One of the many projects of the Family living & Giving Circle is serving lunch several times a year at the Atlanta Urban Ministries Women's Community Kitchen. In addition to providing a delicious hot meal, a gift bag filled with small-sized toiletries is presented to each lady. The Circle members also distribute gently-used tennis shoes for those who need them in winter.

This active UMW circle is composed of women who are experiencing empty-nests, retiring from careers, enjoying grandchildren, caring for aging parents, and supporting women who have already experienced those life changing events. The meetings are held in the church parlor, and sometimes in members' homes on the 2nd Monday of the month at 11:00 a.m. After a business meeting and program, the group enjoys an informal "brown bag" lunch and social time. For more information regarding this UMW circle, call Linda Hancock, 770-394-7911 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Bette Whitley, 678-320-9942( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

The members of Working Women’s Network recently enjoyed Christian fellowship at their annual retreat at Lake Burton. Their mission study Food and Faith was led by Cheryl Dunbar and Tina Philpot, members of the circle.

The Working Women’s Network, a circle of the United Methodist Women, was formed twenty years ago to meet the needs of working women who desired to network together and to meet in the evenings. The group is comprised of women from many different work and home environments who network together for Christian fellowship, meaningful programs, and group projects. There is a strong support system emphasized for all women in the group. The mission project for this group is the support of the Community Action Center. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in members’ homes For more information call Mary Sue Howard at 770-394-4059 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Please feel free to visit any group during their regular meetings. If you do not find a group that meets your interests, please call Sandra Milhollin at 770-594-7651 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Lucretia Farley at 770-653-2035 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

DAY MEETINGS

Moms on the Grow – This group is for women with infants and pre-school age children. Meetings are held in the church parlor on the second Tuesday of the month from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Programs are planned with emphasis on families growing spiritually while meeting everyday demands. For more information and childcare, contact Erin Kirkland ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or 770-454-1172.

Heart & Home – Our members are moms whose oldest child is in middle school or high school. We strive to build supportive friendships with one another and to help each other as we nurture our faith and our families. Meetings are the third Wednesday of each month from 11-12 in the church parlor. Childcare is available with reservations. Contact Janna Benston, 770-673-0305 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

New Horizons in Christ – This group is for women with children in middle school, high school and beyond. Monthly meetings are geared toward service projects to help women and children. We meet for several social events during the year as well. Meetings are held on the third Friday of the month. The time is determined based on the project but is usually from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. If you would like more information on this group please contact Patty Perkins at 770-391-9690 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Bible Study – This group provides members with a time to enrich their study of the Bible. Lessons presented by various leaders give them closeness of fellowship and help them in dedicating their services through UMW. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the Wesley Room, visitors welcome. For more information, call Ruth Ellen Wilkinson at 770-393-8376.

Family Living and Giving – This group is composed of women who are experiencing empty-nests, retiring from careers, enjoying grandchildren, caring for aging parents, and supporting women who have already experienced those life changing events. This active circle participates in many service projects within Dunwoody UMC and in the community at large. The meetings are held in the church parlor, and some times in members’ homes, on the 2nd Monday of the month at 11:00 a.m. After a business meeting and program, the group enjoys an informal “brown bag” lunch and social time. For more information, call Linda Hancock, 770-394-7911 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Bette Whitley, 678-320-9942 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Personal Growth and Sharing – This group conducts meetings with various speakers and thought provoking programs. They attempt to meet the needs of the members through fellowship in Christ and participation in mission projects. Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the Young Adult Area (Y-100). For more information, call Phyllis Brown at 770-399-6075 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Lois Ditty at 770-451-8274 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Serving Together – This group consists of women who gather together for fellowship, spiritual growth, and an opportunity to explore group projects which support the missions of the church. Programs are designed to increase our awareness of opportunities to serve and to enhance our spiritual life. Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. in the Wesley Room. Lunch meetings are at noon in December, February and May. We welcome visitors at all of our meetings. For more information, call Vi Burney at 770-396-6904 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) and Ann Stone at 770-399-1887 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Volunteer Services – This group makes pillows for mastectomy patients. The group also makes suzy bags to help support the tubes after surgery. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the Women’s Activity Room. For more information, call Doris Cantlebary at 770-645-0011.

For Women of various ages meeting at night.

Spiritual Growth – This group meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in member’s homes. Since many of the members work, this night group endeavors to meet the needs of each one. Their programs include study of various topics, including book reviews and speakers knowledgeable about missions and community concerns. For more information, call Esther Randolph at 770-594-2595 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Working Women’s Network – This group is comprised of women from many different work and home environments who network together for christian fellowship, meaningful programs, and group projects. There is a strong support system emphasized for all women in the group. The mission project for this group is the support of the Community Action Center. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in members’ homes. For more information, call Mary Sue Howard at 770-394-4059 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).