Our Vision
Seeking Christ, Showing Love, Serving Big, and Sharing More.
Join us in our mission to put our faith in action by making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Dunwoody United Methodist Church shares a common heritage with all Christians, and we welcome all who seek Christ. Today, we are one of the largest of the 800+ churches that make up the North Georgia Conference, which is the largest United Methodist Conference in the United States. We have more than 5,000 members and offer programs for all ages as we come together to pursue our vision: To be a church that leads with the love of Christ and welcomes all to strengthen ourselves, neighbors and neighborhoods.
United Methodist Church
North Georgia Conference
With more than 800 churches, 1,300 clergy members and 360,000 lay members, The North Georgia Conference is a regional body of The United Methodist Church and is headquartered in Atlanta. Each year, laity and clergy of the conference gather for business and worship at the North Georgia Annual Conference.
Central South District
Joining DUMC
Discover DUMC is an introduction to our church and the United Methodist denomination. During these sessions you’ll learn about what we do, why we do it, what we believe and how to get involved here at DUMC. This is also a great opportunity to ask questions. Sessions are led by members of our clergy and are held quarterly throughout the year. Please contact us for the next date. We would also love to show you around our church and are happy to schedule a tour.
You can join in one of three ways: 1. Transfer of letter (you have been a member of another church) 2. Profession of faith (you have been baptized but haven’t joined a church) 3. Profession of faith and baptism (you haven’t been baptized or joined a church)
For information on joining the church, attending Discover DUMC or taking a tour please contact one of our Hospitality Coordinators:
Anne Horton anne.horton@dunwoodyumc.org 770-394-0675 ext. 128 Jenny Rolfes jenny.rolfes@dunwoodyumc.org 770-394-0675 ext. 136
Our History
In 1935, Eull Spruill donated a team of mules and laborers to excavate the site of the new church on property across the street from the one-room building. Construction was completed in 1941. Today, this “new” church serves as our Chapel. In 1950, 60 members came together to build a new three-bedroom parsonage in just nine hours. A Fellowship Hall, education wing and youth activity building were added to the campus in 1964.
Membership continued to grow, with 2,000 members on the church role by the late 1960s. The third Sanctuary came in 1972 when a modern 750-seat Sanctuary was built adjacent to the Chapel. Thanks to a generous gift from the family of Stephen Thomas Spruill, the Chapel was totally renovated in 1977 and today serves as an intimate worship setting.
HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS?
If you have other specific questions or need more information before you visit, please contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to Dunwoody UMC.
