Epworth Sponsored Events
Checkout our Event list to stay up to date on all of the happenings at Epworth By The Sea.
Epworth Sponsored Events
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Winter Conference
January 26-29, 2020
Keynote Speaker: LEN WILSON, Creative Director at St. Andrew UMC, a large church in Plano, TX. He is a storyteller and expert strategist in communications and creativity in church life. After GC 2019, each church will need a clear, concise, creative and compelling message and brand to effectively communicate who they are and where they stand. Len will lead us through a comprehensive process to develop and implement your own strategy, while improving all phases of communication and creativity in your ministry.
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Ignite - A Marriage Weekend
January 31-February 2, 2020
Retreat to the gorgeous Epworth by the Sea to experience a weekend focused on reflection and reconnection. Return to the day-to-day recharged and rejuvenated. Learn from Speakers, Jo and John Crosby, Authors of The X's & O's of Relationships & The Biblical Foundation for Loving Others. Together, they lead Five Stones Counseling Center. Weekend includes workshop sessions, games and activities, meals and couples banquet with beautiful riverfront accommodations. This marriage weekend is ideal for couples of all ages, offering a chance to rediscover what is truly important.
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St. Simons Island Storytelling Festival
February 14-16, 2020
Park your car! All storytelling sessions, your room, and meals are in this one location...the strikingly beautiful campus of Epworth By The Sea! Captivating tours and historic sites. Kayaking; paddleboard; 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.
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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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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..
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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!
All other events
| Event Name | Month | Description | Registration Links |
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| *Winter Conference | January 26-29, 2020 | Keynote Speaker: LEN WILSON, Creative Director at St. Andrew UMC, a large church in Plano, TX. He is a storyteller and expert strategist in communications and creativity in church life. After GC 2019, each church will need a clear, concise, creative and compelling message and brand to effectively communicate who they are and where they stand. Len will lead us through a comprehensive process to develop and implement your own strategy, while improving all phases of communication and creativity in your ministry.. He will also share his insights on church growth as the compiler of the list of the Top 25 Fastest Growing United Methodist Large Churches. Len is author of the book Think Like A Five Year Old. Special Video Invitation from Len Wilson: https://vimeo.com/318642616 |
Schedule Flyer Online Registration |
| *Ignite - A Marriage Weekend | January 31-February 2, 2020 | Would you like a romantic getaway to renew your passion? Want to bring your A game to your marriage? Have work and children caused your connection to suffer? Need time to focus on each other? Retreat to the gorgeous Epworth by the Sea to experience a weekend focused on reflection and reconnection. Return to the day-to-day recharged and rejuvenated. Learn from Speakers, Jo and John Crosby, Authors of The X's & O's of Relationships & The Biblical Foundation for Loving Others. Together, they lead Five Stones Counseling Center. Weekend includes workshop sessions, games and activities, meals and couples banquet with beautiful riverfront accommodations. This marriage weekend is ideal for couples of all ages, offering a chance to rediscover what is truly important. |
Flyer Online Registration |
| *St. Simons Island Storytelling Festival | February 14-16, 2020 | Park your car! All storytelling sessions, your room, and meals are in this one location...the strikingly beautiful campus of Epworth By The Sea! Captivating tours and historic sites. Kayaking; paddleboard; 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. Storyteller Bios |
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| 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 | An Island Retreat | Housing Reservation Form |
| Stonecroft Ministries | March 25-27, 2020 | Online Registration | |
| 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 |
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| *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 |
| 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 19, 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 |
| 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 will be available soon. |
