BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Brick River Technologies//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120124T140000Z DTEND:20120126T210000Z SUMMARY:ARC Shelter Training DESCRIPTION: There are two upcoming course offerings for ARC Shelter tra inig:Shelter Service Associate covers general shelter operat ions and is scheduled for January 24, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Shelter Supervisor/Manager covers shelter manageme nt and supervision and is scheduled for January 25-26, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., each day.  Shelter Service Assoc iate is a prerequisite to this course. These courses will be offered at Conyers United Methodist ChurchDeadline to sign up is January 13, 2012 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120124T210000Z DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:District Committee on Church Development, DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120125T150000Z DTEND:20120125 SUMMARY:Annual Conference Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION:Annual Conference Planning Committee will meet from 10 to no on at The Classic Center in Athens. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120127T000000Z DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:Mision Latina Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120126 DTEND:20120126 SUMMARY:ROCA - Clergy Sexual Ethics Seminar DESCRIPTION:The conference has put together an updated sexual ethics pro gram of education and awareness that all clergy must take. Attendance is mandatory for all clergy under appointment, bo th those serving in the local church and in an extension min istry setting. All clergy will have to participate in this updated training by June 2013. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120127T000000Z DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:Safe Sanctuary Committee, DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120128T150000Z DTEND:20120128T190000Z SUMMARY:Committee on Nominations DESCRIPTION:The Conference Committee on Nominations will meet January 28 from 10am - 2pm in the Howard Room at Simpsonwood (bottom f loor of United Methodist Center). END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120128 DTEND:20120128 SUMMARY:EOY Reports Deadline DESCRIPTION:Please review the End of Year Reports page at www.ngumc.org/ eoy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120128T140000Z DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:Lay Speaking Class DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120129T210000Z DTEND:20120130T000000Z SUMMARY:GRFN District Training Event DESCRIPTION:The Connectional Cafe District Training Event will be Jan. 2 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120129T200000Z DTEND:20120129T230000Z SUMMARY:LAGR District Training Event DESCRIPTION:The LaGrange District Training Event will be January 29, 201 2, 3-6 PM at LaGrange First UMC. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120129 DTEND:20120129 SUMMARY:The Bridge UMC - Constitution Service DESCRIPTION:11:00 a.m. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120130T113000Z DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:Interfaith Children's Movement Annual Legislature Kick-off G eneral Meeting DESCRIPTION:  JAN. 31:  ICM ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE KICK-OFF GENERAL MEETING   Wh en:  Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Time:  6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Lo cation:  Druid Hills United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hal l, 1200 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308   Refreshments will be served.   Join us and become a better advocate for Ge orgia's children.  Get informed about the issues that impact their lives and how we can all serve to ensure their well-b eing.  We will also highlight ICM's annual Day at the Capito l coming up on February 9. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120131T150000Z DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:Clergy Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120201T210000Z DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:District Committee on Finance DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120201T150000Z DTEND:20120201 SUMMARY:Nurture Team Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Conference Nurture Team committee heads will meet in the Davis Room. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120202T230000Z DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:District Committee on Superintendency DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120203 DTEND:20120204 SUMMARY:Children's Disaster Services: Shelter Child Care Training DESCRIPTION: Children's Disaster Services: Shelter Child Care Training  Friday 2/3 @ 5:00 pm - Saturday 2/4 @ 6:00 pm includes em ergency shelter simulation with meals provided Instructs individuals on how to set up and operate a child care center within a temporary disaster response shelter. 2-Day trai ning includes mandatory overnight stay. $45  with scholar ships available Watch a video HERE for more information!  Register HERE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120203 DTEND:20120204 SUMMARY:Mission Training 2012 DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Connectional Ministries Office, this weeken d of learning will enhance your understanding of missions.  Top leaders in the field will address such mission areas as: Children's Disaster Services: Shelter Child Care Training; Disaster Assessment (UMCOR); Disaster Prepared Church (UMCOR ); Basic Spiritual & Emotional Care (UMCOR); Early Response Training (UMCOR); Mission Team Leader Training (UMVIM).  For more information on these classes, dates, times, and locati ons, please visit http://www.trinityonthehill.net/common/con tent.asp?PAGE=576.  For more information, please contact Kim Fender at 706.738.8822 x 50 or email kfender@trinityonthehi ll.net.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120204T150000Z DTEND:20120204T190000Z SUMMARY:Advocacy Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Methodist Center4511 Jones Bridge RoadNorcross, GA 30092 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120204 DTEND:20120204 SUMMARY:Basic Spiritual & Emotional Care (UMCOR) DESCRIPTION: 8-hour course Trains individuals to provide support, information and referral for a holistic disaster recovery & help disaster survivors connect with their personal, commu nity, spiritual, emotional and basic life resources. $10 for background check for badge Register HERE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120204 DTEND:20120204 SUMMARY:Disaster Assessment (UMCOR) DESCRIPTION: 3-hour course 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Instruction on the UM COR approach and coordination of disaster assessment immedia tely following a tornado or hurricane Sign up HERE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120204 DTEND:20120204 SUMMARY:Disaster Prepared Church (UMCOR) DESCRIPTION: 3-hour course, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Instructs the church how to prepare the physical facility before a disast er strikes and then respond to the needs of the local church , community and area following a disaster. Sign up HERE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120204 DTEND:20120204 SUMMARY:Early Response Training (UMCOR) DESCRIPTION: 8-hour course Training provides information that incl udes the who, what, when, where and how of doing ministry, as well as hands-on experience in the specific tasks that e arly responders are expected to accomplish. $10 for backg round check for badge Register HERE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120204T140000Z DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:Lay Speaking Class DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120204 DTEND:20120204 SUMMARY:Mission Team Leader Training (UMVIM) DESCRIPTION: 8-hour course Learn all the "nuts and bolts" of leadi ng a team or enjoy a refresher course that allows you to ne twork and lead UMVIM teams nationally and internationally. $25 for notebook Register HERE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120206T133000Z DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:District Committee on Ordained Ministry DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120206 DTEND:20120206 SUMMARY:Intergenerational Reverse Mentoring Dialogue DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120206 DTEND:20120208 SUMMARY:Leadership, Teamwork & Vision - A Discernment Process in Spa nish DESCRIPTION:A Discernment Process for Pastors & Lay Leaders in Spanish. Jim Griffith with Griffith Coaching will lead. Juan Quinta nilla, Associate Director of New Church Development, will be the interpretor. Topics: Understanding Your Leadership St yle; Aligning Your vision for Church Ministry; Defining Your Personal Mission Field; Setting your Ministry Boundaries. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120207T150000Z DTEND:20120207T200000Z SUMMARY:Social Media, Communications, and Evangelism: How the "tools " can help spread The Word DESCRIPTION:hosted by the Reinhardt University Ministerial AssociationLu nch and beverages are included in the $35 per person registr ation fee.In an age of instant, constant and rapidly changin g connectivity, the church must have a constant and consiste nt presence in the lives of the congregation and its communi ty. This workshop will explore these questions:  ïƒ¼ What is social media? ïƒ¼ Why do I need to use social media in my c hurch? How do I connect with varying demographics, includ ing Young Adults, through social media? ïƒ¼ How do I update traditional means of communications? ïƒ¼ How can social medi a be used as an effective evangelism tool? We will explore n ew ways of staying connected through social and electronic m edia, updated ways to keep your church connected through pri nt publications, and help you rethink radical hospitality th rough the lens of social media.   An iPad, tablet, or laptop computer may prove helpful but are not necessary for this w orkshop. to register END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120208T143000Z DTEND:20120208T163000Z SUMMARY:Board of Church Development Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120209T150000Z DTEND:20120209T200000Z SUMMARY:BOM Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120209 DTEND:20120209 SUMMARY:Coaches Training with Jim Griffith DESCRIPTION:8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120210T000000Z DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:District Committee on Nominations DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120209T140000Z DTEND:20120209T090000Z SUMMARY:Interfaith Children's Movement Day at the Capital DESCRIPTION:  FEB. 9:  ICM DAY AT THE CAPITOL   When:  Thursday, February 9 , 2012 Time:  9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location:  Gather at Cover dell Legislative Office Building, Room 307, 18 State Capitol Square, SW, Atlanta   "Join us on February 9 and lift every v oice for Georgia's children."   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120210 DTEND:20120211 SUMMARY:SPARK 2012: Denman Award Celebration Weekend DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a weekend celebration of conference evang elism and mission ministries meant to “spark” new ideas for evangelistic mission across the conference. The event will b e held at Northside UMC in Atlanta.On Friday night, February 10, plan to attend the Denman Award Celebration—a lovely bl ack tie event with the aura of the Oscar red carpet night. A presentation celebrating the three newest Denman Award reci pients will take place. Then, on Saturday, February 11, atte nd the Denman Award Summit—a day full of interactive and exc iting learning sessions designed to spark new evangelism and mission ideas. These sessions are designed for all congrega tion types and sizes and are led by the 2010 Denman Award re cipients. For more information, please contact Winston Worre ll via phone at 404.727.6344 or via email at wworrel@emory.e du. To register, please visit http://www.ngumc.org/registrat ions/register/162, END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120211T143000Z DTEND:20120211T200000Z SUMMARY:How to Develop Tippers into Tithers DESCRIPTION:A workshop for Church Teams of Pastors and Members of Financ e and Stewwardship Committeess. The pastor's attendance is required. Workshop will concentrate on 1. Principles in Giv ing 2. Re-thinking Motives for giving 3. Re-thinking the Ste wardship Letter 4. Helping People Grow in their Giving. Th e leader is Jim Griffith of Griffith Coaching Network. Cost includes all materials, lunch/break and a copy of "How to i ncrease the Giving in your church" and "Not Your Parents Off ering Plate." END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120212 DTEND:20120221 SUMMARY:Holy Land - Conference Trip DESCRIPTION:It's not too early to start planning for the Best of the Hol y Land Trip! Join Bishop Watson and the North Georgia Confer ence on a 10-day trip to the Holy Land, February 12-21, 2012 . Travel to Jerusalem, Galilee, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Caesare a Philippi, Jericho, Masada, and many other places where Jes us walked. Round trip travel arrangements from Atlanta are provided through Educational Opportunities at a cost of $294 8. Please contact Beth Barnwell if you would like to order copies of the attached brochure, or if you have any questio n - e-mail: bbarnwell@ngumc.org/ phone 678-533-1372. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120212 DTEND:20120221 SUMMARY:NGA Conference Holy Land Trip DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120213 DTEND:20120222 SUMMARY:NGC Ordinands Holy Land Trip DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120216T150000Z DTEND:20120216T170000Z SUMMARY:Mentor Training DESCRIPTION:DS must recommend you to take training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120217 DTEND:20120219 SUMMARY:Confirmation Retreat 2012 DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120220T133000Z DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:ATH District Comm on Ordained Ministry DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120220 DTEND:20120223 SUMMARY:SEJ Disaster Academy DESCRIPTION:Save the dates for the 2012 SEJ Disaster Academy: February 2 0-23, 2012 at Simpsonwood Retreat Center in Norcross, Ga.LOD GING (Costs include all meals)Single* - $325 early bird or $ 360 regularDouble* - $200 early bird or $250 regularCommuter * - $125 early bird or $150 regular*Early Bird Rate is avail able through January 5th w/50% deposit (nonrefundable) and b alance due on arrivalRegular Rate is available through regis tration deadline of Jan 16 w/50% deposit (nonrefundable) and balance due on arrival.CLASSESNote: Class offerings are sub ject to change based on the number of registrations.Disaster Response Training Class Descriptions.pdfDisaster Response T raining Class Selection for Registration.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120221T210000Z DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:ATH Dist. Trustees DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120224T000000Z DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:Dist. Lay Speaking Comm DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120225T003000Z DTEND:20120226T163000Z SUMMARY:Confirmation Retreat 2012 II DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120225 DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:NGC Delegation Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120227T180000Z DTEND:20120301T230000Z SUMMARY:Kindling the Fire- Lectionary Reading Week DESCRIPTION:Spend Feb 27 to March 1 reading and reflecting on the year's Lectionary at Glisson Retreat Center. Tuesday's opening dis cussion will be led by Bishop Watson.Lectionary Readers will include: Dr. Coy Hinton, Atlanta College Park District S uperintendent Rev. Dana Everhart, Atlanta Emory District Superintendent Rev. Carol Cook, LaGrange District Superin tendentWhat Will You Do at the Retreat?• Hear lectionary les sons read aloud as you take notes and record your ideas• Spe nd quiet time developing your themes, objectives, and images for each Sunday• Identify potential preaching series within the lectionary• Discuss themes, observations, and insights season-by-season for the months ahead • Coordinate your prea ching schedule with vacation plans and other personal calend ar considerationsWhat Will You Take Home?• A plan for preach ing the upcoming lectionary texts from the beginning of the 2012 school year through Pentecost 2013.• A coordinated prea ching calendar with themes and texts that can be shared with worship leaders, staff and key laity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120228T210000Z DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:Dist. Church Development DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120229T000000Z DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:District Board of Laity DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120301 DTEND:20120301 SUMMARY:ATHN - Clergy Sexual Ethics Seminar DESCRIPTION:The conference has put together an updated sexual ethics pro gram of education and awareness that all clergy must take. Attendance is mandatory for all clergy under appointment, bo th those serving in the local church and in an extension min istry setting. All clergy will have to participate in this updated training by June 2013. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120301 DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:Clergy Sexual Ethics Training DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120302T000000Z DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:Lay Speaker Consecration Service DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120302 DTEND:20120304 SUMMARY:SLR I DESCRIPTION:Spiritual Life Retreat Weekend 1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120303T150000Z DTEND:20120303T180000Z SUMMARY:NGC Delegation Listening Session DESCRIPTION:Contact Lyn Powelllynpowell@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120304T213000Z DTEND:20120305T033000Z SUMMARY:CBOL Church Visit & Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120308 DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:YMI DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120310T003000Z DTEND:20120311T153000Z SUMMARY:SLR II DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120311T120000Z DTEND:20120314T010000Z SUMMARY:BOM-FC Interviews DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120314T140000Z DTEND:20130314T163000Z SUMMARY:New Church Development Executive Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120315 DTEND:20120315 SUMMARY:ACPK - Clergy Sexual Ethics Seminar DESCRIPTION:The conference has put together an updated sexual ethics pro gram of education and awareness that all clergy must take. Attendance is mandatory for all clergy under appointment, bo th those serving in the local church and in an extension min istry setting. All clergy will have to participate in this updated training by June 2013. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120315 DTEND:20120318 SUMMARY:Retirees Braves Spring Training Trip DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow retirees and spouses for a weekend in Flori da where you will experience two Braves pre-season games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex! You will also enjoy t he Winter Park Arts Festival, Leu Gardens, and more! Total p ackage price - $250. Deposit of $50 required. Deadline to re gister is January 9 so don't wait! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120316 DTEND:20120317 SUMMARY:Faith in Action Mission Conference DESCRIPTION:Plan to join us for this conference-wide mission conference and training event at Snellville UMC. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120316T233000Z DTEND:20120318T153000Z SUMMARY:SLR III DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120317 DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:Parish Life Team Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Parish Life Team will meet Saturday, March 17, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Central UMC in Atlanta. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120319 DTEND:20120319 SUMMARY:Multicultural New Church Development Meeting DESCRIPTION:2:00 - 4:00 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120323T233000Z DTEND:20120325T153000Z SUMMARY:SLR IV DESCRIPTION:  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120324 DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:NGC Delegation Listening Session DESCRIPTION:Contact Lyn Powell - lynpowell@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120331 DTEND:20120331 SUMMARY:Extension Minister Annual Report DESCRIPTION:Elders and Deacons in extension ministry appoinments shall a nnually submit a written report stating their charge confere nce in which they hold membership, as well as a narrative re flecting their ministry over the past year.  In addition to this report all clergy under appointment are expected to fil e the annual Information for the Annual Conference Master Li st form, including compensation information.  These reports shall be submitted to the Extension Ministries Committee Cha ir, Office of Ministerial Services, and the District Superin tendent.  You can find all the report forms on the conferenc e website:  www.ngumc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120412T140000Z DTEND:20120412T160000Z SUMMARY:Advocacy Team Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Methodist Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120414 DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:NGC Delegation Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120414T133000Z DTEND:20120414 SUMMARY:Nurture Team Meeting DESCRIPTION:The full conference Nurture Team will meet Saturday, April 1 4, from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Atrium of the United Method ist Center. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120415T183000Z DTEND:20120415T203000Z SUMMARY:AROS District Training Event DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120417 DTEND:20120419 SUMMARY:BASIC Training Boot Camp with Jim Griffith DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120421T133000Z DTEND:20120421T070000Z SUMMARY:How to Develop Tippers into Tithers DESCRIPTION:For Church Teams of Pastors and members of Finance and Stewa rdship Committees-Attendance Required for Pastors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120424 DTEND:20120504 SUMMARY:General Conference 2012 DESCRIPTION:General Conference is the top policy-making body of The Unit ed Methodist Church. The 1000-member assembly meets once eve ry four years to consider revisions to church law, as well a s adopt resolutions on current moral, social, public policy and economic issues. It also approves plans and budgets for churchwide programs for the next four years. The 2012 meetin g will take place April 24-May 4 at the Tampa Convention Cen ter. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120501 DTEND:20120504 SUMMARY:General Conference 2012 DESCRIPTION:General Conference is the top policy-making body of The Unit ed Methodist Church. The 1000-member assembly meets once eve ry four years to consider revisions to church law, as well a s adopt resolutions on current moral, social, public policy and economic issues. It also approves plans and budgets for churchwide programs for the next four years. The 2012 meetin g will take place April 24-May 4 at the Tampa Convention Cen ter. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120506 DTEND:20120511 SUMMARY:License to Preach School DESCRIPTION:Candidate must be certified, have approval of District Super intendent , and completed all work required by the District Committee on Ordained Ministry. Must be in full-time reside nce for the entire week in order to receive credit for the s chool. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120510T140000Z DTEND:20120510 SUMMARY:Annual Conference Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION:Annual Conference Planning Committee meeting from 10 a.m. to noon at The Classic Center in Athens on May 10, 2012. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120510 DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:YMI DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120514 DTEND:20120514 SUMMARY:Multicultural New Church Development Meeting DESCRIPTION:2:00 - 4:00 p.m. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120515 DTEND:20120515 SUMMARY:CBOL Meeting DESCRIPTION:Starts at 6:00 p.m. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120516T140000Z DTEND:20120515T163000Z SUMMARY:New Church Development Executive Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120521T130000Z DTEND:20120521T180000Z SUMMARY:Preparation Seminar - 5/21/12 DESCRIPTION:This one-day workshop will provide three ninety-minute prese ntations to help prepare persons for their interviews with t he Board of Ordained Ministry.  The presenters will be Board members from each of the interview areas who will use the p acket of materials the candidates will receive from the Boar d.   The presentations cover 3 areas of Board expectations - Theology and Doctrine, Practice of Ministry, and Called and Disciplined Life. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120527 DTEND:20120601 SUMMARY:Glisson Week 1 DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120612 DTEND:20120614 SUMMARY:North Georgia Annual Conference 2012 DESCRIPTION:Annual Conference 2012 will be June 12-14 at the Athens Clas sic Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120630 DTEND:00010101 SUMMARY:NGC Delegation Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120711T130000Z DTEND:20120711T180000Z SUMMARY:Preparation Seminar - 7/11/12 DESCRIPTION:This one-day workshop will provide three ninety-minute prese ntations to help prepare persons for their interviews with t he Board of Ordained Ministry. The presenters will be Board members from each of the interview areas who will use the pa cket of materials the candidates will receive from the Board . The presentations cover 3 areas of Board expectations - Th eology and Doctrine, Practice of Ministry, and Called and Di sciplined Life. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120716 DTEND:20120716 SUMMARY:Multicultural New Church Development Meeting DESCRIPTION:2:00 - 4:00 p.m. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120718 DTEND:20120720 SUMMARY:SEJ Jurisdictional Conference DESCRIPTION:The Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference meets in Lake Jun aluska, NC July 18-20, 2012.The conference will officially c onvene with worship at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 . Consecration of the newly elected Bishops is scheduled for Friday, July 20, at 10:00 a.m. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120723T133000Z DTEND:20120723T183000Z SUMMARY:Epworth - Clergy Sexual Ethics Seminar DESCRIPTION:The conference has put together an updated sexual ethics pro gram of education and awareness that all clergy must take. Attendance is mandatory for all clergy under appointment, bo th those serving in the local church and in an extension min istry setting. All clergy will have to participate in this updated training by June 2013. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120811T140000Z DTEND:20120811T060000Z SUMMARY:Advocacy Team Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Methodist Center: 4511 Jones Bridge Road, Norcross END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120814 DTEND:20120814 SUMMARY:CBOL Meeting DESCRIPTION:Starts at 5:30 p.m. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120823 DTEND:20120823 SUMMARY:LAGR - Clergy Sexual Ethics Seminar DESCRIPTION:The conference has put together an updated sexual ethics pro gram of education and awareness that all clergy must take. Attendance is mandatory for all clergy under appointment, bo th those serving in the local church and in an extension min istry setting. All clergy will have to participate in this updated training by June 2013. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120917 DTEND:20120917 SUMMARY:Multicultural New Church Development Meeting DESCRIPTION:2:00 - 4:00 p.m. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120919T140000Z DTEND:20120919T163000Z SUMMARY:New Church Development Executive Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120925T140000Z DTEND:20120925T163000Z SUMMARY:Multi-Ethnic Celebration DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121002 DTEND:20121002 SUMMARY:AMAR/NWST - Clergy Sexual Ethics Seminar DESCRIPTION:The conference has put together an updated sexual ethics pro gram of education and awareness that all clergy must take. Attendance is mandatory for all clergy under appointment, bo th those serving in the local church and in an extension min istry setting. All clergy will have to participate in this updated training by June 2013. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121011T140000Z DTEND:20121011T190000Z SUMMARY:BOM Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121018 DTEND:20121018 SUMMARY:AGST - Clergy Sexual Ethics Seminar DESCRIPTION:The conference has put together an updated sexual ethics pro gram of education and awareness that all clergy must take. Attendance is mandatory for all clergy under appointment, bo th those serving in the local church and in an extension min istry setting. All clergy will have to participate in this updated training by June 2013. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121101 DTEND:20121101 SUMMARY:AMRY/ADOX - Clergy Sexual Ethics Seminar DESCRIPTION:The conference has put together an updated sexual ethics pro gram of education and awareness that all clergy must take. Attendance is mandatory for all clergy under appointment, bo th those serving in the local church and in an extension min istry setting. All clergy will have to participate in this updated training by June 2013. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121108T150000Z DTEND:20121108T170000Z SUMMARY:Advocacy Team Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Methodist Center: 4511 Jones Bridge Road, Norcross END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121111T130000Z DTEND:20121114T020000Z SUMMARY:BOM-PM Interviews DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121113T120000Z DTEND:20121113T123000Z SUMMARY:CBOL Meeting DESCRIPTION:Starts at 5:30 p.m. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121114T150000Z DTEND:20121114T173000Z SUMMARY:New Church Development Executive Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121119 DTEND:20121119 SUMMARY:Multicultural New Church Development Meeting DESCRIPTION:2:00 - 4:00 p.m. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130124 DTEND:20130124 SUMMARY:GNSV - Clergy Sexual Ethics Seminar DESCRIPTION:The conference has put together an updated sexual ethics pro gram of education and awareness that all clergy must take. Attendance is mandatory for all clergy under appointment, bo th those serving in the local church and in an extension min istry setting. All clergy will have to participate in this updated training by June 2013. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130209T150000Z DTEND:20130209 SUMMARY:Advocacy Team Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Methodist Center: 4511 Jones Bridge Road Norcross, GA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130214T150000Z DTEND:20130214T200000Z SUMMARY:BOM Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130309T143000Z DTEND:20130309T193000Z SUMMARY:AROS - Clergy Sexual Ethics Seminar DESCRIPTION:The conference has put together an updated sexual ethics pro gram of education and awareness that all clergy must take. Attendance is mandatory for all clergy under appointment, bo th those serving in the local church and in an extension min istry setting. All clergy will have to participate in this updated training by June 2013. 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