The Children’s Ministry at Dunwoody UMC brings together many people and resources to deliver a variety of active, entertaining and educational programs designed just for kids. From Sunday School to Wednesday night programs, 3-year-olds to fifth graders learn about Jesus, build relationships and have fun as we nurture their faith. All children’s programs are open to members and visitors.
Children’s Ministry Mission Statement:
Our mission is to build a dynamic community of children who come to know God's love through scripture, fellowship, missions and the example of adult leaders. The Children’s Ministry seeks to instill a spirit of compassion, love and stewardship for community, both inside and outside the church walls.SUNDAY SCHOOL
In-Person Outdoor Family Sunday School
Join us for our first in-person Sunday School on August 16! We’re celebrating going back to learning with a Blessing of the School year during the 8:45 a.m. worship service. We’ll follow that with a hands-on Family Sunday School under the trees at the tree lot! There will be physically distanced spots available just like evening worship, or you can join from the comfort of your car. We’ll have activities, family discussion questions and more to help your kids connect with the weekly lesson, their friends and their family!
Please REGISTER to let us know you're coming!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)
Join Us for Virtual VBS!
This year, we’re taking a closer look at some of the best known stories in the Bible. In order to offer your kids (and their friends, neighbors and beyond) a safe experience learning about the love of Christ, we’re putting this VBS online. We will be presenting a virtual VBS with the theme of FOCUS.
If you pre-registered, packet pickup information has been emailed to you. If you didn’t register, you can still join us for most of the activities in the videos below!
Click here to access our video links for Virtual VBS!
Sunday Morning
Children’s Church
This hour teaches the traditions of our faith including songs, prayers, doxology, worship symbols and the same Bible lesson presented in the service at an age-appropriate level with varied activities. Children may be dropped off to the class, or dismissed from the service at the announced time. Note: There is no dismissal on Communion Sundays.
Youth helpers: volunteer here to assist Small Group leaders during our Sunday Morning worship hour.
Tambryn Freund
Preschool Spark
Spark Sunday School focuses on one priority: Loving God using the First Look curriculum. The Children's Ministry is always looking for volunteers. No training is required, and all materials and lessons are provided for you.
Volunteer at Spark Sunday School
Youth helpers: volunteer here to assist Small Group leaders during our Sunday Morning worship hour.
Tambryn Freund
Plugged In | K-5th Grade
Plugged In is elementary Sunday School that focuses on plugging kids into the power of God using the 252 Basics curriculum. Children participate in age-level small groups for half the hour then join a larger group setting for active, energized worship and story time. Our goal is for every child who participates in Plugged In to grow up knowing 3 basic truths: Wisdom: I need to make the wise choice, Faith: I can trust God no matter what and Friendship: I should treat others the way I want to be treated. These students follow a simplified format in the Summer months, but classes still meet.
Volunteer at Plugged In Sunday School
Tambryn FreundCHECK IN PROCEDURE:
All children must be checked in at our KidCheck kiosk located in the Activities Building before going to their designated classrooms. Each child will be given a name tag with their location, activity, and any special needs noted. If you do not yet have a KidCheck account, please click here to set it up.
Wednesday Night
Grace Kids
Join us for a fun night where we create, play and grow in our relationship with God and with each other! Pre-register online to have dinner with us on Wednesday evenings, or bring your own dinner. Registrations are for a full month at a time, and dinner will be in the Young Adult Suite at 5:45 p.m. During dinner, we will discuss our highs and lows, review the Bible story, and generally catch up. If you opt not to eat with us, please join us at 6:10 p.m. for our movement and small group sessions!
Volunteer at Grace Kids
Tambryn Freund
Li’l Lambs
This choir for three-year-olds is an introduction to singing, moving, creating and playing with emphasis on the preparation to participate in worship. Li'l Lambs is limited to 20 children, with new members joining in January and August each year. Singers must be three years old by August 31.
Performances vary.
REGISTER
Cindy Morrison
Cherub Boys and Girls Choirs
The Cherub Choirs include Cherub Girls and Cherub Boys, with participants in preschool and kindergarten. Children are introduced to singing, playing rhythm instruments, moving and creating music to share in worship. Children must be 4 years old by September 1 to join.
Performances vary.
REGISTER
Sarah Cauthen
Carol Choir
Carol Choir is for first and second-graders. It builds on musical knowledge learned in Cherub Choir and encourages young singers through fun with music and participation in worship. Special events include musicals, concerts and the family Christmas Eve service.
Performances vary.
REGISTER
Cindy Morrison
Crusader Choir
The Crusader Choir develops the vocal and musical skills of children in third-fifth grade. Members begin singing in parts, expand their knowledge of musical notation and begin preparation for leadership in the worship services. Special events for the year include musicals, concerts and community outreach.
REGISTER
Nicole Noorgard 
Children’s Tone Chime Choir
This beginning choir uses tone chimes, which are similar to hand bells, and is for third through fifth-graders. Music experience is helpful but not required. We perform for various services throughout the year.
Performances vary.
REGISTER
Sarah Cauthen
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING OR HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS?
We would love to welcome you as a Children's Ministry Volunteer! Please reach out to Jennifer Dees, our Support Coordinator, at jennifer.dees@dunwoodyumc.org.
If you have other questions or need more general information about our Children’s Ministry, please contact me!
Tambryn Freund
Children's Ministry Interim Director
tambryn.freund@dunwoodyumc.org
(770) 394-0675 ext. 158