Friday Focus

Communion on May 31
In a shift from our normal Communion schedule, Dunwoody UMC will celebrate Communion in our Modern (9:00 a.m.) and Traditional (11:15 a.m.) worship services one week early - on Sunday, May 31. As always, Communion is also offered weekly in our 8:30 a.m. service in the Chapel.

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.

Rescheduled VEiL Meet & Greet
The rescheduled VEiL Meet & Greet will be Sunday, May 31 following each of that morning's worship services. Please plan to join our featured artist, Mary Beth Bartko, in the Library that Sunday.

Celebration for Revs. David & Joy Melton 
Join us on Sunday, June 7, as we celebrate Revs. David and Joy Melton and their 30+ years of ministry at Dunwoody UMC. A reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (RSVP HERE.) To contribute to a love offering for David and Joy - or for Rev. Garrett Wallace who will be moving to a new church at the end of June - visit dunwoodyumc.org/give and select “Love Gift” from the “Fund” dropdown menu with a note in the memo line, “Melton Love Offering” or “Wallace Love Offering.”  Contributions may also be made by check, payable to Dunwoody United Methodist Church, with “Melton Love Offering” or “Wallace Love Offering” noted in the memo line. If no memo is noted, SPRC will allocate funds between Rev. Melton and Rev. Wallace at their discretion. All contributions must be received by Sunday, June 21, and card or notes of appreciation may be dropped off on June 7 or delivered to the church office.

DUMC Night at the Atlanta Braves 
Saturday, August 1 is Dunwoody UMC Night at the Atlanta Braves! Please join us and support the DUMC Chancel and Youth Choirs as they sing the "The Star-Spangled Banner" for the 7:15 p.m. game at Truist Park. We have a group rate of $25 per ticket in the "Grandstand Reserved" section. Parking passes are not included. We hope you can join us for this fun evening! Go Braves and Go Dunwoody UMC! The deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, June 15. Click HERE to purchase your tickets! 

4th of July Parade Volunteers
Are you going to be in town for the 4th of July? If so, we would love for you to represent DUMC by walking alongside our float with fellow DUMC members and clergy in the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade. This is a long-standing tradition, and we’d be thrilled to have you help continue it! Can’t make it that day? You can still be part of the celebration by donating candy for us to hand out during the parade. Candy donations can be placed in the bins located near the church offices and outside the worship spaces. Please sign up to volunteer by Monday, June 15 in order to receive a shirt. Sign up HERE!

Summer Office Hours
This summer (June 6 - July 31), the Dunwoody UMC office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We will have limited staff available on Fridays from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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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 Concerns
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.

Upcoming Disaster Response Training & Deployments
If you would like to be informed of upcoming domestic disaster relief trips and training, please visit dunwoodyumc.org/missions to be added to the D.A.R.T. Disaster Assistance Response Team Group. As opportunities arise, you will be alerted via email from the Group Leader. Please see the following upcoming opportunities. 

Disciple Bible Studies
If we had to pick one study group that has changed the most lives – Disciple would be it. You don’t need to have read the Bible – Disciple helps you connect Scripture to our faith and build lasting friendships along the way. We have options during the day, evening, and on Zoom. Stop by the table outside of worship on Sunday, May 10 or visit dunwoodyumc.org/disciple to learn more. Classes start the week of August 31! 

Sunday School Options
We all need people who help encourage us to be more like Jesus. At DUMC one of the best places to find your people, is in a Sunday School class from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. We have 18 offerings that span every season of life and concurrent offerings for kids and youth. Click HERE to see a full list of options or stop by a Welcome Center on Sunday morning. You can visit a different class every week if you want, and we promise your people are here! 

Interested in a Spiritual Pilgrimage? 
Consider joining Phil & Elizabeth Schroeder and Andy & Karen Drexler on the Camino in Portugal from Porto to Santiago in May of 2027. They will be traveling from May 24 to June 5. You can join them for both weeks or just the second week. There will be an offsite informational meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 31. Please email Jill Brunelle for more information about this meeting or the trip.

Reformation Tour 2026
Follow in the footsteps of the great Reformers—John Knox, John Calvin, and Martin Luther—on an immersive journey through Germany, Switzerland, and Strasbourg. This inspiring tour is led by Dr. Phil and Elizabeth Schroeder, along with the Revs. David Melton and Joy Melton, and takes place from August 31 - September 12, 2026. For the full itinerary, tour requirements and conditions, and to register, click HERE.

Youth Choir Tour Program
The Dunwoody United Methodist Church Youth Choir presents their musical program, God’s People on the Move, on Sunday, June 14, at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. This inspiring presentation will also serve as the choir’s tour program as they travel to Chicago for their annual summer choir tour. Throughout the week, the choir will share this meaningful program with a variety of audiences, including underserved communities such as individuals experiencing homelessness, people in recovery, adults with disabilities and special needs, and others in need of encouragement and hope. Featuring vocal and instrumental music woven together with scripture and poetry, God’s People on the Move is a joyful and uplifting reminder of the ways God is working through the youth of our church. We hope you will join us for this special morning of worship and music as we celebrate and support the choir before they embark on a week of ministry, service, fellowship, and fun.

DUMC Night at the Atlanta Braves
Saturday, August 1 is Dunwoody UMC Night at the Atlanta Braves! Please join us and support the DUMC Chancel and Youth Choirs as they sing the "The Star-Spangled Banner" for the 7:15 p.m. game at Truist Park. We have a group rate of $25 per ticket in the "Grandstand Reserved" section. Parking passes are not included. We hope you can join us for this fun evening! Go Braves and Go Dunwoody UMC! The deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, June 15. Click HERE to purchase your tickets! 

DUMC’s Chancel Choir presents “The Testament of Freedom” 
The Music Ministry of Dunwoody UMC will celebrate the 250th Birthday of the United States with a concert on Sunday, June 28 at 4:00 p.m. in our sanctuary. In honor of the historic anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Chancel Choir will present "The Testament of Freedom" by American composer Randall Thompson, accompanied by organ, percussion, and brass ensemble. The piece was originally commissioned by the University of Virginia to celebrate the 200th birthday of Thomas Jefferson, using the text of several of his writings. The concert will feature a variety of additional patriotic and American music as we honor our servicemen and women and pay tribute to our country's rich history. The concert is free and open to the public. 

DUMC Choirs 
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 dunwoodyumc.org/music for updated concert and performance information, as well as more information on how you can serve.

Auditions for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Theater 1548 is holding auditions for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Sunday, May 31 from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Monday, June 1 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. They are seeking all roles (non-union, Atlanta locals). Auditions are open to all who are over 16 yrs of age. Auditions will be held by appointment only. The production is directed by Joy Ducree Gregory with choreography by Sacha Comrie, and performances will run October 2–4. Click HERE to sign up.  

Frozen KIDS Summer Camp
Frozen KIDS is a 30-minute, heartwarming stage adaptation of the hit Disney film and Broadway musical, specially designed for elementary students. Featuring beloved characters like Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and Sven, the show includes all the favorite songs from the movie—such as “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?”, “Love Is an Open Door,” and “Let It Go”—along with new songs from the Broadway production, all by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. During this camp, rising 1st–6th graders will explore dance, music, and acting under the guidance of professional instructors, culminating in a final performance for family and friends. Camp runs June 8–11, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Registration opens on Monday, February 2. Click HERE to register.  

Summertime with Connected
Summertime is busy for everyone and schedules vary for all. Most ministries of DUMC stop meeting during the summer months (including Wednesday night supper). We would miss you too much to go that long without getting together, so we are planning TWO Connected gatherings. Please continue to join us for worship and Sunday School as your schedule allows. Community Fellowship will meet once a month, instead of each week. We will meet on: Wednesday, June 3 and Wednesday, July 15. Sunday School will meet each Sunday except for summer holidays. There will be no Sunday school on May 24 (Memorial day) or July 5 (Independence day weekend).

Connected Sunday School
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! The class will be held in the Wesley Room at 10:00 a.m. To learn more contact Connected

Connected Community Fellowship
Join us weekly on Wednesday evenings. We share a meal, participate in a social activity, and engage in fellowship. View our upcoming dates HERE. To learn more contact Connected.

VBS / VBX Volunteers
VBS/VBX is right around the corner, and we need volunteers! No special requirements...just come have fun, connect with kids and each other, and be a part of the best week ever. Visit dunwoodykids.org to register now!

Dunwoody Kids Book Mobile
Join Dunwoody Kids Ministry this summer as we hand out books to kids at Dunwoody Elementary, Kingsley Elementary, and Pernoshal Park! Dates are June 1 & 2 and July 21 & 22. To volunteer, email Tambryn Freund!

New Friends
New Friends is a group of widows and widowers who enjoy lunch out together once a month. Please join New Friends (Widowed) as they dine out at Jason's Deli, 4705 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, on Monday, June 8 at 11:30 a.m. for fun and fellowship. Please RSVP by Saturday, June 6 to Betty Moreland 770-641-8519.

Pryme Tyme Ice Cream Social 
Do you love ice cream? Ice cream and summertime to together! Join us for the Pryme Tyme Ice Cream Social on Thursday, June 18, in the Young Adult Suite at 2:00 p.m. Enjoy a sundae or a banana split, and all the toppings you can imagine, or maybe a second helping! There is no cost to attend; however you do need to register so we can have enough ice cream. Add your name to the list by calling Ann Stone at 770-399-1887; or Nancy Fossett at 270-627-0130; or Betty Moreland at 770-641-8519. Come and join us!