New reports and recommendations posted
Please note the following reports that have been posted to the conference website since the printing of the Book of Recommendations and Reports. Please continue to check the conference website for any additional updates.
Recommendations
Recommendation 6 - Standing Rules Changes
Recommendation 7 - Proposal to Explore a Mission Partnership
Recommendation 8 - Disaffiliation Policy (informational videos available)
Recommendation 9 - Pensions Liability Policy (informational videos available)
Revised Reports
2020 Revised Budget: The Conference Council on Finance and Administration has prepared a revised budget for 2020 (replacing pgs. 56 - 59 in the Book of Recommendations and Reports).
2020 Comprehensive Benefit Funding Plan Summary: The Conference Board of Pensions received their approved Comprehensive Benefits Funding Plan for 2020 from Wespath (replacing pgs. 34 - 37 in the Book of Recommendations and Reports).
Resolution for Discontinuing Local Churches: The Board of Trustees has updated recommendation #2 in their report (replacing pgs. 23 - 24 in the Book of Recommendations and Reports).
Additional Reports
2019 Nominations Report
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Business of the Annual Conference
2019 Book of Recommendations and Reports (BOR)
Business items for the 2019 Annual Conference session are contained in the BOR. Inside the BOR you'll find a complete conference agenda, helpful annual conference information, detailed reports from conference ministries, resolutions, pension and benefits recommendations, conference budgets, and much more. One of the purposes of the BOR is to allow you to read the resolutions, recommendations, and reports before you come to conference. The BOR is available for download as a PDF file at no cost in its entirety or in sections. You can also purchase it for $5 (plus tax and shipping) as a professionally bound book here, through lulu.com*
Agenda
Click here to download the detailed agenda of the 2019 Annual Conference Session.
Delegation Interest Form
The South Georgia Conference will elect its delegation to the 2020 General and Jurisdictional Conferences at this year’s Annual Conference Session. We will elect four (4) clergy and four (4) lay delegates to General Conference. An additional four (4) clergy and four (4) lay delegates will be chosen to complete the Jurisdictional Conference delegation. Alternates will also be elected.
Webinars: Annual Conference 101, Annual Conference Highlights, Voting & Elections Procedures
The following webinars are available to assist you as you prepare for the 2019 Annual Conference Session.
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Annual Conference 101: The Annual Conference Session can be daunting for those attending for the very first time. What’s the Book of Recommendations and how do I use it? How do I prepare? Will I have to vote on anything? What do I need to report back to my local church? The presentation for first-time delegates will equip you to navigate this year's gathering in Columbus.
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Annual Conference Highlights: This webinar helps navigate the 2019 Annual Conference Session and assists you in making the most of your role as a delegate.
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Voting & Elections Process: This webinar provides information on the delegation voting process at this year's Annual Conference Session.
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Missions
Special Offering: Moscow United Methodist Theological Seminary
Bishop Bryan has announced that our 2019 Annual Conference Special Offering will benefit the Moscow United Methodist Theological Seminary. Your offering will help provide the means for students to attend the seminary and will help the seminary continue to be instrumental in helping revive Methodism in Russia. Congregations are encouraged to send and present their offering during the opening worship service on June 2. Click here for additional information and promotional materials.
Mission Emphasis
Each of the ministries listed below will have a collection box in the lobby at our Annual Conference Session. They have selected an item that will help them in their day-to-day operation. So choose one or choose several and let’s help fill up their boxes!
- Magnolia Manor: Jigsaw/Word Search puzzles, $10 Walmart gift cards, Kleenex
- Methodist Home: Personal hygiene items (soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste), beach towels & sunscreen
- Open Door: Travel size personal hygiene items, white washcloths and Bibles (new or gently used)
- Vashti: African American Hair Products: (Available at Walmart) Crème of Nature Shampoo,Crème of Nature Conditioner, African Pride Moisturizing Lotion, Cantu Creamy Lotion, Cantu Curl Activator Cream, Eco Styling Gel, African Pride 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner, Lusters Pink Oil Sheen, Hair Oil, Olive Oil Edge Control, Crème of Nature Perfect Edges
- Wesley Community Centers: baby wipes, Walmart gift cards and gas cards
- Wesley Glen: Dove body wash, Aveeno or Eucerin lotions, adult wipes, regular size boxes of Kleenex packet/pocket size boxes of Kleenex
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