BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CBFGA - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CBFGA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cbfga.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CBFGA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005 DTSTAMP:20260720T005501Z CREATED:20250608T050606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T005501Z UID:9382-1759449600-1759622399@cbfga.org SUMMARY:Registration is Open for Tri-State CBF Assembly: TAG! You’re It! DESCRIPTION:Tri-State CBF Assembly: TAG! You’re It!\n \n \n \n \n \n October 3rd – October 4th\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at the First Baptist Church in Chattanooga for a groundbreaking assembly that unites Cooperative Baptist Fellowship organizations across three states. Our theme\, ‘TAG! You’re It!’\, invites you to engage in dynamic discussions and workshops focused on children’s ministry. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect\, learn\, and grow with fellow faith leaders. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This fall\, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship organizations from Tennessee\, Alabama\, and Georgia are coming together for the first time to host a shared annual gathering. The theme\, “TAG! You’re It!” celebrates our unique tri-state collaboration and invites us to boldly step into a vibrant future of ministry. This year’s assembly will focus on children’s ministry\, exploring innovative approaches and trends that empower us to nurture faith in the next generation. Together\, we’ll celebrate beloved community\, enjoy meaningful fellowship\, and embrace creativity as we learn and grow across state lines. Join us for this special time of connection and inspiration—because when it comes to ministry\, you’re it! \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youth Mental Health First Aid\n Led by Colin Kroll Friday\, October 3rd 10:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. \n \nThis certification course equips lay leaders\, ministers\, and others associated with our Fellowship with much needed skills and knowledge for the increasing mental health concerns that seem to be growing in communities across the country. \n($40 for digital guidebook and course material requirements) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Church Safeguarding: A Foundation for Thriving\n Led by Jay Kieve Friday\, October 3rd 10:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. \n Participation in this pre-conference meets the requirements for a church to participate in the CBF Nurturing Children grant initiative. Jay will use conversation and case studies to cover:— power dynamics related to all forms of abuse;— best practices and policy considerations for protecting children and youth;— considerations for incorporating known sexual offenders into your church.(no cost) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayer Power\n Inside Brent McDougal’s Book on Prayer Friday\, October 3rd 1:30-4:00 p.m. \n \nMuch Prayer\, Much Power: Practicing Transformative Personal and Congregational Prayer | Pastor Brent McDougal of FBC Knoxville leads participants in how to unlock greater power and confidence in their personal and church prayer life  during this inspirational seminar. Drawing from Scripture\, the life of George Müller\, and practical spiritual principles\, participants will learn to pray with expectation\, abide daily in God’s presence\, persist with faith\, and move from prayer to action. You’ll explore conditions for answered prayer\, develop a personal plan for powerful\, prevailing prayer\, learn creative prayer practices\, and leave equipped to experience deeper intimacy with God. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, October 3rd\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:30 a.m. Pre-Assembly I: Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification10:30 a.m. Pre-Assembly II: Church Safeguarding a Foundation for Thriving11:30 a.m. TAG BWIM Luncheon & Conversation1:30 p.m. Pre-Assembly III: Prayer Retreat with Brent McDougal4:00 p.m. Resource Fair Opens4:30 p.m. Childcare Available (3 Age Tracks)5:00 p.m. Business Session(s)6:00-7:00 p.m. TAG Fellowship Meal (Wear Your State Colors-Alabama-Purple\, Georgia-Green\, & Tennessee-Blue)7:05-8:30 p.m. Worship & Presentation I \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, October 4th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 a.m. Childcare Available (3 Age Tracks)8:45 a.m. Breakouts9:40-10:00 a.m. Break/Transition9:50-10:45 a.m. Affinity Groups (9)11:00 a.m. Worship & Presentation II12:00 p.m. Fellowship MealDeparture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Leadership\n \n \n \n \n \n Meredith Miller\n \n \n \n \n \n Meredith Miller is a pastor\, parent\, and writer with over 20 years experience in children’s ministry and curriculum. \nIn 2019 she and her husband Curtis started Pomona Valley Church –a church on Zoom that wants to live the one-anothers\, neighbor well\, and do justice.  And eat. \nBut for the 5 years prior she was Curriculum Director for the children’s ministry at Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago\, Illinois\, where she created the framework for lessons that responds to the latest research on kids and faith formation.  Since 2007 she’s also been involved with the work of the Fuller Youth Institute. \nMeredith holds a Master of Divinity from Fuller Seminary\, as well as a B.A. in Religious Studies and Spanish Language & Literature from Westmont College. \nHer leadership at the Tri-State CBF Assembly will inspire and guide us as we explore new approaches to nurturing the next generation’s faith. \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Our Host Church: First Baptist Church Chattanooga \nThis fall\, as we gather for the very first TAG Assembly\, we’re delighted to be welcomed by First Baptist Church Chattanooga. Just like the tri-state partnership between Tennessee\, Alabama\, and Georgia\, FBC Chattanooga reflects a beautiful blend of unity and diversity in ministry. \nFirmly rooted in the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship\, this congregation is far from ordinary. From the rich\, resonant notes of the pipe organ\, to preaching shared by both women and men\, to children joyfully participating in worship\, FBC Chattanooga fosters an environment where every person can feel at home in God’s family. \nTheir embrace is wide and warm—welcoming the curious and the certain\, the comfortable and the struggling\, the well-fed and the hungry. Here\, relationships grow deep\, offering nourishment\, encouragement\, and lasting connection—just like the bonds we hope to strengthen at the TAG Assembly. \nTogether\, we’ll share in the beauty of bold\, imaginative ministry and the joy of beloved community within this sacred space. We can’t wait to welcome you to Chattanooga this October! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Recommended Hotels with Group Rates\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are excited to see you in Chattanooga for the TAG States Gathering. We have been overwhelmed with the positive response of those planning on attending the event. To help accommodate the need for places to stay in the downtown area\, all previous hotels have added rooms to their held blocks. In addition to this\, two new hotels have been added to the offering and are also downtown and close to the church. This is going to be a very busy weekend in Chattanooga and space is limited in these blocks\, so do not delay in contacting the hotel of your choice. After you do that\, be sure and pre-register for the event! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doubletree Chattanooga \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hilton Garden Inn \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Holiday Inn Express \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hampton Inn and Suites \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marriot Chattanooga Downtown \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make TAG a Family Affair!\nThis year’s TAG isn’t just for adults—it’s designed with every generation in mind. From the youngest preschooler to the wisest grandparent\, we’ve built a weekend where everyone finds a place to learn\, grow\, and belong. \nFor Preschool & Elementary KidsYoung ones will dive into imaginative play\, hands-on crafts\, and engaging stories—including a special quilt project where each child will stitch their own piece into a collective masterpiece. \nFor YouthMiddle and high schoolers will reunite with friends from camp\, retreats\, and General Assembly\, sharing experiences that strengthen both faith and friendships. \nTAG isn’t your typical conference—it’s a shared journey of creativity\, connection\, and renewal for the whole family. \n👉 Sign up today and give your children\, teens\, and yourself a weekend that nourishes spirit and community alike! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up Today!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is something for everyone in Chattanooga.\nVisit www.visitchattanooga.com for more things to do and see while in town.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tennessee-Aquarium \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chattanooga is a gem in Tennessee\, packed with scenic charm\, rich history\, and vibrant energy. Start with a stroll or bike ride along the Tennessee Riverwalk – this 13‑mile path boasts boardwalks\, public art\, marsh viewings\, and easy access to Coolidge Park and Ross’s Landing Downtown\, the world‑class Tennessee Aquarium dazzles with fresh- and saltwater exhibits\, penguins\, otters\, and even an IMAX theater Then\, head up Lookout Mountain—ride the historic Incline Railway to the top for jaw-dropping river panoramas—and don’t miss Rock City’s lush gardens and fairy-tale vistas or Ruby Falls’s dramatic underground waterfall tour Stroll across the iconic Walnut Street Bridge\, explore the Bluff View Art District and Hunter Museum of American Art perched above the river\, and maybe fit in a vintage train ride at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum or a ghost tour for some local flair. With eclectic eats\, farmers’ markets\, and arts festivals sprinkled throughout\, you’ll leave feeling like you got the full “Scenic City” experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our sponsors!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us for an Inspiring GatheringDon’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of the Tri-State CBF Assembly. Register today to secure your spot and join us in exploring innovative approaches to children’s ministry. Click the link below to sign up and be a part of this transformative event. \n Register Now URL:https://cbfga.org/event/registration-is-open-for-tri-state-cbf-assembly-tag-youre-it/ LOCATION:First Baptist Church Chatanooga tn\, 401 Gateway Avenue\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37402\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Event,Featured On Homepage,Ministers Events,Pastors Events,State Gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/tag-smaller.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251119 DTSTAMP:20251118T063505Z CREATED:20230622T192717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T063505Z UID:7026-1763424000-1763510399@cbfga.org SUMMARY:2026 Winter Youth Summit DESCRIPTION: Winter Youth Summit is a biennial\, collaborative youth discipleship event among CBF Georgia\, CBF Alabama\, CBF Virginia\, and CBF Tennessee.\nAt WYS 2026\, we’ll explore being fully KNOWN and loved by God. Rooted in John 15:12–17\, our theme reminds us that Jesus calls us friends—not strangers\, not servants—and invites us to live in God’s love. Together\, we’ll worship\, explore missions\, fellowship\, and have plenty of fun. Come ready to be seen\, known\, and transformed. \nTheme: KNOWN \nPreacher: Ben Winder           Worship Leader: Mission House \nCost & Registration\nLate Registration: October 1-December 1\, 2025—$99 per participant \nTo Register & Pay the Deposit \n \n**A deposit of $40 per participant will be required at the time of registration. All deposits are non-refundable but are partially transferable. We will allow deposit funds for up to 5 cancelations to be applied towards your final balance if those changes are made on or before November 1\, 2023.  \nPayments can be made online or they can be mailed to: \nWinter Youth SummitAlabama CBFPO Box 361864Hoover\, AL 35236 \nAccommodations \nHotel Accomodations-Embassy Suites\, Huntsville\nFor WYS 2026 each church group will need to make their own reservations with Embassy Suites\, Huntsville. Our conference rate is $174. All rooms are suite style and come with hot\, made-to-order breakfast for free.  This hotel is also within walking distance of FBC Huntsville. \nLimited number of rooms are reserved\, so make your reservation soon. The discount expires 12/1/25.  \nBooking Link: Alabama CBF Retreat \n Meals \nYour conference fee includes 3 meals and several snack opportunities throughout the weekend. Included meals are dinner Friday and Saturday. Saturday’s food truck lunch is also built into the conference fee this year. Students may want to bring cash\, if they wish to purchase additional snacks or food from the trucks. \nEach group is on its own for breakfast both mornings of the event. If you are staying at the Embassy Suites\, your group will have a free breakfast provided there.  \nLunch on Saturday will be served from Food Trucks at FBC Huntsville. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, January 16 \n5:30 p.m. Group Leader Check-In 6:30 p.m. Doors Open – First Baptist Huntsville*7:00 p.m. Dinner – FBCHSV8:00 p.m. Opening Worship – Life Center9:00 p.m. Group Leader meeting 9:15 p.m. Games and Ice Cream10:00 p.m. Church Group Time10:30 p.m. Return to Hotel / Host Home \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, January 17 \n7:00-9:00 a.m.  Breakfast (On your own)8:00 a.m.  Morning Exercise Options10:00 a.m.  Morning Worship – Life Center11:00 a.m. Break11:15 a.m.  Breakout Session 112:30 p.m.  A Food Truck Lunch1:45 p.m. Breakout Session 23:00 p.m.  Free Time in the Rocket City6:00 p.m. Dinner – FBCHSV7:00 p.m. Evening Worship – Life Center8:15 p.m. Break8:30 p.m. Party9:15 p.m. Milk\, Cookies\, and Fellowship9:45 p.m. Church Group Time10:30 p.m. Return to Hotel / Host Home \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, January 18 \n9:00 a.m.  Breakfast10:00 a.m.  Closing Worship – Life Center11:15 a.m.  Large Group Picture (In Event T-shirt)11:30 a.m.  Glad You Came. Safe Travels! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *Check-in is at First Baptist Church Huntsville\, starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday\, January 12. One or two adult representatives from your group may pick up your T-shirts\, name tags and conference information starting at 5:30 p.m. Doors open for students at 6:30 p.m. Please use Entrance 7 to enter and leave the building during the weekend.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pastor & Worship Leader\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For the last three years\, Ben Winder has served as the Pastor of First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg\, Florida. Before this role\, he spent 16 years in youth ministry roles in CBF partner churches in Tennessee\, Texas\, and Alabama. Ben still has a passion for connecting students to the Gospel and helping them grow to be all God is calling them to become. He is a graduate of Baylor University’s Truett Seminary. He and his wife\, Laura Beth\, have two sons\, Levi (8) and Luke (4).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born in 2015 out of a community of friends gathered in living rooms and basements\, Mission House is the creative delta formed by artists Jess Ray and Taylor Leonhardt. Aside from being the only female duo in the modern worship space\, Mission House are set apart from other artists and groups by how they’ve been building songs that truly thrive in gatherings. Both Jess and Taylor are phenomenal storytellers\, drawing people to who they and the community they are building not only through their songs\, but also on stage and screen. URL:https://cbfga.org/event/2026-winter-youth-summit/ LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, Huntsville\, AL\, 600 GOVERNORS DRIVE SW\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35801 CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage,Missions,Youth Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Winter-Youth-Summit.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316 DTSTAMP:20260217T074409Z CREATED:20251117T080049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T074409Z UID:8750-1773360000-1773619199@cbfga.org SUMMARY:Mission Madness DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\n \n then Pay the Deposit Here!\n \n \n \n \n \n Macon Mission Madness Registration is Open!\n  \nYouth Groups: Get ready for a weekend packed with service\, worship\, laughter\, and unforgettable moments!\n  \nCo-Hosed by Highland Hills Baptist Church\, First Baptist Church of Christ and Vineville Baptist ChurchFriday–Sunday\, March 13-15\, 2026 \nCost: $45 Deposit Per person \nTotal: $90 Per person \nMacon Mission Madness brings people together for a weekend of connection and purpose—sharing meals\, worshiping together\, digging into scripture\, serving our community\, and having a whole lot of fun along the way. \n✨ Open to all CBFGA youth groups –register now and get ready for a weekend you’ll never forget. \nQuestions? You’ll hear from Rachel Greco with details about t-shirts and final numbers as we get closer to the event. But for now—sign up\, tell your friends\, and start packing your work clothes and closed toe shoes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Preacher-Allie Ford\n\n\nAllie Ford is a senior at Mercer University\, studying English Secondary Education and Religion. In college\, she’s served as the Interim Director of Youth Ministries at First Baptist Church of Christ at Macon\, as well as in a variety of roles at Passport Camps and CBF of GA. Currently\, Allie is finishing up her student teaching before beginning seminary in the Fall. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Worship Leader(s)-Vineville Baptist Church Praise Team\n\n\nWith keys\, drums\, layered vocals\, and a whole lot of personality\, they’re proof that great music doesn’t belong to one age—it belongs to everyone willing to show up and play. Expect tight rhythms\, honest lyrics\, unexpected laughs\, and the kind of sound that feels like both a front-porch jam session and a standing-ovation encore. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tentative  Schedule \n Arrive in town and settle in—Mission Madness begins! \nOn your own:Check in to your hotel as you arrive \n7:00 p.m. – Registration Opens + Dinner at Vineville Baptist Church\, MaconGrab your name tag\, eat up\, and reconnect with friends (or make new ones!). \n8:30 p.m. – 🙌 Welcome\, Chaperone Meeting & Opening WorshipWe’ll kick off the weekend together and set the tone for what’s ahead. \n10:30 p.m. – Head back to the hotel11:30 p.m. – 😴 Lights Out (Rest up—big day coming!) \n\n☀️ Saturday: Serve\, Learn & Celebrate\nThis is where Mission Madness really shines! \n8:00 a.m. – Breakfast at the HotelFuel up for a full day of mission and movement. \n8:30 a.m. – Gather with Mission Groups at FBCX\, MaconMeet your crew and get ready to head out. \n9:00 a.m. – 🛠️ Travel to Mission SitesTime to serve\, love\, and make a difference in our community. \n4:30 p.m. – Break & Clean Up at HotelsShower\, chill\, and change—it’s almost celebration time. \n6:30 p.m. – Supper at Vineville Baptist Church\, Macon \n7:30 p.m. – 🎶 Worship at Vineville Baptist Church\, MaconMusic\, message\, and meaningful moments together. \n8:45 p.m. – 🎉 Break & Head to the Party9:00 p.m. – 🕺 PARTY TIME!Laugh\, dance\, and enjoy being together. \n10:30 p.m. – Return to hotels11:30 p.m. – 😴 Lights Out \n\n🌅 Sunday: Worship & Send-Off\nA meaningful close to a powerful weekend. \n8:00 a.m. – 🍩 Breakfast at Hotel & Check-Out \n8:30 a.m. – Closing Worship Service at Highland Hills Baptist ChurchWe’ll reflect\, celebrate\, and worship one last time together. \n9:30 a.m. – Dismissal\, Load Vans & Head HomeFull hearts\, tired feet\, and stories you’ll be telling for weeks. \n \n \n \n \n \n Possible/Probable Work Sites\n(aka: where we roll up our sleeves and do real good): \n☀️ Daybreak – starting the day by showing up for neighbors who need hope and hospitality \n🏡 Appleton Episcopal Ministries – hands-on help that meets real needs with real love \n🥪 Community Fridge Lunch Crew – making and packing lunches that turn into immediate\, tangible care \n🌱 Community Gardens – getting our hands dirty so good things can grow (literally) \n🔨 Rebuilding Macon – repairing homes and restoring dignity\, one project at a time \n📚 Brookdale Resource Center – supporting education\, stability\, and opportunity \n🏠 Habitat for Humanity – helping build more than houses… building futures \n❤️ Ronald McDonald House – serving families when they need comfort the most \n🎨 Chalk the City – spreading joy and encouragement through colorful messages in public spaces \n🧹 Neighborhood Clean-Up with Keep Macon Bibb Beautiful – loving our city by caring for the spaces we all share \nBottom line: real people\, real places\, real impact. URL:https://cbfga.org/event/macon-mission-madness/ LOCATION:Macon\, GA CATEGORIES:Missions,Youth Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Mission-Madness-Logo-Square-Smaller.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507 DTSTAMP:20260217T055204Z CREATED:20251117T080029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T055204Z UID:8774-1777766400-1778111999@cbfga.org SUMMARY:Senior Adult Retreat-May 3-5\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us next May for an unforgettable time of worship\, learning\, and fellowship at the Senior Adult Retreat—a cherished annual event designed for seniors who are still young at heart! This retreat offers inspiring worship\, uplifting music\, engaging breakout sessions\, great food\, and plenty of free time to reconnect with old friends and make new ones.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where: FBC St. Simons Island\nWhen: May 3-6\, 2026\n\n Date: Sunday Evening\, May 3 – Wednesday Lunch\, May 6\, 2026 \nPlace: First Baptist Church\, St. Simons Island \nRetreat Cost: $60/Person (includes two lunches and two fellowships)  \n  \nLodging Suggestions \n  \nSuggested hotels and accommodations\, along with Airbnb and VRBO\, include: \nSaint Simons Inn (912)-638-1101 \n31 Rooms Blocked \n$152.10 each Night \nGroup Code for CBFGA 2026 is 0526 \nBest Western Plus SSI (912)-638-7805 \nHampton Inn SSI (912)-634-2204 \nHoliday Inn Express (912)-634-2175 \nHome2Suites (912)-638-0333) \nThere may also be some availability at Epworth-by-the-Sea (912) 290-6777. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Very Tentative Retreat Schedule\n  \nSunday\, May 3\n7:00 – 8:30 PM – Check-in at First Baptist Church\, St. Simons \nMonday\, May 4\n9:00 AM – Morning Celebration9:45 AM – 10:30 AM – Breakout Session #110:45 AM – 11:30 AM – Breakout Session #211:45 AM – Lunch & Learn12:45 PM – 7:00 PM – Free Time & Dinner on Your Own7:00 PM – Worship8:00 PM – Cake Fellowship & Sing-along with the Ukulele Ensemble (First Baptist\, Griffin) \nTuesday\, May 5\n9:00 AM – Morning Celebration9:45 AM – 10:30 AM – Breakout Session #310:45 AM – 11:30 AM – Breakout Session #411:45 AM – Lunch12:45 PM – 7:00 PM – Free Time & Dinner on Your Own7:00 PM – Worship8:00 PM – Trivia and Ice Cream Fellowship \nWednesday\, May 6\n9:30 AM – Coffee & Fellowship10:00 AM – Closing Worship & Communion11:00 AM – Departure \nQuestions?\nFor more information\, contact Rachel Greco: \n\nEmail: rgreco@cbfga.org\nCall/Text: (478) 538-5000\n\nWe can’t wait to see you in May! 🌴🎶🙏 \n  URL:https://cbfga.org/event/senior-adult-retreat-4/ LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, St. Simons\, 729 Ocean Blvd\, St Simons Island\, GA \, 31522 \, United States CATEGORIES:Senior Adult Event,Senior Adult Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Senior-Retreat-Logo-smaller.jpg GEO:31.135853;-81.3893009 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Baptist Church St. Simons 729 Ocean Blvd St Simons Island GA 31522 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=729 Ocean Blvd:geo:-81.3893009,31.135853 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260602T014522Z CREATED:20240912T145838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T014522Z UID:8608-1789689600-1789948799@cbfga.org SUMMARY:2026 CBFGA Children's Retreat Registration Open (Second Try) DESCRIPTION:CBFGA Children’s Retreat\nFollowing God from the Inside Out\n(3rd – 6th Graders) \nCBFGA is delighted to announce the Third Annual Children’s Retreat for kids in 3rd-6th grade. \nPlace: Rock Eagle\, Eatonton\, GA\nDate: September 18-20\, 2026\n1. Register Here!\n2. Pay the Deposit of $90/per person\nTotal Cost: $180 per person \nDeposit: $90 per person \n3. Allergies\, T-shirts and Gender Breakdown\nChildren’s Retreat Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n To let us know how we can better serve you in your ministry endeavors please contact Rachel Greco. URL:https://cbfga.org/event/2026-cbfga-childrens-retreat-second-try/ LOCATION:Rock Eagle\, 350 Rock Eagle Road\, Eatonton\, Georgia\, 31024 CATEGORIES:Children's Event,Family Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-7-2026-03_22_45-PM-e1780360309123.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T140000 DTSTAMP:20260805T021137Z CREATED:20260719T120003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T021137Z UID:10178-1791134100-1791208800@cbfga.org SUMMARY:2026 State Gathering-Smoke Rise Baptist Church DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n \n \n \n \n October 4-5\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n Time\n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, 5:15 p.m. – Monday\, 2:00 p.m.\n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n \n \n \n \n Smoke Rise Baptist Church\n5901 Hugh Howell Rd.\nStone Mountain\, GA 300871\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for two days of Worship\, meals\, converstions\, and networking opportunites designed to equip church leaders with the skills to lead effectively. This year’s Theme is “More than Enough: Equipped for this Moment.”\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tentative Event Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\n \n \n \n \n \n October 04\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 4:45 p.m. – Register and Enjoy Exhibit Hall5:30 p.m. – Dinner7:15 p.m. – Worship*Dessert Reception Following Worship \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\n \n \n \n \n \n October 05\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 – Registration\n9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Workshops I\n10:15 – 11:15 a.m. – Workshops II\n11:30 a.m. – Worship\n12:30 p.m. – Lunch and ministry network gatherings\n2:00 p.m. – Leave for home\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Our Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Elizabeth Arnold "Ebby" (EE-BEE)\n \n \n \n \n \n Our preacher\, Dr. Elizabeth “Ebby” (EE-BEE) Arnold\, serves as Scholar-in-Residence for The Candler Foundry\, where she created the Foundations in Faith and Leadership online certificate program for community- and church-based theological education. She also teaches courses through both The Candler Foundry and Candler School of Theology’s M.Div. program\, as well as in the Foundry’s Courses in the Community initiative. Dr. Arnold is also a member of Smoke Rise Baptist Church. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Danny Vancil\n \n \n \n \n \n Our Worship leader\, Danny Vancil\, became the Minister of Worship & Music at Smoke Rise Baptist Church in May\, 2006. A native of Illinois\, Danny received a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree from Murray State University (1986) and a Master of Church Music from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (1989). Danny loves creating thoughtful worship that utilizes both traditional and modern elements while maintaining historic Baptist values. URL:https://cbfga.org/event/2026-state-gathering-smoke-rise-baptist-church/ LOCATION:Smoke Rise Baptist Church\, 5901 Hugh Howell Rd.\, Stone Mountain\, GA\, 30087\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Event,Ministers Events,Pastors Events,Senior Adult Event,State Gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/State-Gathering-Logo-e1784512432575.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116 DTSTAMP:20260602T032410Z CREATED:20260602T030611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T032410Z UID:10110-1794528000-1794787199@cbfga.org SUMMARY:2026 Youth Fall Retreat Registration Open DESCRIPTION:Youth Fall Retreat Registration is Open!\n \nYouth Groups: Get ready for a weekend packed with worship\, laughter\, and unforgettable moments!\nFriday–Sunday\, November 13-15\, 2026 \nCost: $90 Deposit Per person \nTotal: $180 Per person \n \nFall Retreat brings people together for a weekend of connection and purpose—sharing meals\, worshiping together\, digging into scripture\, and having a whole lot of fun along the way. \n✨ Open to all CBFGA youth groups –register now and get ready for a weekend you’ll never forget. \nQuestions? You’ll hear from Rachel Greco with details about t-shirts and final numbers as we get closer to the event. But for now—sign up and tell your friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here!\n \n then Pay the Deposit Here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tentative  Schedule\n \n Arrive in town and settle in—Fall Retreat begins! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n FRIDAY: WELCOME TO THE RETREAT! \n🕖 7:00 PM – Check-In OpensDrop your bags\, snag your bunk\, and meet the crew! (We’ll be here a while as groups arrive.) \n🎉 8:30ish PM – Opening Celebration + WorshipLet’s kick things off together! (Depending on arrivals\, we may start closer to 9:00 PM-flex those expectations!) \n💬 10:00 PM – Church Group TimeGather with your crew to unpack the night\, laugh a little\, and maybe snack a lot. \n🌙 11:00 PM – Lights Out(But no promises you’ll actually sleep yet.) \n\nSATURDAY: THE BIG DAY \n🥞 8:00 AM – BreakfastFuel up-there’s a big day ahead! \n🎶 9:30 AM – Morning WorshipMusic\, messages\, and moments to remember. \n💭 10:30 AM – Church Group TimeDive deeper into the theme and what it means for you. \n🍽️ 12:30 PM – Lunch \n🕶️ 1:00 PM – Free Time with Your GroupPlay games\, chill out\, hike\, nap\, laugh ‘til your stomach hurts-your group\, your choice. \n🍔 6:00 PM – Dinner \n🔥 7:00 PM – Evening WorshipWind down with music and reflection as the stars come out. \n🌌 8:15 PM – Church Group TimeTalk\, reflect\, and prepare your heart for what’s next. \n🔥 9:30 PM – BONFIRE NIGHT!Think s’mores\, songs\, stories\, and a few surprise moments under the stars. \n😴 11:30 PM – Lights OutTime to recharge. \n\nSUNDAY: SEND-OFF WITH PURPOSE \n☕ 8:00 AM – BreakfastOne last time to gather around the table. \n🕊️ 9:00 AM – Closing Worship + CommunionA sacred and beautiful time to close out the weekend. \n📸 10:00 AM – Group Photo & GoodbyesSmile big-then head home ready to live the message. \n\n📌 PRO TIP: Bring your Bible\, a hoodie for the bonfire\, your best group game face\, and an open heart. URL:https://cbfga.org/event/2026-youth-fall-retreat-registration-open/ LOCATION:Camp Glisson\, 690 Camp Glisson Road\, Dahlonega\, GA\, 30533\, United States CATEGORIES:Youth Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fall-Youth-Retreat-Registration-Open-e1780365721115.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR