Upcoming Events
172nd Regional Assembly of the Christian Church in Georgia
Make plans to attend the 172nd Regional Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Georgia, hosted by the Ray of Hope Christian Church, 2778 Snapfinger Rd, Decatur, GA 30034. Learn more and register 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.
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.
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! Learn more and register 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.
Regional Board Meeting - In Person
The Regional Board will meet in the metro Atlanta area for an in-person meeting (location TBA).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2025 Regional Youth Assembly
Join us for an inspiring 2025 Regional Youth Assembly at Epworth by the Sea on St. Simons Island, Georgia, from January 31 to February 2! This assembly is an incredible opportunity for the youth of the Christian Church (DOC) in Georgia to come together for fellowship, worship, and personal growth. Don’t miss out on this chance to deepen your faith and build lasting connections! Learn more and register here.
You’re invited to post this RYA 2025 flier in your church or include it in your church newsletter, Facebook, or Instagram page.
Giving Tuesday - Launch of Christmas Offering
Giving Tuesday is a global movement that celebrates the spirit of generosity and giving. It underscores the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations coming together to make a positive impact in the world. You can be part of this year’s Christmas Special Offering, which supports the impactful work of regional ministries in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). 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.
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.
Regional Board Meeting
We will meet from 9 am - 12:30 pm with all of the Board members, Staff, Commission Chairs, Ex-Officio members and other attendees.
We will share lunch together from 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm. After lunch Staff, Commission Chairs, Ex-Officio members and other attendees are free to go.
The Executive Committee and all At-Large board members will meet from 1:15 pm - 3 pm to participate in a discernment process regarding significant decions necessary for the direction and focus of our ministry. We truly need all hands and minds on deck from the Executive Committee and At-Large members during this discernment process. For more information contact the Regional Office.
Regional Assembly
The Christian Church (DOC) in Georgia meets for its 171st Regional Assembly.
Regional Youth Assembly
Disciples youth and their friends in grades 6-12 are invited to the annual Regional Youth Assembly at Epworth By the Sea, St. Simons, GA.
Preaching in a Divided Age: Part 2 from “Surviving a Dangerous Sermon”
Dr. Frank A. Thomas, Director of the PhD Program in African American Preaching and Sacred Rhetoric and Professor of Homiletics at Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, IN, leads the discussion, which is part of the Christian Church in Georgia Upgrade Thursdays programming. Upgrade Thursdays is a creative virtual program every second and fourth Thursday from 7-8 pm in January, February, and March, as well as August, September, and October. Learn more here.
Youth Regional Assembly
Get ready to join with Disciples youth from Georgia at the annual Regional Youth Assembly February 24-26, 2023, at Epworth by the Sea, St. Simons, GA. The theme “Breakthrough” will guide the gathering; registration and more information coming soon.
Preaching in a Divided Age: Part 1 from “Surviving a Dangerous Sermon”
Dr. Frank A. Thomas, Director of the PhD Program in African American Preaching and Sacred Rhetoric and Professor of Homiletics at Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, IN, leads the discussion, which is part of the Christian Church in Georgia Upgrade Thursdays programming. Upgrade Thursdays is a creative virtual program every second and fourth Thursday from 7-8 pm in January, February, and March, as well as August, September, and October. Learn more here.
Week of Compassion Special Offering
Week of Compassion Special Offering February 19-26, 2023
Week of Compassion: Your Compassion at Work
Rev. Caroline Hamilton-Arnold, Associate Director of Domestic Disaster Response for Week of Compassion, leads the discussion, which is part of the Christian Church in Georgia Upgrade Thursdays programming. Upgrade Thursdays is a creative virtual program every second and fourth Thursday from 7-8 pm in January, February, and March, as well as August, September, and October. Learn more here.
Seeing is Believing: Cultivating God’s Vision in Your Church
Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale, founder and Senior Pastor of Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur, leads the discussion, which is part of the Christian Church in Georgia Upgrade Thursdays programming. Upgrade Thursdays is a creative virtual program every second and fourth Thursday from 7-8 pm in January, February, and March, as well as August, September, and October. Learn more here.
Hijacking Jesus: A Rebuke of Christian Nationalism
Rev. Adam Bradley, Associate Pastor, Downey Avenue Christian Church, Indianapolis, IN, leads the discussion, which is part of the Christian Church in Georgia Upgrade Thursdays programming. Upgrade Thursdays is a creative virtual program every second and fourth Thursday from 7-8 pm in January, February, and March, as well as August, September, and October. Learn more here.
Regional Assembly 2022
The Christian Church in Georgia is happy to announce a return to an in-person Regional Assembly on November 11-12, 2022. Hosted by First Christian Church, Athens, the 170th Georgia Regional Assembly theme is “Re-Church: Re-cast Your Net” from John 21. The event will include opportunities for learning, worship, and reconnecting for Disciples of all ages. Learn more and register here.
Regional Assembly 2022
The Christian Church in Georgia is happy to announce a return to an in-person Regional Assembly on November 11-12, 2022. Hosted by First Christian Church, Athens, the 170th Georgia Regional Assembly theme is “Re-Church: Re-cast Your Net” from John 21. The event will include opportunities for learning, worship, and reconnecting for Disciples of all ages. Learn more and register here.