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JULY 24, 2026

Promotion Sunday, Backpack Blessing, & New Kids Space! 

Help us kick off a brand-new school year on Sunday, August 9! Children in PreK (4s)–5th Grade are invited to bring their backpacks to either our Modern or Traditional Worship Service for a special prayer and blessing over the school year ahead. After worship, the fun continues for Promotion Sunday during the 10:00–11:00 a.m. Sunday School hour, where kids will move up to their new classrooms, meet their leaders, and celebrate the start of a new year together!

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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.

Shifting Spaces
Heads up! Some of DUMC’s church spaces are shifting in use as we prepare for our kids and adult Sunday School programs to grow this fall. You can now find coffee in the Parlor Narthex. Dunwoody Kids will move all of its activities upstairs on Sunday, July 26. And we’re reorganizing our library to make room for more learning (check out the tables for new free books!). Keep an eye out for more as these spaces evolve over the upcoming weeks!

Free Books Available
As we downsize the collection in the DUMC Library, we have placed books we no longer need on tables outside the Sanctuary in the Parlor Lobby. Please stop by, browse, and take home any books that interest you. They may also make wonderful additions to your neighborhood’s Little Free Library. Please note that the library is no longer able to accept donations of books from personal collections. Thank you for helping these books find new homes!

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, July 26 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 243. 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 to let us know you’re coming!

VEiL Meet & Greet
VEiL invites you to cool off with a "Christmas in July" exhibit of works by Mary Millar & Rita Paschal. The exhibit will remain until the end of August.

Back to School with DUMC
Back to School is just around the corner! Join us on Sunday, August 2, for the DYM Parent Meeting at 10:10 a.m. in fellowship hall as we prepare for the year ahead. Then, on Sunday, August 9, we'll celebrate Promotion Sunday and our Backpack Blessing during both the Modern and Traditional Worship services. All Sunday School classes will also resume that day. We look forward to kicking off a new school year together!

Hospitality Team Lunch & Training
All Hospitality Team members including greeters, Welcome Desk volunteers, and golf cart drivers are invited to join us for lunch and training on Sunday, August 2, from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Asbury Room. We look forward to equipping and encouraging our hospitality team as we prepare to welcome others with excellence! RSVP to Hospitality.

George Rishfeld's Presentation on the Holocaust
Dunwoody UMC is honored to welcome George Rishfeld, a Holocaust survivor, to share his story of survival and resilience. Born in Warsaw, Poland, he was hidden as a young child in Vilnius during the Nazi occupation. You are invited to hear his amazing story on Wednesday, August 19 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. This evening will be dedicated to learning, bearing witness, and ensuring that we never forget what took place during that period of history.

Summer Office Hours
This summer (June 5 - 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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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 second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in room 251 at the church. The committee is involved in many recycling initiatives including Wednesday Night Supper, Modern Service donut box recycling, and Food Stock. We are also working on other sustainable projects with the church including solar, composting, and tree planting. All are welcome at our meetings. For more information, contact Ellen Sparks. You can view the tips for August 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 Tambryn Freund for more information.
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 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.

FoodStock: Registration Open Now 
Join us for FoodStock on Saturday, August 15, as Dunwoody UMC once again partners with Rise Against Hunger, and we mark an incredible milestone as we're scheduled to pack our 5,000,000th meal with Rise in the pursuit to end global hunger! Volunteer registration is now open! FoodStock is a family-friendly event, and complimentary on-site childcare is available during two morning shifts. Visit dunwoodyumc.org/foodstock for more information and registration. If you have questions, please contact Rev. Nicholle Hansen. We look forward to serving alongside you!
FoodStock Take-Home Kits 
Help us prepare for FoodStock! Even if you can't attend FoodStock on Saturday, August 15, you can support the efforts beginning Sunday, July 26 by grabbing a take-home kit, affixing labels to bags at home, and returning your kit to the Church Office. Pick up a take-home kit from the Narthex, Parlor Lobby, or Fellowship Hall, and from the Church Office during the week. All take home kits must be returned to the church office no later than Noon on Friday, August 14!
Trinity Table
Trinity Table changes! Though the mission to feed God's children still very much exists at Trinity Table, the table looks different as Trinity UMC undergoes renovations. Join DUMC volunteers on Sunday, August 23, as we serve hot meals at Trinity's temporary location in the Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Atlanta. Meet at DUMC after our Traditional worship service at 12:30 p.m. We'll load 300 prepacked to-go bags, caravan to Atlanta, serve the Trinity Table guests, clean up, and head home by 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Click HERE to register to serve. Please contact Rev. Nicholle Hansen for more information.   
American Red Cross
Friday, August 28 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., DUMC Gym. Make a difference in our community and beyond by helping to ensure blood is on the shelves before it is needed for trauma victims, transplant recipients, and those being treated for cancer and sickle cell disease. Antibody testing will also be included. To make an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org, and enter sponsor code: dunwoodyumc, or call 1-800-RED CROSS. 
D.A.R.T Assistance Needed 
D.A.R.T - Disaster Assistance Response Team in conjunction with Roswell United Methodist Church DARE has repeating Long Term Recovery to Augusta the 3rd weekend of each month. We are continuing to help folks recover from Hurricane Helene and getting people in need back into their homes. Room and board provided and no particular skills are needed. Contact Ken Sexton at 678-523-3905 for details. 
Community Assistance Center (CAC) - 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 at 8607 Roswell Rd., Sandy Springs on 4th Saturdays and for the month of August the 5th Saturday too! Upcoming dates include Saturday, August 22 and 29. Saturday shifts are 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Some positions require prior training, while others do not. Interested individuals can volunteer HERE to join the list of participants and receive notifications. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Hicks for more information.
Back Pack 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. 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 click HERE for more information or to start the process for volunteering.

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. 

Adult Children of Aging Parents (ACAP) North Atlanta
ACAP North Atlanta offers free, in-person educational programs on the second Tuesday of each month. Join us for our next program on Tuesday, August 11, in the Asbury Room. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., and the presentation begins at 5:30 p.m. This month's topic, "Staying Active and Engaged". Attendees will leave this presentation with a more in depth understanding of these benefits as we age. Click HERE to learn more and RSVP.
Scam Prevention and Online Security
Don't let digital criminals steal your peace of mind or your savings; join us for this scam prevention and online class designed to help you navigate today's digigal world with confidence. The class will be on Tuesday, August 18 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Asbury room. Taught by DUMC member, Mary Ann Gardner, the class describes how to spot common scams and provides simple, high-impact security settings for your phone, tablet, and web browser. We will go over the use of a password manager, and share other practical steps to create an invisible shield around your finances and identity, ensuring that you and your loved ones stay protected against the constant threat of fraud.
Grief Support Group - In Person
Losing a family member or friend is difficult, no matter how much time has passed. We invite you to join our in-person grief support group, led by licensed professional counselor Line Fleming. Line is a therapist with Summit Counseling Center and holds a certification in grief support. Our groups are ongoing and always welcome new participants. We meet each Monday (6:00 p.m.) and Tuesday (11:00 a.m.) in the Thomas Coke Room, conveniently located near the church offices. Please let us know if you are coming by calling or emailing Rev. Kathy Brockman at 770-394-0675. Additionally, questions and requests for additional information can be directed to Kathy.
Grief Support Group - Zoom
If you are struggling with the loss of a loved one, no matter when that loss might have occurred, Dunwoody United Methodist Church offers confidential caring support groups. Come and be with others who are on this same journey. This group meets virtually via Zoom each Thursday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. For further information, please contact Stan Hibbs at or 404-625-8451. An in-person group meets on differing dates and times. For information on in-person groups, contact Rev. Kathy Brockman at 770-542-1677.
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.

Stephen Ministry
Are you or someone you know struggling with challenges like loneliness, anxiety over health, grief due to many different kinds of losses, tension from juggling work, childcare and schooling, financial strain or job loss, or 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—in person, by phone, or by video chat—to offer care and support. It’s free and completely confidential. To learn more about Stephen Ministry or to request a Stephen Minister, call the church office at 770-394-0675 or click HERE.

Alzheimer and Dementia Support Group for Caregivers
If you are trying to cope with caring for a loved one with a form of dementia, even if long distance, we have 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 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. For further information contact JoAnn Akers at 404-434-9467.
Divorce Care
Healing from divorce is not easy. In our Divorce Care and Support group, people in a time of separation and/or divorce find tools, teaching and support to help them deal with their pain and give them hope for the future. Whether you are recently separated or divorced or it has been a while, you are welcome to take part in this group. Currently, this group meets year-round and currently on Sunday afternoons but for more information on exact meeting times and locations, contact Kathy Brockman. 
One Lamb
The mission of the One Lamb Mental Health initiative is to nurture and embrace mental wellness in a faithful community of connection and support. For more information, contact Rev. Kathy Brockman or visit their page online HERE.

Practicing Faith in the Epistle of James
The epistle of James is full of practical advice that rings as true for today’s Christians as it did for the early church. In this 4-week study, led by Rev. Calissa Dauterman, we will dive deep into this ancient letter to learn about its origins, its author, and the wisdom it offers for us as we seek to lead lives of faithful discipleship. No book purchase needed - simply bring yourself and your Bible! Wednesdays, September 9 - October 7, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Library. Register HERE. 

Joyful, Anyway
In a world full of complexities and complications, how we can stop chasing happiness and instead “put ourselves in the way of joy?" Join Rev. Kathy Brockman for a study of Joyful, Anyway, by bestselling author and Duke University professor Kate Bowler. Discover how joy shows up at the edge of our expectations and meets us even in the midst of our messiness. Books can be purchased online HERE. Wednesdays, September 9 - October 7, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Epworth. Register HERE. 

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. Visit dunwoodyumc.org/disciple to learn more. Classes start the week of August 31! 

Chrysalis Youth Choir and Bells Aflame
Chrysalis Youth Choir and Bells Aflame Youth Choir will be kicking off our year with a pool party Sunday, August 2 at Pastor Phil's house. Please RSVP HERE to let us know you are coming! Both the Youth Choir and Youth Handbell Choir are open to youth in grades 6th through 12th and meet throughout the year on Sunday afternoons. No experience is necessary, although for handbells it is helpful to have some basic knowledge of reading musical notation, especially rhythms. Also be sure to check out our website for updated concert and performance information, as well as more information on how you can serve.

Children's Choir & Tone-Chimes Choir
Come join us on Wednesday, August 19 as Children's Choirs kick off a new year! Our theme this year "Growing in the Spirit" and is based on Galatians 5:22-23 and the Fruit of the Spirit. Through songs and activities, we will experience what it means to grow and live out an authentic, joyful faith while preparing to share our music in worship. No experience necessary. All of the children's choirs learn the fundamentals of beautiful singing, basic musicianship, and how to worship God by offering their gifts and talents. They make friends and build relationships with adult leaders that enrich their spiritual growth in God's church. We have choirs for all ages. Click HERE to register your child. If you have questions, please email Gretchen Knight.

Get Involved
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 connect 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.

Do You Know?
Do you know that we have a thriving special needs program at DUMC called Connected? Our Connected Community Fellowship crew is a dynamic group of individuals with special needs ages 14+. This group meets on Wednesday nights from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

We also have Sunday morning programming for preschool & elementary aged students with special needs as well as Sunday School for our friends with special needs ages 14 and up. Are you interested in getting involved?

VOLUNTEERS - We need you! Please come to our volunteer meeting on Wednesday, August 5, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Lounge to learn more.

PARTICIPANTS & PARENTS - Please join us for a kick off meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Lounge to get all the information about Connected & the upcoming year.

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.

2nd Annual Ladies Night Out
Ladies, save the date! Join us for our second annual Ladies Night Out dinner on Monday, October 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We’re looking forward to a wonderful evening together — menu and additional details coming soon!
UWF Circle Meetings
DUMC offers 8 Circles representing all ages and stages that meet monthly for fellowship, mission work, bible study, and devotions. For information, contact Donna Houseal, Membership Chair, at 404-247-4071, or visit dunwoodyumc.org/women to learn more. 
18 Steps to Spiritual wHoleness Breakfast
Did you know we have a men's golf group? 18 Steps to Spiritual wHoleness gathers monthly for breakfast and a lesson, and these friendships help fill out your foursome. Join us on Friday, August 14, at 7:00 a.m. in the Epworth Room. Click HERE to RSVP by noon on Thursday (August 13), to help us plan breakfast, feel free to bring a friend! 
Men's Friday Morning Bible Study
Join Erik Olson on Fridays at 7:30 a.m. (excluding the 2nd Monday of each month) as a group of men walk through Scripture a chapter at a time. You'll learn and leave with new friends and a deeper faith. This group meets in the Young Adult Suite. Email Erik Olson with questions or to learn more.
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!
DUMC Preschool is Hiring
Dunwoody UMC Preschool & Kindergarten, a beloved program in our community known for excellence in early childhood education, is hiring for the 2026–2027 school year! They are seeking Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Substitute Teachers and Weekday Nursery Staff. If you love working with young children and want to be part of a warm, supportive, faith-based school community, we would love to connect with you. To learn more or express your interest, email HERE or submit an employment application HERE.
Parent's Morning Out
Playtime is Changing to Parent’s Morning Out. As of September 1, Playtime becomes part of the DUMC Preschool program and will be known as Parent’s Morning Out (PMO). Click HERE to learn more about program updates. Please contact Meredith Dunn with questions.

Club 45 Summer Party
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Big Play! Join us on Tuesday, July 28 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. as we celebrate our rising 6th graders, welcome our rising 5th graders, and enjoy plenty of games and laughter. From bowling to laser tag and maybe even some glow in the dark mini golf this is going to be something your kid won’t want to miss! Be sure to RSVP HERE, our spots are limited!

Backpack Blessing & Promotion Sunday
Help us kick off a brand-new school year on Sunday, August 9! Children in PreK (4s)–5th Grade are invited to bring their backpacks to either our Modern or Traditional Worship Service for a special prayer and blessing over the school year ahead. After worship, the fun continues for Promotion Sunday during the 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Sunday School hour, where kids will move up to their new classrooms, meet their leaders, and celebrate the start of a new year together!

Club 45 Retreat
Join us August 14–16 at Camp Glisson for Club 45 Retreat: Illuminate! This year's theme, "Illuminate: Let Your Light Shine," invites our 4th and 5th graders to discover how they can reflect the light of Jesus in their everyday lives. Through worship, Bible teaching, small groups, zip lines, lake fun, games, crafts, campfires, and new friendships, this weekend is the perfect way to kick off a brand-new school year. Spots are limited, so register HERE today! Need a payment plan, scholarship information, or have questions? Contact Elisa Antrom.

Dunwoody Kids Parent Meeting
Parents of children in Nursery, Kids Ministry, and Club 45 are invited to join us during the Sunday School hour on Sunday, August 23,10:00 a.m. to hear about the upcoming ministry year, upcoming events, and ways to get connected.

Wednesday Night Kids Starts Back
Wednesday Nights return at DUMC on August 19, and we can't wait to welcome your family! From music and worship to Bible stories, games, crafts, and friendships, there's something for every child to enjoy. Children's Choirs begin in the afternoon, and no experience is necessary. Preschool Choir (ages 3 by September 1 through 4 years) meets from 4:30–4:55 p.m., Tone-Chime Choir (3rd–5th grade) meets from 4:30–5:00 p.m., and Elementary Choir (Kindergarten–5th grade) meets from 5:00–5:45 p.m. Following choir, Wednesday Night Kids takes place from 5:45–7:00 p.m. for Kindergarten through 5th grade. Children will enjoy dinner and fellowship before diving into engaging Bible lessons, exciting games, and hands-on crafts. It's one of the best nights of the week to grow in faith, build lasting friendships, and have a whole lot of fun! As we get closer to the start of the semester, families will have the option to purchase a Wednesday night dinner for their child or send dinner from home. More details will be shared soon.

Dunwoody Kids Sunday School
Sunday School is available for children ages PreK (4-year-olds) through 5th grade every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Families should use the NEW Upstairs Kids Check-In before class. All children, regardless of grade, will be dropped off and picked up in the NEW Kids Hallway. Children attending Modern Kids Worship will be escorted by a staff member to the NEW Kids Hallway following the service.

DYM Parent Meeting
Sunday, August 2 at 10:10am in the Fellowship Hall – Our Youth Team is SO excited for the 2026-2027 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, August 2! Student BACK-TO-SCHOOL BREAKFAST and activities in the Youth Lounge during this time! Parents of IGNITE students will pick up their TRIBES t-shirt! Coffee, Munchkins & Fruit will be available at the meeting!
Water Night
On Sunday, August 16, let’s celebrate the last bit of summer with a FUN night of waterslides + pizza + Kona Ice & more! Middle School: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. & High School: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - We can’t wait to welcome our 6th grade students into the DYM Family! Wear your bathing suit under a t-shirt & shorts + bring a towel! Click the link below to fill out the DYM Student Info Form for your student to participate in all on campus events this school year!
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 September-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 now open and will close Sunday, September 13. Click HERE to register. For more information about Confirmation reach out to Jonathan Sanders.
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
DYM Worship
DUMC is the place to be on Sunday Nights! Our Worship night is filled with engaging games, dynamic speakers, a live worship band, and some of your favorite small group leaders. Plus, there is FOOD! Sunday Night (August - April) 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Youth Lounge, Gym & Fellowship Hall 6th - 12th Grade.

Pryme Tyme Lunch Featuring a Magician
Curious about magic? Join the Pryme Tymers on Thursday, August 20, for a delicious lunch in the Epworth Room and an unforgettable performance by comedy magician and mentalist Debbie Leifer. Enjoy a soup, salad, and dessert lunch for just $12 per person, followed by Debbie's entertaining blend of comedy, magic, and mind-reading. We will begin gathering at 11:30 a.m., lunch will be served at noon, and the magic show will follow. To learn more about Debbie, click HERE. Please register by noon on Tuesday, August 11, to allow our church food service director, Zacka Gomes, time to prepare. Click HERE to register or contact La'Saundra Anderson at 770-394-0675. For more information, contact Ann Stone at 770-399-1887. We hope you'll join us for an afternoon of great food, fellowship, laughter, and amazement.

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 Olive Garden, 4749 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody on Monday, August 10 at 11:30 a.m. for fun and fellowship. Please RSVP by Saturday, August 8 to Betty Moreland 770-641-8519. 

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Fall Soccer League
For boys and girls ages 3–12. Join us for a fun season of skill development, teamwork, and Saturday games! 
Fall Basketball Clinic
For ages 5 and up. Players will build confidence through skill development, drills, games, and fundamental basketball instruction. Click HERE to learn more.
Art Enrichment (After School)
For ages 5–12, held Thursdays. Kids will explore their creativity through exciting hands-on art projects in a fun and encouraging environment. Click HERE to learn more.
Fall Break Camp
For ages 3–5, happening October 5–8. A week filled with games, crafts, activities, and plenty of fun while school is out! Click HERE to learn more. 
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.

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