphasis on power dynamics, finances, sexual harassment, and pornography. Learn more and register here.
Thanksgiving Special Offering
The Thanksgiving Offering supports Disciples colleges, universities, and theological institutions. Disciples have a long history of post-secondary and theological education. This offering helps support 15 colleges and universities, plus 7 seminaries and theological programs. Gifts from this offering continue the Disciples tradition of developing church and community leaders. Learn more here.
“Thrive in 2025” —Monthly Church Growth Zoom Call
Join Pastor Kyle Ermoian, Director of New Church & Church Development, Christian Church in Georgia, every 3rd Thursday at 4 pm for a Zoom call on church growth. These monthly, 1-hour gatherings are targeted for pastors and designed to impart proven and practical principles to help our Georgia Disciples congregations grow in number and in spiritual depth. Email Pastor Kyle here for the Zoom link. Download a flier here.
Christmas Special Offering
The Christmas Offering supports regional ministries in 31 regions across the United States and Canada. The Christmas Offering is a critical part of the Christian Church in Georgia because 100 percent of giving from Georgia congregations remains in the Georgia region, supporting regional camps, conferences, retreats, and programs, and playing a critical role in calling and ordaining new ministers. Learn more here.
“Thrive in 2025” —Monthly Church Growth Zoom Call
Join Pastor Kyle Ermoian, Director of New Church & Church Development, Christian Church in Georgia, every 3rd Thursday at 4 pm for a Zoom call on church growth. These monthly, 1-hour gatherings are targeted for pastors and designed to impart proven and practical principles to help our Georgia Disciples congregations grow in number and in spiritual depth. Email Pastor Kyle here for the Zoom link. Download a flier here.
Week of Compassion Special Offering
As the relief, refugee, and development mission fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Week of Compassion works with partners to alleviate suffering throughout the world. Each year in February, congregations across the United States and Canada collect a Special Offering for Week of Compassion, fueling Week of Compassion's work and witness throughout the whole year. Learn more here.
2026 Regional Youth Assembly
Join us for an inspiring 2026 Regional Youth Assembly at Epworth by the Sea on St. Simons Island, Georgia, from February 20-22! Building on the theme “Lean on Me,” the assembly will be an incredible opportunity for youth and friends of the Christian Church (DOC) in Georgia to experience and learn more about the importance of community. Rev. Kyle Ermoian, Georgia Disciples Director of New Church and Church Development is the keynote speaker. Don’t miss out on this chance to deepen your faith and build lasting connections! Registration coming soon.
Disciples Women Southeast Regional Fellowship Retreat
The Disciples Women of the Southeast Regional Fellowship (SERF) will gather at Christmount Christian Assembly, Black Mountain, NC, for a retreat around the theme, “You Are Enough.” Keynoter Rev. Dr. Marcia Whitney Mount Shoop will explore the theme along with the focus scripture 2 Corinthians 9:8. The Southeast Regional Fellowship (SERF) is a geographic cluster including Alabama-Northwest Florida, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia regions, as well as the Piedmont District Convention, Kentucky Christian Missionary Convention, and Obra Hispana. More information and registration coming soon.
Easter Special Offering
The Easter Offering supports General Ministries of the Church. General ministries serve across the United States and Canada, and around the world. General Ministries also partner in ministry with a variety of far-reaching and unique organizations. Learn more here.
Camp Workdays
Make plans to come to camp anytime during the week of May 30-June 6 to get camp ready for kids! More details to come.
Pentecost Special Offering
The Pentecost Offering supports Disciples Church development. Planning, nurturing and sustaining new congregation is part of the Disciples’ vision. This offering supports the specialized ministry of new church development through both regional and general programs. Gifts for this offering are divided equally between the region in which they’re given and the New Church Ministry. Learn more here.
Chi Rho Camp
For youth who have completed grades 6, 7, or 8 by the end of the 2025/2026 academic year.
Chrysalis Camp
For youth who have complete grades 1 or 2 by the end of the 2025/2026 academic year.
Junior Camp
For youth who have completed grades 6, 7, or 8 by the end of the 2025/2026 academic year.
Genesis Camp
For youth who have complete Kindergarten by the end of the 2025/2026 academic year, with a parent, grandparent, or other adult.
CYF Conference
For youth who have complete grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 by the end of the 2025/2026 academic year.
Oasis Day Camp
A day camp on July 14, 15, and 16 for Wilkinson County 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders and giving Georgia Disciples youth the opportunity to serve as Counselors in Training (CITs). CIT youth must have completed grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 by the end of 2025/2026 academic year.
Reconciliation Ministry Special Offering
The Reconciliation Ministry Special Offering is received on the last Sunday in September and the first Sunday in October (World Communion Sunday) in support of ministries and congregations actively developing and implementing Pro-Reconciliation and Anti-Racist programs. These efforts take place through education, camp and conference, and relationship-building in many expressions of our Church. Learn more here.
Thanksgiving Special Offering
The Thanksgiving Offering supports Disciples colleges, universities, and theological institutions. Disciples have a long history of post-secondary and theological education. This offering helps support 15 colleges and universities, plus 7 seminaries and theological programs. Gifts from this offering continue the Disciples tradition of developing church and community leaders. Learn more here.
Christmas Special Offering
The Christmas Offering supports regional ministries in 31 regions across the United States and Canada. The Christmas Offering is a critical part of the Christian Church in Georgia because 100 percent of giving from Georgia congregations remains in the Georgia region, supporting regional camps, conferences, retreats, and programs, and playing a critical role in calling and ordaining new ministers. Learn more here.
Book Discussion on Christian Nationalism
The Christian Church in Georgia is hosting a summer book discussion on Christian Nationalism on August 26, from 7-8 pm, and continuing every 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening through September 9, 2025.
According to the organization Christians Against Christian Nationalism, Christian nationalism is “a political ideology and cultural framework that merges American and Christian identities. Christian Nationalism threatens American democracy, distorts America's promise of religious freedom for all, and distorts Christianity by taking its central message as a gospel of love and turning it into a false idol of power.” Learn more about Christian nationalism from this list of resources curated by the Christian Church in Georgia.
Several Georgia Disciples clergy-scholars, including Rev. Dr. Jerry Gladson, Rev. Dr. Jarrod Longbons, Rev. Dr. Stan Saunders, and Rev. Dr. Darryl Trimiew, will be leading this series of virtual meetings in June. Contact the Regional Office for the zoom link.
“Thrive in 2025” —Monthly Church Growth Zoom Call
Join Pastor Kyle Ermoian, Director of New Church & Church Development, Christian Church in Georgia, every 3rd Thursday at 4 pm for a Zoom call on church growth. These monthly, 1-hour gatherings are targeted for pastors and designed to impart proven and practical principles to help our Georgia Disciples congregations grow in number and in spiritual depth. Email Pastor Kyle here for the Zoom link. Download a flier here.
Book Discussion on Christian Nationalism
The Christian Church in Georgia is hosting a summer book discussion on Christian Nationalism on August 12, from 7-8 pm, and continuing every 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening through September 9, 2025.
According to the organization Christians Against Christian Nationalism, Christian nationalism is “a political ideology and cultural framework that merges American and Christian identities. Christian Nationalism threatens American democracy, distorts America's promise of religious freedom for all, and distorts Christianity by taking its central message as a gospel of love and turning it into a false idol of power.” Learn more about Christian nationalism from this list of resources curated by the Christian Church in Georgia.
Several Georgia Disciples clergy-scholars, including Rev. Dr. Jerry Gladson, Rev. Dr. Jarrod Longbons, Rev. Dr. Stan Saunders, and Rev. Dr. Darryl Trimiew, will be leading this series of virtual meetings in June. Contact the Regional Office for the zoom link.
Called Regional Assembly
A called Regional Assembly has been scheduled for Saturday, July 26, at 1 pm, at First Christian Church of Macon, 2306 Vineville Ave Macon, GA, for the purpose of voting on the candidate for Regional Minister who has been unanimously approved the the Regional Board. All members of the Christian Church in Georgia are invited to attend the Assembly. Participants will have the opportunity to meet the candidate, and then the voting members will proceed to vote on extending a call. We have communicated with each congregation, inviting each to send the appropriate number of voting representatives. Additionally, all clergy withcurrent standing in the region are recognized as voting members. All names of voting members – whether clergy or sent by congregations – must be submitted by Saturday, July 19 to the credentialing committee to be eligible to vote. Please submit names to Archie Jenkins.
CAMP CHRISTIAN YADA RETREAT
The YADA (Young Adult Disciples Association) annual retreat will be a weekend where young adults, ages one year post high-school to 30, can fellowship and grow closer to God as we gather around the theme of "Time After Time" to discuss all the phases of life and how Christ guides us through all of them. The event begins at Camp Christian on Friday evening at 6:30 pm (eat dinner before arrival), and concludes Sunday morning at 10 am. All meals are included Saturday, as well as breakfast on Sunday. Accommodations will be in Woodland Lodge. Registration is $125; register no later than July 23 using the link below.
Book Discussion on Christian Nationalism
The Christian Church in Georgia is hosting a summer book discussion on Christian Nationalism on July 22, from 7-8 pm, and continuing every 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening through September 9, 2025.
According to the organization Christians Against Christian Nationalism, Christian nationalism is “a political ideology and cultural framework that merges American and Christian identities. Christian Nationalism threatens American democracy, distorts America's promise of religious freedom for all, and distorts Christianity by taking its central message as a gospel of love and turning it into a false idol of power.” Learn more about Christian nationalism from this list of resources curated by the Christian Church in Georgia.
Several Georgia Disciples clergy-scholars, including Rev. Dr. Jerry Gladson, Rev. Dr. Jarrod Longbons, Rev. Dr. Stan Saunders, and Rev. Dr. Darryl Trimiew, will be leading this series of virtual meetings in June. Contact the Regional Office for the zoom link.
“Thrive in 2025” —Monthly Church Growth Zoom Call
Join Pastor Kyle Ermoian, Director of New Church & Church Development, Christian Church in Georgia, every 3rd Thursday at 4 pm for a Zoom call on church growth. These monthly, 1-hour gatherings are targeted for pastors and designed to impart proven and practical principles to help our Georgia Disciples congregations grow in number and in spiritual depth. Email Pastor Kyle here for the Zoom link. Download a flier here.
Oasis Day Camp
A day camp on July 15, 16, and 17 for Wilkinson County 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders and giving Georgia Disciples youth the opportunity to serve as Counselors in Training (CITs). CIT youth must have completed grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 by the end of 2024/2025 academic year.
General Assembly of the Christian Church (DOC)
Join with Disciples from across the US and Canada, as well as global and ministry and mission partners, for the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Memphis, TN. More information to come.
Book Discussion on Christian Nationalism
The Christian Church in Georgia is hosting a summer book discussion on Christian Nationalism on July 8 from 7-8 pm, and continuing every 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening through September 9, 2025.
According to the organization Christians Against Christian Nationalism, Christian nationalism is “a political ideology and cultural framework that merges American and Christian identities. Christian Nationalism threatens American democracy, distorts America's promise of religious freedom for all, and distorts Christianity by taking its central message as a gospel of love and turning it into a false idol of power.” Learn more about Christian nationalism from this list of resources curated by the Christian Church in Georgia.
Several Georgia Disciples clergy-scholars, including Rev. Dr. Jerry Gladson, Rev. Dr. Jarrod Longbons, Rev. Dr. Stan Saunders, and Rev. Dr. Darryl Trimiew, will be leading this series of virtual meetings in June. Contact the Regional Office for the zoom link.
Book Discussion on Christian Nationalism
The Christian Church in Georgia is hosting a summer book discussion on Christian Nationalism beginning June 24, 2025, from 7-8 pm and continuing every 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening through September 9, 2025.
According to the organization Christians Against Christian Nationalism, Christian nationalism is “a political ideology and cultural framework that merges American and Christian identities. Christian Nationalism threatens American democracy, distorts America's promise of religious freedom for all, and distorts Christianity by taking its central message as a gospel of love and turning it into a false idol of power.” Learn more about Christian nationalism from this list of resources curated by the Christian Church in Georgia.
Several Georgia Disciples clergy-scholars, including Rev. Dr. Jerry Gladson, Rev. Dr. Jarrod Longbons, Rev. Dr. Stan Saunders, and Rev. Dr. Darryl Trimiew, will be leading this series of virtual meetings in June. Contact the Regional Office for the zoom link.
Clergy Connection Call
On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, at 12 pm, clergy are invited to stop by for an hour of conversation and idea-sharing with Interim Regional Minister, Rev. Joan Bell-Haynes. For more information and a Zoom link to any of these virtual meetings, contact the Regional Office.
CYF Conference
For youth who have complete grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 by the end of the 2024/2025 academic year.
Genesis Camp
For youth who have complete Kindergarten by the end of the 2024/2025 academic year, with a parent, grandparent, or other adult.
“Thrive in 2025” —Monthly Church Growth Zoom Call
Join Pastor Kyle Ermoian, Director of New Church & Church Development, Christian Church in Georgia, every 3rd Thursday at 4 pm for a Zoom call on church growth. These monthly, 1-hour gatherings are targeted for pastors and designed to impart proven and practical principles to help our Georgia Disciples congregations grow in number and in spiritual depth. Email Pastor Kyle here for the Zoom link. Download a flier here.
Understanding Christian Nationalism: A Webinar for Georgia Disciples
Rev. Beau Underwood, co-author of Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism, published by Chalice Press, is coming (virtually) to Georgia Disciples on Monday June 16, 2025, to participate in a summer webinar series on understanding Christian nationalism. The author visit will be followed by a series to discuss the book beginning Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 7-8 pm, and continuing every 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening through September 9, 2025.
According to the organization Christians Against Christian Nationalism, Christian nationalism is “a political ideology and cultural framework that merges American and Christian identities. Christian Nationalism threatens American democracy, distorts America's promise of religious freedom for all, and distorts Christianity by taking its central message as a gospel of love and turning it into a false idol of power.” Learn more about Christian nationalism from this list of resources curated by the Christian Church in Georgia.
Several Georgia Disciples clergy-scholars, including Rev. Dr. Jerry Gladson, Rev. Dr. Jarrod Longbons, Rev. Dr. Stan Saunders, and Rev. Dr. Darryl Trimiew, will be leading this series of virtual meetings in June. Contact the Regional Office for the Zoom link for this series.
Junior Camp
For youth who have completed grades 6, 7, or 8 by the end of the 2024/2025 academic year.
Chrysalis Camp
For youth who have complete grades 1 or 2 by the end of the 2024/2025 academic year.
Clergy Connection Call
On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, at 12 pm, clergy are invited to stop by for an hour of conversation and idea-sharing with Interim Regional Minister, Rev. Joan Bell-Haynes. For more information and a Zoom link to any of these virtual meetings, contact the Regional Office.
Chi Rho Camp
For youth who have completed grades 6, 7, or 8 by the end of the 2024/2025 academic year.
Required Camp Safety & Boundaries Training
Camp staff and volunteers (directors, counselors and CIT’s) are required to complete “Creating a Safe Environment (CASE),” a child safety workshop suitable for those working in youth-serving ministries. The 2.5 hour workshop offered through the Insurance Board and its partner, Praesidium, is a state of the art, research based, facilitator-led, video-based training that provides practical solutions to navigating the many "gray areas" that can emerge day-to-day. Registration coming soon.
Pentecost Special Offering
The Pentecost Offering supports Disciples Church development. Planning, nurturing and sustaining new congregation is part of the Disciples’ vision. This offering supports the specialized ministry of new church development through both regional and general programs. Gifts for this offering are divided equally between the region in which they’re given and the New Church Ministry. Learn more here.
Camp Workdays
Make plans to come to camp anytime during the week of May 31-June 7 to get ready for camp. Carolyn Grant of Sandy Springs Christian Church is heading up this project; contact Marilyn Parks or Pam VanDusen, Regional Co-Directors of Camping Program here for details.
Clergy Connection Call
On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, at 12 pm, clergy are invited to stop by for an hour of conversation and idea-sharing with Interim Regional Minister, Rev. Joan Bell-Haynes. For more information and a Zoom link to any of these virtual meetings, contact the Regional Office.
Required Camp Safety & Boundaries Training
Camp staff and volunteers (directors, counselors and CIT’s) are required to complete “Creating a Safe Environment (CASE),” a child safety workshop suitable for those working in youth-serving ministries. The 2.5 hour workshop offered through the Insurance Board and its partner, Praesidium, is a state of the art, research based, facilitator-led, video-based training that provides practical solutions to navigating the many "gray areas" that can emerge day-to-day. Registration coming soon.
“Thrive in 2025” —Monthly Church Growth Zoom Call
Join Pastor Kyle Ermoian, Director of New Church & Church Development, Christian Church in Georgia, every 3rd Thursday at 4 pm for a Zoom call on church growth. These monthly, 1-hour gatherings are targeted for pastors and designed to impart proven and practical principles to help our Georgia Disciples congregations grow in number and in spiritual depth. Email Pastor Kyle here for the Zoom link. Download a flier here.
Clergy Connection Call
On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, at 12 pm, clergy are invited to stop by for an hour of conversation and idea-sharing with Interim Regional Minister, Rev. Joan Bell-Haynes. For more information and a Zoom link to any of these virtual meetings, contact the Regional Office.
Regional Board Meeting - In Person
The Regional Board will meet at The Table at First Christian Church Warner Robins for an in-person meeting, located at 100 North Houston Road, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093.
Clergy Connection Call
On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, at 12 pm, clergy are invited to stop by for an hour of conversation and idea-sharing with Interim Regional Minister, Rev. Joan Bell-Haynes. For more information and a Zoom link to any of these virtual meetings, contact the Regional Office.