North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church

06/11/2026

Hear from South Georgia United Methodists about what they think of unifying with North Georgia United Methodists! South Georgia voted a resounding "yes," and next week in Athens, North Georgia, it's your turn.

06/10/2026

Early Response Teams (ERT) Training will be held at Newnan First on Saturday, June 27, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To serve on an ERT, you will be responding during the initial phase of a disaster. The work will vary from clearing bush & debris, mucking out homes, chainsaw work, and providing a caring, Christian presence. Grab some friends and learn how YOU can be the hands and feet after a disaster strikes.

https://onrealm.org/newnanfumc/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=MTdhOTM2M2UtMTA4MC00MjFlLTg5ODMtYjQzMzAxM2I3M2Zl

06/05/2026

Catch up with Bishop Dease and Rev. Rodrigo Cruz after the South Georgia Annual Conference earlier this week. In Athens, it's your turn, North Georgia, to vote on unification. Hear what they have to say and visit the website if you have questions, to sign up for the Town Hall Zoom Meeting on Wednesday, June 10, at 6:30 p.m.

06/01/2026

The South Georgia Annual Conference approved the Common Table Report on Unification by a vote of 284 to 10, marking a significant step forward in the ongoing unification process.

North Georgia, it's your turn! You will have the opportunity to weigh in on the same report when delegates gather June 17–20. Those wishing to review the full report ahead of the vote can find it beginning on page 31 of the conference handbook. You can find the handbook on the website.

For members seeking more information or wanting to submit questions before the vote, a Zoom Town Hall Meeting has been scheduled for June 10 at 6:30 p.m. Please register on the website to receive the Zoom link.

Once both Annual Conferences have cast their votes, the matter will advance to the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference, which will call a special virtual session in August 2026 to take up the measure.

05/28/2026

The 2026 Annual Conference Handbook is here. In it, you'll find special reports including the Common Table Report on Unification, agency reports, pension & finance reports, conference ministries, laity ministry, and more.

There are also standalone printables for the agenda, parking permit, quick guide to conference rules, and information on self-nominated lay candidates. Be sure to check this page as other information will be added before Annual Conference.

https://www.ngumc.org/handbook-2026

05/24/2026

Today, Bishop Robin Dease announces additional projected appointment changes as of May 24, 2026. These appointments will be set at the North Georgia Annual Conference and will be effective July 1.

View the list of appointments here: https://www.ngumc.org/appointments-late-may-2026

Let's lift up every congregation, every pastor, and every community in our conference as they look forward to the next season of ministry!

05/21/2026

What does it look like to be the church in action? It looks like this.

Since Hurricane Helene devastated the Augusta area in 2024, our conference disaster response team has been rebuilding more than homes. They've been rebuilding lives, one family at a time. With over 400 requests for help, the mission is far from over.

We need committed teams willing to give one week in the Augusta region to serve alongside us. Just a willing heart, and we can get you trained for the rest. This is your moment to show up for people who need it most.

05/17/2026

Last week, the Center for Clergy Excellence held the annual New Ordinard and Retiree Luncheon. While we say, " see you later" to some clergy who have served North Georgia, we also welcomed a new crop of ordinands. We will all get to celebrate them, whether retiring or just starting their journey, in Athens at Annual Conference in June.

05/16/2026

Georgia United Methodist pastor Rev. Olu Brown was recently interviewed by UMNews about his candidacy for Georgia Governor.

Olu Brown, a United Methodist and retired pastor of a prominent church outside of Atlanta, is campaigning for the Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia. The primary election is May 19.

https://www.umnews.org/en/news/retired-pastor-running-for-georgia-governor

05/14/2026

Registration is open for the North Georgia Annual Conference, June 17-20, in Athens. This is a voting year, and all voting members are required to register in order to attend. Registration cost is $30 to attend for clergy and laity.

Event and meal tickets are also available for purchase, including the Extension Ministry Breakfast, Laity Luncheon, and Local Pastor Fellowship.

Use this link to register, and we'll see you in Athens!
https://data.georgiaumc.org/resources/reg/acstart