Southeast 5th Grade Conference
May 1 - May 3
Fifth Grade Conference May 1-3, 2026
Church in Athens – Meeting Hall
DATES: May 1 (Friday) 7:00 p.m. through May 3 (Lord’s Day) 10:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Student Station
249 Waddell Street
Athens, GA 30605
WHO MAY ATTEND: Current 5th graders and same gender parent or serving ones.
No more than one adult per 5th grader may register. Only registered 5th
graders may attend the conference; no other children may attend.
SERVING ONES: Background checks are required of all adults once every 3 years. Each
serving one and parent must apply individually at ministry opportunities.org
Anyone approved in the last 3 years need not reapply.
REGISTRATION FEE: The cost is $75 for each person registered, both 5th graders and parents or
serving ones, which includes hospitality, snacks, and all meals through breakfast
on the Lord’s Day. Conference registration is due by April 6, 2026.
Next Steps:
1. Distribute and collect the Medical Release and Liability Release forms.
2. Compile your registration list and email the Locality Group Registration
Form by April 6, 2026 to churchinathens.conference@gmail.com
3. After emailing Conference Registration mail one check payable to:
The Church in Athens
Attn: 5th Grade Conference
P.O. Box 6767
Athens, GA 30604
The serving ones from each locality are responsible to bring a completed Medical
Release Form (attached) for each young person in their care in case medical
attention is needed during the conference.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE: Arrival time and registration will be 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening.
The first meeting will begin at 7:00pm Friday. Please eat dinner before you arrive.
The conference will end at 10:30am on the Lord’s Day.
WHAT TO BRING: Each 5th grader needs to bring a sleeping bag and pillow.
Bring personal toiletries, a towel, and clothes for meetings and for recreation.
Recovery Version of the Bible – Old and New Testament
Do not bring: cell phones, tablets, or other electronic devices
GENERAL INFORMATION: Each locality should send one serving one or parent for every three to four 5th
graders who can transport the young people throughout the conference.
Please pray for this time.
If you have any questions about the conference, please call:
Joe Black (770) 312-2203 email: joepicasso2001@gmail.com
Brad Langford (706)-248-4570 email: bradleylangford@yahoo.com
Hallie Williamson (706) 424-0530 email: churchinathens.conference@gmail.com (registration)