About Us
Our NGC Related Agencies are prime examples of the church operating in the world beyond the sanctuary walls. At varying degrees the Related Agencies are connected to our conference through a common purpose or a shared vision. The Committee on Related Agencies seeks to examine and understand the various ministries of the agencies and assist them in networking together. The committee also examines each agencies status in relation to the conference, ascertaining if the agency should be publicized by Connectional Ministries and in some cases receive funding as well.
Related Agencies
Action Ministries
Action Ministries, Inc. is a family of ministries reaching out to people in need in north Georgia. As a faith-based non-profit, Action Ministries seeks to provide for the basic human needs of individuals and to assist persons in making life changes that will enrich and better their situation. Contact Info: Beverly Banks-Greene, Office Manager, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30308. Phone: (404) 881-1991. Email: bgreene@actionministries.net. Website: www.actionministries.net
Aldersgate Homes
Aldersgate Homes, Inc. is making a positive difference in the lives of persons with developmental disabilities through education, advocacy, and providing residential alternatives in an affordable, safe, and comfortable, normalizing environment as they become community participants. Contact info: Director Becky Bocian, 4105 Briarcliff Rd, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30345. Phone: (404) 327-9491. E-mail: aldhomes@bellsouth.net Website: www.gbgm-umc.org/aldersgatehomesinc/
Camping & Retreat Agencies
Camp Glisson
Since 1925, generations of children and youth have been invited by North Georgia United Methodist Churches to the forests surrounding Cane Creek Falls just north of Dahlonega. Over the years, this place - long since known as Camp Glisson - has become holy ground as thousands have experienced God's loving presence through the beauty and the people they encounter here at camp. Contact Info: Pam Swafford, Guest Relations Coordinator, 690 Camp Glisson Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533. Phone: (706) 864-6181 Email: info@campglisson.org Website: www.campglisson.org
THE LODGE at Simpsonwood
The Lodge at Simpsonwood, is a Christian adult and family retreat center nestled in the heart of metro Atlanta, Georgia. Surrounded by 227 acres of woodlands along the Chattahoochee River, The Lodge at Simpsonwood provides an ideal location for your conferences and retreats. Designed to harmonize with nature, all facilities on our attractive campus are within easy walking distance of one other. Contact Info: Sales Office, 4511 Jones Bridge Circle NW, Norcross, GA 30092. Phone: (770) 441-1111. Email: sales@simpsonwood.org Website: www.simpsonwood.org
Murphy-Harpst Children's Centers
The MHCC is made up of three separate campuses offering a continuum of services designed to meet the needs of children and youth with emotional and/or behavioral problems. Contact Info: President and CEO Joanne Simmons, 740 Fletcher Street, Cedartown, GA 30125-3249. Phone: (770) 748-1500. Email: contact@murphyharpst.org Website: www.murphyharpst.org
New Bethlehem Community Center
The NBCC provides services for family, children, senior adults, and at risk people in the Bethlehem neighborhood and Augusta community, striving to be an extension of God’s ministry and to improve the quality of life for the people served. Contact info: Executive Director Elaine Matthews, P.O. Box 3029, Augusta, GA, 30914. Phone 706-722-0086 E-mail: augustaga37@comcast.net Website: http://newbethlehemcommunitycenter.com
United Methodist Children's Home, Inc.
The UMCH's mission is to provide redemptive, healing services that bring meaningful change to the lives of children and families. Grounded by scripture and the tradition of the church, they seek to bring the wholeness of God's love to persons through Christ. Contact Info: Administrator Bev Cochran, 500 South Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030. Phone: (404) 327-5820. Email: bcochran@umchildrenshome.org Website: www.umchildrenshome.org
Wesley Community Centers, Inc.
The WCC offers caring, compassionate ministries in Atlanta neighborhoods with special needs, partnering with local organizations and residents, all in response to the call of Christ to love our neighbors. Contact info: Executive Director Fran Phillips-Calhoun, 859 Metropolitan Parkway, SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. Phone: 404-872-0086. E-mail: fran@wesleycenters.org Website: www.wesleycenters.org
Wesley Woods Senior Living, Inc.
A non-profit organization, Wesley Woods Senior Living, Inc., through its Affiliates, provides a comprehensive, regionally oriented service program and serves as a training and research site addressing important problems in aging and health. Contact Info: President and CEO Kenneth Weber, 1817 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329-4021. Phone: (404) 728-6210. Email: none listed. Website: www.wesleywoodsinc.org
Wesley Woods Center of Emory University, Inc.
Wesley Woods Center is the specialty geriatric care component of Emory Healthcare. Contact Info: Wesley Woods Hospital, 1821 Clifton Road, NE, Altanta, GA 30329. Phone: (404) 778-7710. Email: none listed. Website: www.emoryhealthcare.org/hospitals/wesleywoods
Other Programs (reviewed by Committee)
Appalachian Ministry Network (United Methodist)
The UMAMN bring church leaders to a common table to collaborate for strengthening ministry, speaking out on issues, and effecting change in people, churches, and communities of Appalachia. Contact info: Executive Coordinator N. Sharon Leatherman, PO Box 2231, Hagerstown, MD, 21741. Phone: 301-791-7355. E-mail: umadc@aol.com Website: www.appalachia-umc.org
Crime Victims Advocacy Council
The CVAC provide specialized services for victims of crime, including peer support groups, educational programs, and pastoral care. Contact info: Chaplain Bruce Cook, 3101 Paces Mill Road, Atlanta, GA, 30339. Phone (770) 333-9254. E-mail: askcvac@aol.com Website: www.gbgm-umc.org/cvac
Emory Center for Pastoral Services
The ECPS engages the depth of the human condition through a diverse and creative program of pastoral services and outreach at Emory Hospital, Crawford Long Hospital, and Wesley Woods. Contact info: Executive Director Elwood H. Spackman, 1364 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA, 30322. Phone 404-712-7200. E-mail: elwood.spackman@emoryhealthcare.org Website: www.emoryhealthcare.org/departments/cps/
Georgia Christian Council
The GCC promotes unity in Christ among the Christian community in Georgia, encouraging a cooperative effort among churches of various denominations to work alongside each other in various ministries. Contact info: Executive Director Leland C. Collins, The Georgia Christian Council, 2370 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GA, 31204. Phone 478-742-2085. E-mail: gachristiancouncil@windstream.net Website: none.
Georgia Council on Moral and Civic Concerns
The GCMCC is a ministry of advocacy birthed by the two United Methodist Conferences of Georgia and the Georgia Baptist Convention, actively serving the people of Georgia for over 63 years, primarily dealing with moral and civic issues at the state legislative level. Contact info: Executive Director Willis H. Moore, 5312 West Mountain Street, Suite 200, Stone Mountain, GA, 30083. Phone 770-469-3858. E-mail: doinggood@gcmcc.org Website: www.gcmcc.org
Georgia School for the Deaf (in Cave Spring)
The UMCDF (United Methodist Church Deaf Ministries) works through the State of Georgia Cave Spring Deaf School facilities and staff as a base of operations for assisting the deaf throughout Georgia in diverse ministry settings from hospitals to jails, and provides interpretative services on behalf of the deaf while providing them with Christian literature and pastoral care. Contact info: Director Dewey E. Bailey, PO Box 218, Cave Spring, GA 30124. Phone: 706-777-3662. E-mail: bailey08@bellsouth.net Website: www.gsdweb.org
Hinton Rural Life Center
The mission of the HRLC is to be an advocate for the small membership church, to these churches in becoming healthy and effective, to provide opportunities for missional involvement, and to be a place of hospitality, spiritual growth, and renewal. Contact info: Executive Director Clay Smith, P.O. Box 27, Hayesville, NC, 28904. Phone: 866-389-8336. E-mail: Clay@hintoncenter.org Website: www.hintoncenter.org
Interfaith Airport Chaplaincy
The IAC provides a sanctuary in the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta, with a chapel open to people of all faiths, and is utilized by airport and airline employees, passengers, and visitors. Chaplain services are available and services of Christian worship are held on Sundays and at various other times. Contact info: Senior Chaplain Chester R. Cook, P.O. Box 20801, Atlanta, GA, 30320. Phone: 404-762-1051. E-mail: chaplain@airportchapel.org Website: www.airportchapel.org
Interfaith Children’s Movement of Metropolitan Atlanta
The ICMMA is a broad coalition of faith communities dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged children in metropolitan Atlanta through education, programs and legislative advocacy. Contact info: Executive Director Tami S. Groves, P.O. Box 191183, Atlanta, GA, 31119. Phone: 770-498-2141. E-mail: tamigroves@aol.com Website: www.icmma.org
Mountain Top Boy’s Home
MTBH provides a Christian home environment for at risk boys ages 6-17 which focuses on their development spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, socially and physically, with the goal of reunifying the children with their parents whenever possible. Contact info: Administrative Director (vacant), P.O. Box 189, Sugar Valley, GA, 30746. Phone: 706-397-8223. E-mail: none Website: none
Wesleyan Christian Advocate
Between now and June 5, the Wesleyan Christian Advocate is transitioning from a independent non-profit newspaper to the North Georgia Advocate, a publication produced by the North Georgia Conference in partnership with the national United Methodist newspaper, the United Methodist Reporter. All current subscriptions will be transferred and honored by the Conferences and the UM Reporter. To renew your subscription or to become a new subscriber, mail your check payable to the North Georgia Advocate to P.O. Box 660275, Dallas, TX 75266-0275. You can also pay by credit card by calling 1.877.465.1685. A one year subscription is $25 and $23 for subscribers 65 and older.