Counseling & Support

Dunwoody UMC offers a wide variety of support groups and counseling to provide assistance during difficult seasons of life. Whether you need to talk privately with a highly-skilled counselor or you are looking for a group of people experiencing the same life issue, you will find support and care. If you have a need not listed here, contact Rev. Kathy Brockman at kathy.brockman@dunwoodyumc.org.

Prayer Ministry

The Prayer Ministry is a group of volunteers that use intercessory prayer, meaning they pray for others including our ministries, pastors, members in need, those on mission trips, people in need around the world and those who have specifically asked for prayer. It includes a 24-hour Prayer Line at 770-671-8239 and a Prayer Room just inside the entrance to the church offices. Call the Prayer Line at 770-671-8239 or email prayer@dunwoodyumc.org.

Prayer Ministry

Stephen Ministry

Are you feeling exhausted from all the disruptions to life brought on by the pandemic? Are you or someone you know struggling with challenges like...

Isolation and loneliness
Anxiety over health
Grief due to many different kinds of losses
Tension from juggling work, childcare and schooling
Financial strain or job loss
Uncertainty about the future

If so, you don’t have to face it alone. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support. A Stephen Minister will meet with you privately—by phone, by video chat, or, if safely possible, in person—to offer care and support. It’s free and completely confidential. For more information, call Pat Debolt at 404-931-5443.

We will be taking applications for a Stephen Minister training class at DUMC which will begin in January, 2023. Click HERE to view the application. Please mail the applications to Sarah Heller at 5000 Harbour Ridge DR, Alpharetta Georgia 30005-4284

Pat DeBolt

One Lamb Initiative

The mission of Dunwoody UMC One Lamb Initiative is to nurture and embrace mental wellness in a faithful community of connection and support. The mission of the One Lamb initiative is to nurture and embrace mental wellness in a faithful community of connection and support. Dunwoody UMC has been guided in developing this ministry by Diane Moffett of Peachtree Road UMC. Their One Lamb Initiative has been active for several years now. To view their information and to learn more, click HERE.

Kathy Brockman

The Summit Counseling Center at DUMC

We partner with Summit Counseling to provide professional and confidential services to our members and the community. Summit addresses mental health issues with an evidence-based approach of combining professional, licensed counseling with the client’s faith. Services are available for every age and stage of life, from preschoolers to senior adults. You may see a counselor on the lower floor of the Dunwoody UMC Chapel, or at another Summit Counseling location. Learn more about our upcoming 8-week family support group by clicking HERE. Call Summit Counseling at 678-893-5300, or visit summitcounseling.org

Support Groups

Dunwoody UMC offers several life-specific support groups that meet regularly to help members and the community deal with difficult issues such as memory loss, divorce or death.

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 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. For further information contact JoAnn Akers at akersjoann@gmail.com or 404-434-9467.

DivorceCare is the #1 Divorce Recovery program in the world. It is a life-changing support group that welcomes all people and guides them on the path of recovery after separation or divorce. Over 1 million people have found comfort and hope through this 13-week, video-based program with nationally recognized expert speakers, plus two volunteer co-leaders. DivorceCare uses a combination of a 30 minute video, group discussion and a personal workbook to guide you. No legal advice is given as a part of the DivorceCare curriculum.

Dunwoody UMC has a weekly support group for those who have been through divorce or are currently experiencing a divorce. Sunday evenings from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the Parlor, join this group for time of fellowship and support. For more information, contact Ty Reaves tyreaves@gmail.com. For more information or to sign up, click here.

Learn More about DivorceCare

"Grieving is a journey that teaches us how to love in a new way now that our loved one is no longer with us." -Tom Attig, "The Heart of Grief".

If you are struggling with the loss of a loved one, no matter when that lost might have occurred, Dunwoody United Methodist Church offers a confidential caring support group. Come and be with others who are on this same journey. This group meets weekly on each Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Currently, the meetings are held via Zoom. For further information, please contact JoAnn Akers at akersjoann@gmail.com or 678-352-8334.

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