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
Christ Caring for People through People, that's the motto of Stephen Ministry. The Stephen Minister's role is to bring God's love into the lives of people who are going through a difficult time or experiencing a crisis. Stephen Ministers listen, care, support, encourage, and pray with and for a person who is hurting. And in the midst of this confidential, one-to-one, caring relationship, God's healing love comes pouring through. To learn more about the Stephen Ministry call Pat DeBolt at 404-931-5443.
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.
Caregiving for a loved one with a form of dementia can be a challenging and draining experience. If you are that caregiver, even if it is long distance, there is a confidential support group just for you where you can feel support from others who are on that same journey of love. Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association, this group meets on the third Thursday of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Wesley Room. For further information contact JoAnn Akers at 404-434-9467.