Worship

Join Us for In-Person Worship
We'd love to see you at one of our worship services on Sunday: Chapel Communion at 8:30 a.m., Modern in the Fellowship Hall at 9:00 a.m., and Traditional in the Sanctuary at 11:15 a.m.

Join Us for Online Worship
We offer distinct Modern and Traditional Worship Services online. On-demand streaming begins on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. for our Modern Service and 11:15 a.m. for our Traditional Service on YouTube and Facebook. You can also catch a pre-recorded version of each week's sermon on YouTube. We hope you'll tune in!

Sermon Podcast
If you prefer an audio version of the sermon for on-the-go listening, check out our podcast! You can listen online or subscribe from your podcast app of choice. Search "dunwoodyumc" to subscribe.

Register Your Attendance
Please register your service attendance online. There will be a code on the back of the bulletins and handouts to do this. If you've never used a QR Code before, don't worry...it's easy! Open the camera app on your device. Allow the camera to frame the code until a yellow link appears. Click the yellow box. Complete the form. Or, feel free to click HERE.

General

Simon Jones Ambassador Award
The 2024 Simon Jones Goodwill Ambassador Awards are presented annually to both a member of our laity and separately to a member of our staff who exemplify the characteristics that made our longtime Directory of Facilities an incredible gift to Dunwoody United Methodist Church. The two people selected will exemplify Simon Jones’ legacy with their welcoming and caring hearts, always having time to share their love of Jesus Christ with others. There will be a selection committee who will choose the two recipients from the nominations received by May 22. An awards presentation will then be held at all three services on Sunday, June 9. Staff nominations will be made by the clergy and staff only. To make your laity nomination please click HERE.

Wednesday Night Supper
Join us as we wrap up the year! The last Wednesday night supper will be held on Wednesday, May 8. Dinner begins at 5:00 p.m. and ends at 6:15 p.m. If you would like to register for WNS, please fill out the form below. You also have the option of emailing Debbie Collins or by calling at 770-394-0675, ext 111. Reservations are due by the end of day on Monday. Please do your best to adhere to this reservation deadline so there will be a meal prepared for you. The cost for Wednesday Night Supper is $10 for an adult meal, $5 for a child meal (3-11 years). Children under 3 years eat for free. Menu for May 1: Salad Bar with Dinner Rolls, Chicken & Lentil Soup, Hamburger on a Bun with Lettuce & Tomato, Pickle, Honey Fried Chicken Breast Sandwich, Cole Slaw, Fresh Corn on the Cob, Sweet Potato Fries, NOLA Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce, Assorted Cookies Children's Entree: Hamburger or Cheeseburger on a Bun OR either of the other regular entrees | Register HERE!  

City of Dunwoody’s Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
Join the City of Dunwoody as they host a Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event. This event will take place on Saturday, May 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the parking lot at Dunwoody City Hall, 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road. Items accepted are oil and latex paints, stains, paint thinner, automobile batteries, household batteries, motor oil, antifreeze, gasoline, diesel, household cleaners, pool chemicals, household chemicals, pesticides, flammables, corrosives, light bulbs and tubes (CFLs and fluorescent). Residents must register and show ID when dropping off their items. To learn more and register please click HERE.

Post-General Conference Family Meeting
Join DUMC on Sunday, May 5 from 3:00p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, for a church family gathering. Dr. Phil Schroeder will offer a report on the actions taken by General Conference - what happened and what did not happen - and how those actions affect DUMC. This will be a time of learning and fellowship as we move forward together, leading with the love of Christ.

Wesley Woods Mothers Day Offering
The Wesley Woods Mother’s Day offering provides critical funding for charitable financial assistance with housing and meals, pastoral care and wellness programming to older adults living in a Wesley Woods community. Please give generously online at wesleywoods.org/donate, or dunwoodyumc.org/give by designating "Wesley Woods Mothers Day Offering" in the Fund drop-down menu.

Kick-Off to Summer Luncheon
Let’s kick-off the Summer with food and fellowship on Sunday, May 19, as we host a church-wide luncheon. Seatings will be offered at 11:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Please register in advance to reserve your desired setting time. Menu includes: salad bar, vegetable soup, fried chicken, meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, and rolls, with an ice cream bar for dessert. Click HERE to register.

VEiL Meet & Greet
VEiL (Visual arts Exhibits in the Library) invites you to an informal Meet & Greet with our May/June featured artist, Sharon Gilbert. She will be in the Library following each of the three morning Worship services on Sunday, May 19.

Charge Conference
Church Council and Charge Conference will be held on Monday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Asbury Room. All are invited to attend.

Hospitality Trailer Volunteers
Serving with the DUMC Hospitality Trailer is a fun way to share the DUMC experience with our community! Sign up to be added to our list of volunteers who pull and set the trailer, who serve treats from the trailer, and/or who provide periodic maintenance to the interior and exterior of the trailer. This is a low-commitment opportunity, based on your availability, and tons of fun! Sign up HERE.

Environmental Stewardship
The DUMC Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) meets the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. For more information, contact Ted Bowden. You can view the tips for May HERE. Sign up HERE to subscribe to the monthly United Methodist Creation Justice Tips.

New Baby?
Are you or someone you know expecting a new baby? If so, please click HERE to fill out the New Baby form. Whether it’s a birth or an adoption, DUMC wants to celebrate the new babies joining our community! Our Knitting Group and United Women in Faith circles have joined forces to create a welcome pack for the newest members of our community and their families. Contact Rev. Garrett Wallace for more information.

Atlanta Ronald McDonald House
Collecting pop tabs is a fun and easy way to support Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities. Across the Metro-Atlanta area, hundreds of individuals, schools and companies are working together to collect Pop Tabs to benefit our mission. Those Pop Tabs are recycled and we receive the market value of the recycled metal. We are collecting pop tabs at the reception desk, bring yours today! Please call Cathy Wright, 404-509-6656, with questions.

Nursing Nook
Did you know we now have a Nursing Nook in the Fellowship Hall? Mothers who are nursing or caring for infants are welcome to use the enclosed area of the Fellowship Hall to nurse and/or soothe infants while still hearing the service. You may have also noticed that you can now hear the service in the hallways and bathrooms of the 2nd floor Activities Building - we don't want you to miss the message when you need to step out. Please reserve the nursing nook for infants to ensure privacy for nursing mothers.

Golf Cart Ministry
Need a ride? We have a golf cart team that is happy to get you to and from the building on Sunday mornings. Look for the banners in the parking lot to see the path that the golf cart will drive. Just stand by your car and someone will be by to get you! Our golf cart is currently running three shifts: 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

DUMC Nametags
Anyone may place a name tag order HERE. All requested name tags may be picked up on the magnetic board behind the Parlor welcome desk. Feel free to leave your nametag on this board during the week for easy access on Sunday mornings. If you need a replacement nametag feel free to leave your current nametag at any of the welcome desks and we'll get it fixed!

Prayer

Prayer Concerns
Please check our prayer concern list (updated regularly) to remain in prayer for the members of our congregation. Do you have prayer concerns that you would like to share with the church? Email them to our confidential email address HERE, and we will be praying for you. View our previous month's joys and concerns by clicking HERE.

Missions

Habitat for Humanity | April – June 2024
Each spring, Dunwoody UMC participates in building a Habitat for Humanity home. In 2024, we will build our 33rd Habitat House. We have an exciting build schedule for 2024 and need 25 volunteers per day for 8 build days (eight Saturdays). If you are interested in helping with the build, sign up HERE. The Spring 2024 is underway now and continues until Saturday, June 22. Contact Jack and Bette Whitley or Sean Penn for more information. Must be at least 16 years old to participate.

Community Assistance Center Donations
The Community Assistance Center needs food donations to support their continuing efforts to provide food for those in need. Donations to the Mini-Market allow these families to have sufficient food options, in quantity and quality, for their tables. Donations can be dropped in the canvas bins at church or at the CAC offices on Roswell Road. The most needed food items include: rice, oatmeal, soups, canned meats (spam, tuna, chicken, etc.), canned fruit, dried beans, lentils, pasta (any kind), pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, pasta entrees, condiments, canned corn, peanut butter, meat entrees, ramen noodles.

Hightower Homework Club
Volunteer with Hightower Homework Club at Crossroads Church (4805 Tilly Mill Rd.) from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday during the school year. There are classrooms and plenty of room for the kids to play outside. Children, from kindergarten to 5th grade, receive instruction and homework help from qualified teachers. Volunteers are needed to assist the teachers, give individual homework help as well as provide playground supervision. Volunteers are welcome to make their own hours. If interested contact Rich Reynell or visit Corners Outreach for more information or to start the process for volunteering.

Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta
BPBMA has a mission to provide weekend meals to food-insecure children in the Metro Atlanta area to enhance their mental and physical health. Dunwoody UMC is supporting that mission as a Community Buddy. Each week DUMC will have volunteers pick up nonperishable food from the BPBMA warehouse here in Dunwoody. The food is delivered to DUMC and packed by volunteers to be taken to area elementary schools for students to take home for the weekend so that they have food to replace the meals they would receive at school during the week. You can register here to participate in Backpack Buddies. There are three different opportunities: picking up food and delivering it to DUMC for packing, packing meals (approximately 35 meals), or delivering packed meals to Dunwoody Elementary. There are specific times for some jobs and others have some flexibility. Check DCB for more information or contact Bo Lane for details.

Community Assistance Center - Fourth Saturday Volunteers
Dunwoody UMC provides volunteers the opportunity to assist the CAC in their mission by staffing the Mini-Market and the Canopy Thrift Store on the fourth Saturday of each month.  Hours for this opportunity are 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Upcoming dates for DUMC at the CAC are Saturday, May 25 and June 22. Volunteers can join the CAC Group in DCB. For more information contact Anne Hicks.

International Mission Trips
Dunwoody UMC has another International Mission trip scheduled for 2024! This trip is an opportunity for groups and individuals to carry our mission work to the world. The trip this summer will be to Guatemala to serve Project Salud y Paz , a nonprofit with three medical clinics and an early education center. The Susanna Wesley School provides education, nutrition, and medical care for more than 50 children preschool through first grade. Salud y Paz is a joint project of International Hands in Service (a U.S. based 501c3 non-profit organization), the Iglesia Metodista Nacional Primitiva de Guatemala and the United Methodist Church in the United States. The 2024 Guatemala trip dates are Saturday, August 17 through Saturday, August 24. The interest and planning meeting will be scheduled for May so watch for details. You can get additional information from our trip leader Guy Griswold or Sean Penn.

Helping Hands Volunteers
Do you have occasional availability and a heart to serve Dunwoody UMC? We often have behind-the-scenes, but very necessary tasks that require light-duty volunteer assistance! Join DUMC's Helping Hands Volunteers group! You will be invited to assist with various projects such as assembling Christmas candles, preparing items for Vacation Bible School, packaging star words for Epiphany, and/or segmenting Sunday giveaway items. Individuals who opt into this Helping Hands Volunteers group will be notified when a general need arises, and invited to serve. Click HERE to opt into the group.

Camp High Five Volunteers
Camp High Five is an amazing experience for children affected by HIV/AIDS, and needs volunteers this summer. Someone who is at least 18 years old, patient, kind, responsible, works as part of a team, and loves to have fun with children is exactly who we're looking for (must be able to pass a background check)! Camp will be held from Sunday, June 16 (volunteers report to site on Saturday, June 15) through Friday, June 21 at Camp Twin Lakes' Will-A-Way site in Winder, Georgia (round-trip transportation will be provided). If you're interested in serving with us, please call (470) 321-3102 ext. 249 or email Tylah Hankerson (Assistant Camp Director).

Conversation Club Volunteers Needed
Interested in helping someone from another country practice their English-speaking skills? Join other DUMC volunteers for the Conversation Club at Dunwoody Baptist Church on Mondays from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Volunteers and learners engage in casual conversations in a fun and relaxed environment. No training required! Just a heart to help others. DUMC Contacts: Marty Fritts and Elaine Edwards. To register, click HERE.

Support

Help for Families Affected by Addiction
On Sunday afternoon, April 28, at 2:00 p.m. in the Asbury room, Summit Therapist Janet Fluker will present a session on Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT). This is a compassionate, evidence-based approach for families of those with substance abuse problems. The skills taught through CRAFT improve the quality of the families' life, while making sobriety a more rewarding approach for their loved ones. Register HERE.

Connected Ministry
Connected is a small group of individuals ages 14 & up with disabilities that meets at the church. We share a meal, complete activities, and engage in fellowship. We’d love to see you! We will meet on May 1, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. You can register HERE for Connected Ministry activities. To learn more contact Jenny Rolfes or Amy Penn.

Sundays with Connected
Our Special Needs Ministry, Connected, is growing! Join us for a small group Sunday school class focusing on life lessons & spiritual growth. This group is designed for individuals with special needs ages 14 and up! For more information contact Nicholle Hansen or Jenny Rolfes.

Visitation Ministry
Dunwoody UMC has a congregation filled with unique individuals with fascinating backgrounds and accomplishments. If you have an hour or so to spare each month to meet some of our members who may not be able to get to church, you will bring joy and friendship to those you visit, and you will be blessed to meet them and to get to know them. Our Visitation Ministry is currently looking for friendly visitors who are willing to visit their assigned person(s) at least once per month and to stay in touch with them by phone call or cards. We will provide all the training you need. If you are interested or have any questions, please reach out to Rev. Kathy Brockman at 770-542-1677.

Grief Support Group
If you are grieving the death of a loved one - no matter when that death might have occurred - there is a support group just for you. This group meets virtually via Zoom every week, Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. For further information call Stan Hibbs at 404-625-8451 or JoAnn Akers at 404-434-9467.

Stephen Ministry
When do I need a Stephen Minister? Are you going through a difficult time—emotionally, spiritually, or relationally? A Stephen Minister is someone to listen when we don’t want to burden our friends and family. Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers, ready to listen, care for and encourage you, pray with and for you, and provide confidential one-on-one Christian care to help you through whatever it is that you are facing. To find out more, talk with Pat DeBolt 404-931-5443.

Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group for Caregivers
If you are trying to cope with caring for a loved one with a form of dementia, even if long distance, there is a monthly support group to help you! Come and join others who are on this same journey. Confidential meetings are held the second Thursday of each month in the Wesley Room from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. For further information contact JoAnn Akers at 404-434-9467.

Small Groups

An Outsider's Observations About the Israeli – Palestinian Conflict
The Israeli - Palestinian conflict is an ongoing situation which includes military, political, ethnic, and religious issues. Come hear Rev. David Melton discuss what he has observed over the last 30 years of travels to the Lands of the Bible. He will not attempt to determine what is right and what is wrong, but will seek to create a better understanding of the many complex issues. What he knows, he has learned from his observations on his numerous tours and his relationships with those who call the Holy Land their home. Wednesday, May 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Asbury Room. Click HERE to register.

How United Methodists Study Scripture
This June, learn How United Methodists Study Scripture, as your Clergy staff teaches from the book of the same name. This four-week Sunday School series is open to all adults, and an option for those whose regular Sunday School classes break for summer. Come for all four sessions, or drop in as you can! Sundays, June 2 - 23 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel. June 2 - Rev. Phil Schroeder & Rev. Calissa Dauterman, June 9 - Rev. Phil Schroeder & Rev. Kathy Brockman, June 16 – Rev. Phil Schroeder & Rev. David Melton, June 23 – Rev. Phil Schroeder & Rev. Garrett Wallace.

Lake Junaluska
Join DUMC this September 16-19 as we travel to Lake Junaluska Conference Center in the beautiful western North Carolina mountains, along with other noteworthy and fun sites within the surrounding area! We'll enjoy day trips to the Great Smoky Mountain Train ride, departing from Bryson City, NC; The Biltmore House in Asheville, NC, including the current Dale Chihuly Art Exhibition; and a shopping visit in Waynesville, NC. Click HERE for details and registration.

Music

Children's Choir Musical: What's Up Zak?
Join the Children's Choirs on Wednesday, May 8, 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary as they warm your hearts with "What's Up, Zak?" Funny, lively songs introduce a town bustling to prepare for a visit from Jesus. But the people who need love the most, the lowly beggars and the tax collectors, are not invited to the party. The stories of Zacchaeus and Bartimaeus teach us about a Savior who knows us by name, and loves us, just the way we are! A wonderful story for believers of all ages.

Womens Ministry

Looking for Lovely
Join our Wednesday Night Women's Bible Study for our, "Looking for Lovely" session. We will be meeting Wednesday nights (April 3 - May 22) at 7:00 p.m. in room 240/242. Click HERE for more information and to RSVP. For more information contact, Amanda Latham.

Midweek Moms' Meetup
Calling all moms! While the kids are in Wednesday night programming, take a moment for yourself. Learn and grow with other moms in one of our midweek meetups. Join us in the Kids Activity Room at 5:00 p.m. (look for the signs) for a casual, drop-in session of sharing and study. Contact Rev. Calissa Dauterman to learn more.

Mens Ministry

Hall of Famers
The Hall of Famers are a group of senior men that gather on the second Friday of each month at DUMC for a full breakfast, fellowship, conversation and the occasional speaker. Join them at La Madelines at 1165 Perimeter Center W Ste 330, Atlanta on May 10 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. They would love to have some new faces, invite a friend! You may order your favorite breakfast from their menu. Contact Johnny Stone at 404-401-0550 for more information.

18 Steps to Spiritual wHoleness
The 18 Steps to Spiritual wHoleness group meets on Friday, May 10 at 7:00 a.m. for a full breakfast and study in the Epworth Room. Topic: Psalm 23. RSVP by noon the preceding Thursday, and make sure you RSVP for invited friends, too. Please bring your loose change to donate to CAC through the Mission Ministries of the Church. Click HERE to register.

Men's Friday Morning Bible Study
Men of all ages and stages, meeting for bible study in the Young Adult Suite on Friday mornings at 7:30 a.m., with the exception of the 2nd Friday of each month. Regular attenders and drop-ins welcome, but click HERE to be added to the group distribution list.

BEST MAN Bible Fellowship
Men: Are you hungry for spiritual growth? BEST MAN Bible Fellowship starts with hot coffee, breakfast, and fellowship at 6:45am in the Fellowship Hall followed by an in-depth scripture lesson from 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. and guided small group discussion from 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. We end promptly at 8am so you can get on with your day. Led by our pastors, we encourage each other to prioritize JOY in our lives - Jesus, Others, Yourself!  No registration or RSVP needed. Don't miss a Tuesday due to travel or absence; join via Zoom HERE: Meeting ID: 840 8951 4181 Passcode: 668875. Take a step this Tuesday to become your BEST MAN!

Kids Ministry

Kid's Ministry Support Coordinator
Join the Kid's Ministry team as the Lower Grades Support Coordinator! Help shape the spiritual journey of children, ages 2-2nd grade! Coordinate preschool chapel, lead Sunday School and worship and plan exciting faith events like VBS. Help foster a loving, growth-oriented atmosphere and make a lasting impact on young hearts by being the bridge between parents, kids, and the church community. To apply, please contact Kimberly Cook, HR Generalist at Kimberly Cook.

VBS & VBX 
VBS & VBX will be held June 17 through June 20. Registration is NOW OPEN! There are some pricing changes for VBS/VBX this year, so make sure to head over to dunwoodyumc.org/kids to get all the latest updates. See you this summer!

VBS & VBX Volunteers
VBS and VBX registration is open, and we’re excited to have almost 300 kids registered to join us this year! It takes over 200 adult volunteers to make this week happen. The form is open for volunteers now! This week is an extra special time to watch the adults of DUMC open our doors and make connections with kids who are learning the love of Jesus. Join us June 17-20, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. each day. You can choose just one day or many. Sign up at dunwoodykids.org.

Nursery Ministry

Now Hiring Weekday Nursery Caregiver
Dunwoody United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time/flexible caregiver with a loving, nurturing heart for our weekday nursery program. Make a difference in the lives of our youngest children by providing age-appropriate guidance as they learn about Jesus’ love and grow in their faith. The successful candidate is gifted in the ability to connect with children and their families, committed to safety, thrives in a collaborative, fluid environment, and balances a sense of humor with a steadfast dedication to serve the ministry and mission of the church. Job Type: Part-time, Hourly. Non-Exempt. Pay: From $15.00 per hour. To apply, please send your resume to Meredith Dunn.

Youth Ministry

Morning Blend
Morning Blend is our version of Sunday School. We have a light breakfast and a lesson. Each week is a little bit different - from local missions projects, to worship experiences, to games days. It’s an awesome time to be with your friends while learning more about Jesus. Sunday Morning (Year-Round) 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. | Youth Lounge | 6th-12th Grade

DYM Worship
DYM Worship is from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. DUMC is the place to be on Sunday Nights! Our Worship night is filled with engaging games, dynamic speakers, a live worship band, and some of your favorite small group leaders. Plus, there is FOOD! Sunday Nights (August - April) 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Youth Lounge, Gym & Fellowship Hall | 6th-12th Grade

Young Adults

Bible(n) at Bar(n)
Calling all young adults (ages 22-34): Join us every 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at Bar(n) in Dunwoody Village for fun, food and fellowship. We will discuss the week's scripture lesson and anything else that comes up. No RSVP necessary. Hope to see you there. For more information contact Rev. Garrett Wallace

Senior Adults

New Friends
Please join New Friends (a group of widows) as they dine out at Chupito's Mexican Grille at 1412 Dunwoody Village Pkwy, Dunwoody on May 13, at 11:30 a.m. Please RSVP to Betty Moreland at 770-641-8519 by May 11.

Outdoor & Adventure Ministry

Join Our Mailing List!
Creating the environment to Listen and Hear the voice of God through active and enjoyable experiences in nature. Please join us as we get outside to hike, kayak, fly fish, bird watch (and more) as we explore God’s creation together. Each activity in which we participate brings new people. You are welcome regardless of outdoor experience or where you are on your faith journey. To get on the mailing list, please contact Jim Labus at labusj@bellsouth.net

Sports and Leisure

DUMC Sports and Leisure Summer Camps
Join us for summer fun! Camps run Monday through Thursday and are open to the community. Online registration is now open at dunwoodyumcsports.sportngin.com

Thursday Afternoon Bridge Group
The second and fourth Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., Young Adult Area. Adults of all ages are invited to play. Contact Fred Bounds 404-428-6630 for details.