Southeast Regional Formal Weekend in Atlanta, March 1–2, 2025

Date
Sat, Mar 1 2025, 1:30pm - Sun, Mar 2 2025, 12pm
Location

United States

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Atlanta, GA
Buford, GA

The Atlanta and Buford, Georgia United Church of God congregations invite those ages 13-19 and their families to celebrate our “Knights, Lords, and Ladies” at this year’s UCG Southeast Regional Formal Weekend. 

 

The weekend includes Sabbath services, senior acknowledgement, a dinner and formal dance, and a Sunday morning bowling and arcade activity. Family members are encouraged to attend Sabbath services, the senior acknowledgement, and the bowling and arcade activity. See below for an agenda and additional details.

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, March 1st

 

  • 1:30 pm - Sabbath Services at Unity Atlanta, 3597 Parkway Ln, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 (All are welcome)
  • 3:30 pm - Senior Acknowledgment the Sanctuary at Unity Atlanta (All are welcome)
  • 6:30 pm - *Dinner in the Fellowship Hall at Unity Atlanta (ages 13-19)
  • 8:00 - 11:00 pm - Formal Dance in the Fellowship Hall at Unity Atlanta (ages 13-19)

*Please plan to arrive before dinner to allow time for check-in. Attendees (per the age requirement) will be required to check-in for Saturday evening events, and once checked in, will not be permitted to leave until the event concludes or a parent checks them out early.

 

Sunday, March 2nd

  • Hotel checkout at your leisure and per your hotel’s policy
  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Family bowling/arcade activity at Stars and Strikes in Stone Mountain, GA (All are welcome)

REGISTRATION

All formal and bowling/arcade participants are required to register here: 2025 UCG Southeast Weekend

 

Registration Form

Registration is open until February 14, 2024.

 

SENIOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Immediately following services, we will acknowledge our graduating seniors and honor their commitment to God through this milestone accomplishment. If you are a graduating senior attending the formal, please complete the senior bio form here: Senior Bio Form

 

FAMILY BOWLING AND ARCADE ACTIVITY

We will have a family bowling activity scheduled for Sunday morning from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Stars and Strikes in Stone Mountain located at 741 Mountain Industrial Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083. The activity will feature 1 hour of bowling (shoes included) and 1 hour of unlimited arcade games. All ages are welcome. The cost is $15.00 per person. 

 

COST

The cost to attend the Southeast Formal Dance (ages 13-19) is $45 per person and includes dinner. If there are 3 or more attendees in a family, the cost is capped at $100 total. The cost to attend the family bowling activity (all ages) at Stars and Strikes is $15 per person. 

 

PAYMENT

Payment for the formal and bowling/arcade should be made via credit card on PayPal (preferred) or check shortly after submitting registration.

 

  • For check payments, please mail checks to Charlie Graby at 6925 Buckingham Circle, Cumming, GA 30040. Checks should be made payable to "United Church of God - Atlanta" and offer a breakdown of costs (i.e., amount for formal dance, amount for bowling) in the memo area of the check. 
  • For credit card payments via PayPal, please visit: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/UCGSoutheastFormal

LODGING

UCG has blocked a set of rooms at the nearby Hampton Inn by Hilton Peachtree Corners Norcross at a nightly rate of $85.00 plus tax. These rooms will be held until Feb 21st and are available on a first-come/first-serve basis. This exceptional rate is valid from Friday, February 28th through Sunday, March 2nd. Details are below:

ATTIRE:

Dress for the dance is formal, semi-formal, or Sabbath attire.

 

If you have any questions about the Southeast Weekend, please email Sierra Briggs at sierra.gomperts@gmail.com.

 

We look forward to seeing you there!