Epworth Sponsored Events

Check out our Event list to stay up to date on all of the happenings at Epworth By The Sea.

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Epworth Sponsored Events

  • Winter Conference

     

    Online Registration form for Audio Digital Download.

     

  • Springtime By The Sea

    May 18-21, 2020

    Adventures Await...Experiencing History, Cultures and People: Discover Eras Gone By as you explore our coastal history. Begin with the culture of the Native American and journey through history to the millionaires cottages in a National Landmark Historic District and where the first transcontinental telephone call was made.

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    Online Registration

  • Grown Up Summer Camp

    June 26-28, 2020

    Camp Counselor, Andy Offutt Irwin, a professional storyteller, says we will encounter wild things, real and imagined-casting our nets upon the waters; enjoying encounters with who/what lives on the shore/and being with aquatic mammals. There will also be a night walk in the forest...woooo! Singing, learning to "shag", listening to stories will add to the camping experience. Come be adventurous at Epworth's Grown Up Camp..

    Download Agenda

    Online Registration

  • Autumn Adventures: Experience the Magic

    October 12-15, 2020

    Experience the Magic: Cumberland Island National Seashore and Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Be transported back in history as you walk in the footsteps of early natives, missionaries, explorers and wealthy industrialists. Experience the abundant wildlife in each location, and the pristine maritime forests, marshes and mud flats. Visit these special treasures of south Georgia. This is always a very popular program. Early reservations are encouraged to ensure your space. Online Registration will be available soon…SAVE THE DATE!

  • St. Simons Island Storytelling Festival

    February 19-21, 2021

    Park your car! All storytelling sessions, your room, and meals are in this one location...the strikingly beautiful campus of Epworth By The Sea! Enjoy captivating tours and historic sites; kayaking; paddleboarding; fishing; golf; beautiful bike trails... and the ocean. Come early or stay late and explore the unspoiled natural beauty that is the Golden Isles of Georgia.
    Storytellers:  Donald Davis, Kim Weitkamp, Rev. Robert Jones, Sr. and Tim Tingle
    Please visit their website for more information:  stsimonsislandstorytellingfestival.com

All other events

       
Event Name Month Description Registration Links
*Winter Conference  
 		 Audio Digital Download 


 
Join the Journey - 18th Annual Confirmation Retreat February 28-March 1, 2020 The 18th annual South Georgia Conference sponsored Confirmation Retreat is designed for students in the fifth grade and above. This event provides churches of all sizes an opportunity to connect with others through worship, study, and fellowship. It will also include large group gatherings around the church seasons and breakout sessions with topics of grace, United Methodist History and United Methodist lingo as well as Holy Clubs throughout the weekend. Space is limited to the first 500 completed registrations received.

For more information, please contact Suzanne Akins, Director of Camping & Retreats, at suzanne@sgaumc.com or (912) 638-8626 ext 107.

Registration is OPEN for South Georgia Conference churches. Registration will be open to out-of-conference churches beginning January 7, 2020.
 		 Click here to register your church group.
Georgia Sheriffs Association Chaplains March 3, 2020 - March 6, 2020   Online Registration
Northeast Florida District Spiritual Enrichment Experience March 6-8, 2020   Online Registration
Clergy Spouse's Retreat March 13-15, 2020   Online Registration
Spiritual Growth March 20-22, 2020   Online Registration
Bridge Builders #33 March 22-25, 2020   Housing Reservation Form
Post Critical Incident Seminar March 22-25, 2020   Online Registration
Stonecroft Ministries March 25-27, 2020   Online Registration
Georgia Addiction Counselors Association  April 5-8, 2020   Housing Reservation Form
Georgia Baptist Association of Ministry Assistants April 22-24, 2020 Reservation Deadline: March 20, 2020 Online Housing Form
United Methodist Men's Retreat April 24-25, 2020   Brochure

Online Registration
 
Advanced Clergy Education May 15-16, 2020 The Advanced Clergy Education program at Epworth offers a new model for clergy and leaders to sharpen ministry skills through seminary style advanced "life-long learning" opportunities.
Facilitators:
Dr. Bill Daniel, Ph.D. Retired South Georgia Conference, Candler School of Theology, GBGM.
Rev. Dr. Bob Winstead is Director of The Academy of Church Business Administration (ACBA)
Robert A. Lanford, M.Div., Elder: North Georgia Conference UMC		 More Information

Tentative Schedule

Online Registration Available Soon
*Springtime By The Sea May 18-21, 2020 Adventures Await...Experiencing History, Cultures and People: Discover Eras Gone By as you explore our coastal history. Begin with the culture of the Native American and journey through history to the millionaires cottages in a National Landmark Historic District and where the first transcontinental telephone call was made. Flyer

Brochure

Online Registration
IDEAS Conference June 2-4, 2020   Online Registration
Camp Connect:
HIGH SCHOOL CAMP		 June 8-12, 2020
{Deadline: May 26}
Entering 9th-12th grades		 Tailored toward the unique time in a high school student's life, this week of camp is filled with fun activities and opportunities to grow closer to Christ though daily worship, Bible study, and fellowship. Campers will enjoy the beach, pool, art, hilarious morning shows, and evenings of camp wide games and worship. Stay tuned as more activities are in the works! Cost: $330

Click here to register
 
Camp Connect:
MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP 1		 June 15-19, 2020
{Deadline: June 1}
Entering 6th-8th grades		 Students, are filled with a week’s worth of fun activities and opportunities to grow closer to Christ though daily worship, Bible study, and fellowship. Campers will enjoy the beach, pool, crafts, ropes course activities, games galore, hilarious morning shows, and evenings of camp wide games and worship. Cost: $330

Click here to register
 
Camp Connect:
MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP 2		 June 22-26, 2020 {Deadline: June 8}
Entering 6th-8th grades		 Students, are filled with a week’s worth of fun activities and opportunities to grow closer to Christ though daily worship, Bible study, and fellowship. Campers will enjoy the beach, pool, crafts, ropes course activities, games galore, hilarious morning shows, and evenings of camp wide games and worship. Cost: $330

Click here to register
 
*Grown Up Summer Camp June 26-28, 2020 Camp Counselor, Andy Offutt Irwin, a professional storyteller, says we will encounter wild things, real and imagined-casting our nets upon the waters; enjoying encounters with who/what lives on the shore/and being with aquatic mammals. There will also be a night walk in the forest...woooo! Singing, learning to "shag", listening to stories will add to the camping experience. Come be adventurous at Epworth's Grown Up Camp. Agenda

Online Registration
 
Camp Connect:
ELEMENTARY CAMP 1		 July 6 - July 10, 2020 {Deadline extended: June 22}
Entering 4th-5th grades		 Students are filled with a week’s worth of fun activities and opportunities to grow closer to Christ though daily worship, Bible study, and fellowship. Campers will enjoy the beach, pool, art, games galore, hilarious morning shows, and evenings of camp wide games and worship. Cost: $330

Click here to register
 
South Georgia Conference - Mission U July 9-12, 2020   Click here to register
Camp Connect:
ELEMENTARY CAMP 2		 July 13-17, 2020
{Deadline: June 29} Entering 4th-5th grades		 Students are filled with a week’s worth of fun activities and opportunities to grow closer to Christ though daily worship, Bible study, and fellowship. Campers will enjoy the beach, pool, art, games galore, hilarious morning shows, and evenings of camp wide games and worship. Cost: $330

Click here to register
 
Reformed Baptist Network Family Camp 2020 July 16 - July 18, 2020 Join us for RBNet's Family Camp this year as we use this time away to glorify God through family and fellowship with other like-minded believers in the body of Christ.  We will be learning from pastor and author, Brian Borgman, as he delivers 5 teaching sessions. Flyer

Schedule

Online Registration
Georgia Pastors' School July 20-23, 2020 Active and retired United Methodist clergy and their families are cordially invited to experience this combination of continuing education and personal renewal.  Learn More:  https://www.georgiapastorsschool.org/ Online Housing Registration
SEJ Historical Society Meeting August 4-7, 2020   Online Registration
*Autumn Adventures: Experience the Magic October 12-15, 2020 Experience the Magic: Cumberland Island National Seashore and Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Be transported back in history as you walk in the footsteps of early natives, missionaries, explorers and wealthy industrialists. Experience the abundant wildlife in each location, and the pristine maritime forests, marshes and mud flats. Visit these special treasures of south Georgia. This is always a very popular program. Early reservations are encouraged to ensure your space. Online Registration will be available soon …SAVE THE DATE!
 		 Online Registration Available Soon
Georgia Occupational Therapy Association October 15-18, 2020   Online Registration
*St. Simons Island Storytelling Festival February 19-21, 2021 Storytellers:  Donald Davis, Kim Weitkamp, Rev. Robert Jones, Sr. and Tim Tingle Visit their website for more information. 

Online Registration Available Soon
 
 

  • Epworth By The Sea is a special place that I love to visit when needing a place to escape from the stresses of everyday life. When going through the entrance under the arch, a peace and contentment is immediately felt. The beauty of the grounds and prayer chapel, incredible sunsets and rocking on the front porch with friends are my favorite things about this wonderful place.

    < Karen Forrester

  • Epworth By The Sea offers guests a peaceful and spiritual retreat. The atmosphere always leaves you feeling good and is a great place to hold meetings. The worst part about Epworth By The Sea is when you have to leave. But knowing that you will return makes it okay again.

    Keith Pritchard >

  • I first came to Epworth in 1998 to work summer staff on the Leadership Team. Little did I know this "summer job" was leading to a career as a Camp Director. I'm grateful to continue my ministry in one of the most beautiful places in the world where my children – both my real ones and my summer ones – can experience God in a new way every time they come to camp.

    < Suzanne Akins

  • I have been coming to Epworth for over 60 years as a camper, counselor, chaperone and adult. The feeling of being on Holy Ground is always present with me no matter where I am.

    < Gloria Morgan

  • I love Epworth for so many reasons, but my top 2 reasons are: It is where I met my wife; and my first summer on Leadership Team is where I first felt the call to vocational ministry.

    Michael Christianson >

  • Epworth by the Sea is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. More importantly, as soon as I step on the grounds, I feel the Lord’s Presence.

    < Charlie Walker - First Love Ministries of Perry, Georgia