There’s so much in life that distracts us - busy schedules, complicated relationships, the 24-hour news cycle. This year let’s set distractions aside and focus on Christ. Join Dunwoody UMC in 2025 as we deepen our discipleship through our year-long ministry emphasis - 5X5 FOCUS. By centering our effort and attention on these marks of discipleship, we’re hoping to grow as individual followers of Jesus, so that we might strengthen our ministry to others.

In 2025, we invite you to commit your FOCUS to:

Prayers

Pray 5 times a day. 

Choose a schedule that works for you. Or start simple by praying first thing in the morning, at meals, and before bed. Your prayers can be short, long, shallow, deep – the important thing is to get into the practice of talking and listening to God. To get started, try this simple prayer:

Loving God, thank you for this day.

Open my heart, my hands, and my lips

To love, to do, and to speak in such a way that you are present at

all times and in all places and with everyone I meet. In your name I

pray. Amen.

Learn more about Prayer Ministry at DUMC.

Prayer Ministry

Presence

Miss worship no more than 5 times, in person or online.

Yes, we know – life is busy! But worship helps to form us and draw us closer to God. Worship in person with DUMC at one of three weekly worship services, join another church for worship, or worship online.

Learn more about Worship times and opportunities at DUMC.

Worship with Us

Gifts

As an individual or a family, give an additional $5/week.

Giving is about discipline - creating a pattern with our money. For many of us, $5 isn’t a great sum. But, when we are disciplined in giving, we are forced to be more intentional with our money, thinking more carefully about how and why we spend. When we give, we often become more disciplined in our saving and spending. 

Learn more about how to give, or set-up a recurring gift.

Give

Service

Choose 5 times to serve in ministry and/or mission. 

DUMC offers so many ways to share our gifts through service. By offering our time and talents for the benefit of others, we can model Christ’s love and make a difference in our community. Choose a recurring service opportunity or make an impact at one of our 5 major service events:

Learn more about how to serve at DUMC. 

Serve

Witness

Invite 5 people to something in your faith life.

Do love your small group or Sunday School class? Are you moved by worship? Can’t wait to visit with others at Wednesday Night Supper? Invite a friend! Sharing meaningful experiences and stories from your faith creates a path for others to draw near to Christ. Looking for a place to start? Consider inviting someone to join you for one of our most impactful worship experiences:

  • Discovery Weekend – January 26, 2025
  • Holy Week and Easter – April 13 – 20, 2025
  • Back to School Sunday – August 10, 2025
  • Advent and Christmas Eve – Sundays, beginning November 30, 2025; December 23-24, 2025