Worship

Join Us for In-Person Worship
We'd love to see you at one of our worship services on Sunday: Chapel Communion at 8:30 a.m., Modern in the Fellowship Hall at 9:00 a.m., and Traditional in the Sanctuary at 11:15 a.m.

Join Us for Online Worship
We offer distinct Modern and Traditional Worship Services online. On-demand streaming begins on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. for our Modern Service and 11:15 a.m. for our Traditional Service on YouTube and Facebook. You can also catch a pre-recorded version of each week's sermon on YouTube. We hope you'll tune in!

Sermon Podcast
If you prefer an audio version of the sermon for on-the-go listening, check out our podcast! You can listen online or subscribe from your podcast app of choice. Search "dunwoodyumc" to subscribe.

Register Your Attendance
Please register your service attendance online. There will be a code on the back of the bulletins and handouts to do this. If you've never used a QR Code before, don't worry...it's easy! Open the camera app on your device. Allow the camera to frame the code until a yellow link appears. Click the yellow box. Complete the form. Or, feel free to click HERE.

General

Hospitality Team Kick-Off Meeting
All Hospitality Team members including, greeters, welcome desk volunteers, ushers, golf cart drivers, popcorn delivers, and committee members are invited to lunch and training on Sunday, August 4, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Asbury Room.

VEiL Exhibit 
VEiL invites you to enjoy selected works by Gretchen Springer. Please join her for an informal Meet & Greet on Sunday, August 11, following each of the morning's Worship services. Her artwork is on display from now until the end of August.

Discover DUMC
If you are interested in joining Dunwoody UMC or just need a refresher on what it means to be Methodist, we invite you to Discover DUMC, Sunday, August 18 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 245. This 1-hour interest session is a great way to learn more about the United Methodist Church and hear directly from a DUMC Pastor. Email hospitality@dunwoodyumc.org to let us know you’re coming!

Get Involved
This 1-hour session allows participants to learn about different ways to get involved within the life of Dunwoody United Methodist Church, as well as meet others who are new to the church. Sessions are guided by participants' interests, and therefore each session is different. We will meet in Room 245 at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 25. Come learn of the many ways you can get involved at Dunwoody UMC! Email hospitality@dunwoodyumc.org to let us know you're coming!

The Summit Golf Classic
The Summit Golf Classic will be held on Monday, September 30 at the Country Club of the South, 4100 Old Alabama Rd., Johns Creek. Click HERE to register and learn more. The Summit is a trusted 501(c)(3) nonprofit community counseling organization that has helped individuals, couples, and families in North Metro Atlanta experience hope, healing, and restoration since 1990.

Hospitality Trailer Volunteers
Serving with the DUMC Hospitality Trailer is a fun way to share the DUMC experience with our community! Sign up to be added to our list of volunteers who pull and set the trailer, who serve treats from the trailer, and/or who provide periodic maintenance to the interior and exterior of the trailer. This is a low-commitment opportunity, based on your availability, and tons of fun! Sign up HERE.

Environmental Stewardship
The DUMC Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) meets the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. For more information, contact Ted Bowden. You can view the tips for July HERE. Sign up HERE to subscribe to the monthly United Methodist Creation Justice Tips.

New Baby?
Are you or someone you know expecting a new baby? If so, please click HERE to fill out the New Baby form. Whether it’s a birth or an adoption, DUMC wants to celebrate the new babies joining our community! Our Knitting Group and United Women in Faith circles have joined forces to create a welcome pack for the newest members of our community and their families. Contact Rev. Garrett Wallace for more information.

Atlanta Ronald McDonald House
Collecting pop tabs is a fun and easy way to support Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities. Across the Metro-Atlanta area, hundreds of individuals, schools and companies are working together to collect Pop Tabs to benefit our mission. Those Pop Tabs are recycled and we receive the market value of the recycled metal. We are collecting pop tabs at the reception desk, bring yours today! Please call Cathy Wright, 404-509-6656, with questions.

Nursing Nook
Did you know we now have a Nursing Nook in the Fellowship Hall? Mothers who are nursing or caring for infants are welcome to use the enclosed area of the Fellowship Hall to nurse and/or soothe infants while still hearing the service. You may have also noticed that you can now hear the service in the hallways and bathrooms of the 2nd floor Activities Building - we don't want you to miss the message when you need to step out. Please reserve the nursing nook for infants to ensure privacy for nursing mothers.

Golf Cart Ministry
Need a ride? We have a golf cart team that is happy to get you to and from the building on Sunday mornings. Look for the banners in the parking lot to see the path that the golf cart will drive. Just stand by your car and someone will be by to get you! Our golf cart is currently running three shifts: 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

DUMC Nametags
Anyone may place a name tag order HERE. All requested name tags may be picked up on the magnetic board behind the Parlor welcome desk. Feel free to leave your nametag on this board during the week for easy access on Sunday mornings. If you need a replacement nametag feel free to leave your current nametag at any of the welcome desks and we'll get it fixed!

Prayer

Prayer Concerns
Please check our prayer concern list (updated regularly) to remain in prayer for the members of our congregation. Do you have prayer concerns that you would like to share with the church? Email them to our confidential email address HERE, and we will be praying for you. View our previous month's joys and concerns by clicking HERE.

Missions

FoodStock
The meal-packing event returns on Saturday, August 10. Dunwoody UMC continues to partner with Rise Against Hunger and support the mission of ending hunger around the world. Our event will pack a container of meals (285,120 meals) to be distributed to an area of the world suffering from food insecurities. Plan to join us on Saturday, August 10 for our annual FoodStock event. Visit dunwoodyumc.org/foodstock to register. If you have questions, please contact Sean Penn. We look forward to seeing you there!

Community Assistance Center (CAC) - Fourth Saturday Volunteers and Donations
Dunwoody UMC continues to support the neediest in our community by providing 15 volunteers each month to staff CAC’s food pantry, market, and Thrift Store in Sandy Springs on 4th Saturdays. Upcoming dates include Saturday, August 24, and Saturday, September 28. Some positions require prior training, while others do not. Interested individuals can fill out this brief form to join the list of participants and receive notifications. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Hicks for more information. Also, there's a great way now to order food online for CAC that Amazon will deliver directly to CAC!  Visit givenow.ourcac.org/food-donations.

Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta
BPBMA has a mission to provide weekend meals to food-insecure children in the Metro Atlanta area to enhance their mental and physical health. Dunwoody UMC is supporting that mission as a Community Buddy. Each week DUMC will have volunteers pick up nonperishable food from the BPBMA warehouse here in Dunwoody. The food is delivered to DUMC and packed by volunteers to be taken to area elementary schools for students to take home for the weekend so that they have food to replace the meals they would receive at school during the week. You can register here to participate in Backpack Buddies. There are three different opportunities: picking up food and delivering it to DUMC for packing, packing meals (approximately 35 meals), or delivering packed meals to Dunwoody Elementary. There are specific times for some jobs and others have some flexibility. Check DCB for more information or contact Bo Lane for details.

Hightower Homework Club
Volunteer with Hightower Homework Club at Crossroads Church (4805 Tilly Mill Rd.) from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday during the school year. There are classrooms and plenty of room for the kids to play outside. Children, from kindergarten to 5th grade, receive instruction and homework help from qualified teachers. Volunteers are needed to assist the teachers, give individual homework help as well as provide playground supervision. Volunteers are welcome to make their own hours. If interested contact Rich Reynell or visit Corners Outreach for more information or to start the process for volunteering.

Helping Hands Volunteers
Do you have occasional availability and a heart to serve Dunwoody UMC? We often have behind-the-scenes, but very necessary tasks that require light-duty volunteer assistance! Join DUMC's Helping Hands Volunteers group! You will be invited to assist with various projects such as assembling Christmas candles, preparing items for Vacation Bible School, packaging star words for Epiphany, and/or segmenting Sunday giveaway items. Individuals who opt into this Helping Hands Volunteers group will be notified when a general need arises, and invited to serve. Click HERE to opt into the group.

Support

DivorceCare
Have you, or someone you love been impacted by divorce? DUMC has a Divorce Care ministry just for people affected by divorce and separation. In this 13-week course, participants find healing, forgiveness, and practical steps towards a new life. For more information, please contact Ty Reaves at 770-714-8278 or visit divorcecare.org/groups/237753.

Sundays with Connected
Our Special Needs Ministry, Connected, is growing! Join us for a small group Sunday school class focusing on life lessons & spiritual growth. This group is designed for individuals with special needs ages 14 and up! For more information contact Nicholle Hansen or Jenny Rolfes.

Visitation Ministry
Dunwoody UMC has a congregation filled with unique individuals with fascinating backgrounds and accomplishments. If you have an hour or so to spare each month to meet some of our members who may not be able to get to church, you will bring joy and friendship to those you visit, and you will be blessed to meet them and to get to know them. Our Visitation Ministry is currently looking for friendly visitors who are willing to visit their assigned person(s) at least once per month and to stay in touch with them by phone call or cards. We will provide all the training you need. If you are interested or have any questions, please reach out to Rev. Kathy Brockman at 770-542-1677.

Grief Support Group
If you are grieving the death of a loved one - no matter when that death might have occurred - there is a support group just for you. This group meets virtually via Zoom every week, Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. For further information call Stan Hibbs at 404-625-8451 or JoAnn Akers at 404-434-9467.

Stephen Ministry
When do I need a Stephen Minister? Are you going through a difficult time—emotionally, spiritually, or relationally? A Stephen Minister is someone to listen when we don’t want to burden our friends and family. Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers, ready to listen, care for and encourage you, pray with and for you, and provide confidential one-on-one Christian care to help you through whatever it is that you are facing. To find out more, talk with Pat DeBolt 404-931-5443.

Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group for Caregivers
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.

Music Ministry

Children's Choir & Tone Chimes Choir
Come join us on Wednesday, August 14 as Children's Choirs kick off a new year! Our theme this year is "We Are All God's Masterpiece." We will be learning about how we are created by God and that we are God's best work- God's masterpiece, while preparing to share our music in worship. No experience is necessary. Register HERE. Questions, please email Nicole Norgaard.

Youth Choir Kick-Off
"Chrysalis" Youth Choir will be kicking off our year with a pool party Sunday, August 4 at Pastor Phil's House. Please click HERE to let us know you are coming! Youth choir is open to all youth in grades 6 through 12 and meets throughout the year on Sunday afternoons from 4:45 - 5:45pm in the choir room. No experience necessary!

Music Ministry Kick-Off
The Music Ministry of Dunwoody UMC is excited to kick off another great season. We ask that you prayerfully consider how you might participate in and support the musical life of this church. We have choirs for all ages, from 3 to 93 and beyond; handbell choirs for 3rd graders through adults; opportunities for instrumentalists in a variety of styles and capacities, and more. We invite you to click HERE to get more information about our opportunities, and to be connected with someone who can tell you more. Also be sure to check out our website for updated concert and performance information, as well as more information on how you can serve.

Small Groups

July Adult Sunday School Drop In
DUMC is in mission to many incredible and worthwhile organizations. This July, you'll have the opportunity to hear from individuals representing four of our partners during our Adult Sunday School drop-in series. These sessions are open to all adults, and an option for those whose regular Sunday School classes break for summer. Come for all four sessions, or drop in as you can! Sundays at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel: July 7, Murphy Harpst, July 14, Camp Glisson, July 21, Wellroot Family Services, July 28, Mully Children's Family

Questions Jesus Asked: A Six-Week Study in the Gospels w/David & Joy Melton
Jesus was fond of asking questions, many of which cut right to the heart of what it means to be human. In Questions Jesus Asked, author Magrey deVega explores six of the most provocative questions Jesus posed to others and guides us in answering them for ourselves. Wednesdays, 08/21 - 09/25, 7:00 p.m., Asbury Room. Click HERE to register.

Womens Ministry

New Women's Sunday Morning Bible Study
A new women's bible study is beginning this fall on Thursday mornings! We invite women of all ages to join us on Thursday, September 12 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. SAVE THE DATE! More information to come including location and first study.

Mens Ministry

18 Steps to Spiritual wHoleness
The 18 Steps to Spiritual wHoleness group will be meeting Friday, August 9, 7:00 a.m. for a full breakfast and study in the Epworth Room. Study on Ephesians 4:1-13 led by Rev. Phil Schoeder. RSVP by noon the preceding Thursday, and make sure you RSVP for invited friends, too. Please bring your loose change to donate to CAC through the Mission Ministries of the Church. Click HERE to register.

Hall of Famers
The Hall of Famers are a group of senior men that gather on the second Friday of each month at DUMC for a full breakfast, fellowship, conversation and the occasional speaker. Join them at La Madelines at 1165 Perimeter Center W Ste 330, Atlanta on Friday, August 9 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. They would love to have some new faces, invite a friend! You may order your favorite breakfast from their menu. Contact Johnny Stone at 404-401-0550 for more information.

Gwinnett Stripers Game w/Best Man
Join our Best Man men’s ministry group at a Gwinnett Stripers game on Sunday, September 15 (1:05 pm) at Coolray Field. We have room for 50 and encourage men to bring their kids. Cost is $25 per person with DUMC providing food and drinks.  Contact Robert Stovall and/or click HERE to reserve your tickets.

Wildcat Cliffs Golf Outing
Neal Purcell has once again graciously offered to host a golf outing at Wildcat Cliffs in Highlands, NC for another great day of golf and fellowship! Join us on, Friday, October 11 for the day trip to Wildcat Cliffs. Arrive by 11:00 a.m. to begin group devotional and lunch. Tee times starting at 1:10 p.m.-1:40 p.m. $150 for golf and cart fees, payable onsite. Click HERE for more information and to register

Men's Friday Morning Bible Study
Men of all ages and stages, meeting for bible study in the Young Adult Suite on Friday mornings at 7:30 a.m., with the exception of the 2nd Friday of each month. Regular attenders and drop-ins welcome, but click HERE to be added to the group distribution list.

BEST MAN Bible Fellowship
Men: Are you hungry for spiritual growth? BEST MAN Bible Fellowship starts with hot coffee, breakfast, and fellowship at 6:45am in the Fellowship Hall followed by an in-depth scripture lesson from 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. and guided small group discussion from 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. We end promptly at 8am so you can get on with your day. Led by our pastors, we encourage each other to prioritize JOY in our lives - Jesus, Others, Yourself!  No registration or RSVP needed. Don't miss a Tuesday due to travel or absence; join via Zoom HERE: Meeting ID: 840 8951 4181 Passcode: 668875. Take a step this Tuesday to become your BEST MAN!

Kids Ministry

Dunwoody Kids Parent Meeting
Parents with 2024-25 PreK-5th graders, please join Dunwoody Kids to learn all about the new things Kids Ministry is doing this year, fill out this year’s required forms to participate, and hear how we’re growing both in numbers and in faith! Join us at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 28 in the Young Adult Suite/Club 45 Sunday school room!

Backpack Blessing & Promotion Sunday
Bring your backpack and get it blessed on Sunday, August 4 at 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Worship services. Also, join us as we host a special back-to-school Sunday school! PreK-2nd grades will go to their classrooms to meet their small group leaders. 3rd-5th grades will enjoy a kickoff Sunday school in the gym!

Preschool

DUMC Preschool is Hiring
DUMC Preschool is hiring for the 2024-2025 school year. DUMCP is looking for energetic, motivated individuals to work part-time in our preschool. Opportunities include classroom lead teacher, assistant teacher, and substitute teacher. To learn more, please contact Amy Rohan, or submit an online application.

Youth Ministry

Water Night
On Sunday, July 28 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., let’s celebrate the last bit of summer with a fun night of waterslides, pizza, Kona Ice and more! All rising 6th-12th grade students are welcome! We can’t wait to welcome our 6th grade students into the DYM Family! Wear your bathing suit under a t-shirt & shorts and bring a towel!

DYM Parent Meeting
Join us on Sunday, August 4 at 10:10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Our youth team is so excited for the 2024-2025 school year! Parents, you will not want to miss this morning! Parents will receive a Fall calendar with upcoming dates and events. Limited space registrations will open on Sunday! Student back-to-school breakfasts and activities in the Youth Lounge during this time! Parents of IGNITE students will pick up their tribe t-shirts! Coffee, chicken biscuits, munchkins & fruit will be available at this meeting!

Confirmation
For students entering 8th grade this school year, Confirmation at Dunwoody United Methodist Church is a process involving youth, parents, coaches, and clergy from October-March. It's a special time when Confirmands learn about and experience the Christian faith. They learn about the Holy Trinity, the Bible, United Methodism, and how to continue growing as a committed disciple of Jesus Christ. Registration for Confirmation is open August 4th and will close September 15th. For more information about Confirmation reach out to Jonathan Sanders.

Color War 2024
On Sunday, August 11,  join us for 500 pounds of color powder, 4 giant slip’n slides, baby pools filled with colored slime, 1000 water balloons, and the best leaders we know! This is a night you do not want to miss! Make sure you fill out your NEW DYM Student Info form for the year to participate. Click HERE to sign up.

DYM Worship Kick-Off
DYM Worship kicks off on Sunday, September 8 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.! We're excited for an awesome Sunday night filled with games, prizes, Moe’s, worship & small groups! Your student & all their friends will not want to miss this Sunday! Make sure to click HERE to fill out the DYM student info form for your student to participate in all on-campus events this school year!

Morning Blend
Morning Blend is our version of Sunday School. We have a light breakfast and a lesson. Each week is a little bit different - from local missions projects, to worship experiences, to games days. It’s an awesome time to be with your friends while learning more about Jesus. Sunday Morning (Year-Round) 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. | Youth Lounge | 6th-12th Grade

Young Adults

Bible(n) at Bar(n)
Calling all young adults (ages 22-34): Join us every 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at Bar(n) in Dunwoody Village for fun, food and fellowship. We will discuss the week's scripture lesson and anything else that comes up. No RSVP necessary. Hope to see you there. For more information contact Rev. Garrett Wallace

Senior Adults

New Friends
Please join New Friends (widowed) as they dine out at Olive Garden at 4749 Ashford Dunwoody Rd in Dunwoody on Monday, August 12, at 11:30 a.m. Please reserve your spot by calling Betty Moreland at 770-641-8519 by noon on Friday, August 10.

Pryme Tymers' Classic Movie
Do you remember how funny Henry Fonda as Mister Roberts is? He is aboard a US cargo ship, working in the Pacific during the Second World War. He'd do anything to leave the quiet of the ship to join in the "action." Trouble is, the captain of the ship is a bit of a tyrant, and isn't willing to sign Roberts' transfer requests. Also on board is Ensign Pulver, (Jack Lemon) who avoids work as best he can, while living off the riches of his buying and selling. Roberts and the crew are in constant battle, even over the smallest of disagreements. No need to register; just come and enjoy! We will meet in the Young Adult Suite at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 1. Come and enjoy some popcorn and lemonade along with the movie. For more information contact Ann Stone 770-399-1887.

Outdoor & Adventure Ministry

Join Our Mailing List!
Creating the environment to Listen and Hear the voice of God through active and enjoyable experiences in nature. Please join us as we get outside to hike, kayak, fly fish, bird watch (and more) as we explore God’s creation together. Each activity in which we participate brings new people. You are welcome regardless of outdoor experience or where you are on your faith journey. To get on the mailing list, please contact Jim Labus at labusj@bellsouth.net

Sports and Leisure

Pickleball Open Court
Join us for Open Court Pickleball this summer where the only thing you need to bring is yourself - we have the pickleballs and paddles! Click HERE to reserve your slot (time varies) to play with us! Dates of play include: 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27. We look forward to playing pickleball with you this summer!

Fall Soccer League
Mark your calendars! Fall soccer season kicks off on September 7 with practices beginning on August 19. Early registration begins June 1. Get the early bird discount if you sign up before June 15. Regular registration is June 15 - August 15. We look forward to another great season at DUMC and hope to see you on the field! Learn more at dunwoodyumcsports.sportngin.com.

Thursday Afternoon Bridge Group
The second and fourth Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., Young Adult Area. Adults of all ages are invited to play. Contact Fred Bounds 404-428-6630 for details.