Friday Focus

Ash Wednesday Service
The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18. Solitary Imposition of ashes will be available in the Sanctuary from 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. We will also offer Ash Wednesday worship at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. 

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.

Wednesday Night Supper
Dinner begins at 5:00 p.m. and ends at 6:15 p.m. If you would like to register for Wednesday Night Supper, click HERE! This form is updated weekly. You also have the option of emailing Debbie Collins by phone 770-394-0675, Ext 111. Reservations are due by the end of day on the Monday before. Please do your best to adhere to this reservation deadline so there will be a meal prepared for you.

VEiL Exhibit and Meet & Greet
Visual arts Exhibitions in the Library invites you to enjoy selected works by Susan Anderson, on display in the Library now through the end of February. You are also invited to join her in the Library for an informal Meet & Greet on Sunday, February 1, following any of that morning's Worship services.

End of Year Statements
Check your mailboxes for the 2025 EOY giving statements. You should receive them sometime in the next week. If you prefer, you can access your giving online through DCB. Instructions can be found HERE. If you have any questions, please email Becca Lineberger.

Lay Members At-Large to the North Georgia Conference
The 2026 North Georgia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church will be held June 18–20, 2026, at The Classic Center in Athens, Georgia. Each district will send Youth, Young Adult, and Adult Lay Members at Large to serve and vote alongside clergy and local church representatives, maintaining equal lay and clergy representation. Adult and Young Adult Lay Members at Large may request a $300 expense stipend at on-site check-in. Youth delegates will receive hotel accommodations and meals, and will attend a Youth Delegation Summit in April for preparation. Applicants should be informed and engaged, as Lay Members play an important role in conference decision-making. Districts strive to form a diverse delegation based on age, gender, ethnicity, experience level, and church size. Applications must be submitted online by January 31, 2026: Adult Application and Youth Application (under 19 at time of conference).

The GBHEM Scholarship Portal Is Now Open
The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) scholarship application portal is open for United Methodist students seeking scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study at colleges, universities, and seminaries, click HERE. In 2025, GBHEM awarded more than 2,500 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students at over 600 schools worldwide. This financial aid helped students pursue their dreams to serve as the next generation of leaders. You may submit one application each year. The deadline to complete your application is Friday, March 6. Click HERE for more information about how to apply. APPLY NOW.

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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. 

Lenten Small Groups
You could come back on Easter, but we’re here to offer some hope and fun before then. In the 40 days beforehand (a season we call Lent that starts on Wednesday, February 18) we’re creating over 50 new small groups (of 8-12 people) with the goal of building new friendships. You’ll meet once a week for 60 minutes (at the church, in people’s homes or coffee shops or on Zoom) to reflect on the sermons each week (you can listen online) and to serve once together. You choose the day/time/group demographic that work best for you. Visit dunwoodyumc.org/lsg to sign up. Maybe this is the new start you need in the New Year! Contact Pastor Eric with questions.

HALT: Tools for Managing Stress
HALT is an acronym for Hunger, Anger, Lonely, or Tired. These are 4 common stressors that may lead you to make poor decisions. Originally developed by addiction counselors as a way for people in recovery from substance use disorder to recognize their own personal triggers for relapse, this is a great tool for anyone who is trying to stay on track with goals or avoid unhealthy or destructive behaviors. Join us on February 4 and 11 at 7:00 p.m. to learn more about how to check in with yourself to see if you are vulnerable to making a poor decision or saying the wrong thing. A licensed professional counselor will help us learn how to come up with a plan for each of these triggers and how to manage them, how to tell if you are feeling one of the triggers, and what to do if you recognize the trigger before making a bad choice. These two sessions will be beneficial for people of all ages and stages. Wednesday evenings, February 4 and 11, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Asbury A. There is no book for this class. Register HERE.

The Importance of Georgia Native Plants
Please join us on Monday, February 9 for a special program on the importance of planting native plants, rather than invasives. Our guest speaker will be Michael Cowan with the Georgia Native Plant Society. We will gather at 7:00 p.m. in the Asbury room. Your garden and entire ecosystem will thank you! All are welcome. RSVP HERE.

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! 

Travel Ministry Trip to Nashville, TN
Join us on a trip to Nashville, Tennessee! We’ll walk the grounds of Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, see the homes of country music artists, and explore important sites connected to the history of Methodism. Trip dates are Monday, May 18 - Thursday, May 21. To learn more and register click HERE.

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 to September 12, 2026. For the full itinerary, tour requirements and conditions, and to register, click HERE.

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.

A Deeper Shade of Blues
A Deeper Shade of Blues is a powerful one-man show written and performed by Joel P.E. King, blending storytelling, live music, spoken word, and movement. Through intimate vignettes, King explores memory, identity, fatherhood, mental health, and the complexities of Black masculinity, embodying multiple “shades” of blues along the way. Both deeply personal and universal, the work transforms pain into revelation and healing. Performance followed by a talk-back with the artist. Join us for a 60-minute program—free to attend with registration required. Appropriate for ages 13+. Saturday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Click HERE to register.

The Mountaintop
The Mountaintop by Katori Hall is a magical realist reimagining of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final night at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, April 3, 1968, following his “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech. When a bold, mysterious maid named Camae interrupts King’s solitude, their encounter becomes a revealing, often humorous conversation about fear, faith, legacy, and mortality. This blocked stage reading features Joel P. King as Dr. King and Joy Ducree Gregory as Camae, followed by a post-show talkback. Join us for a 90-minute program—free to attend with registration required. Appropriate for ages 13+. Friday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Click HERE to register.

Theater 1548 Presents: Clue
Clue is a fast-paced farce based on the classic board game and the cult-favorite film. Six mysterious guests are invited to a remote mansion, each hiding secrets and armed with suspicion. When their host turns up dead, the evening spirals into chaos as the guests race to uncover who committed the murder, where it happened, and with what weapon. Packed with sharp wit, physical comedy, surprise twists, and multiple suspects, Clue is a high-energy whodunit that keeps audiences guessing until the final reveal—proving that everyone has something to hide, and anyone could be the killer. Don't miss your chance to experience the thrill! Friday, March 13 – Saturday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 15 at 1:30 p.m. Click HERE to purchase tickets and learn more.

Finding Nemo KIDS Summer Camp
Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the beloved Pixar film that follows Marlin and his son Nemo on an exciting underwater adventure filled with courage, friendship, and self-discovery, featuring new music by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez and favorite characters like Dory, Crush, and the Tank Gang. Designed for rising 1st–6th graders, campers will be immersed in musical theatre through dance, music, and acting with professional instructors, and the week will conclude with a final performance for family and friends. Camp runs June 1–4, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Registration opens on Monday, February 3. Click HERE to register.  

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 3. Click HERE to register.  

Connected Community Carnival
We are excited to invite all of our Kings & Queens from Night to Shine back to DUMC on Wednesday, March 4, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for a Connected Community Carnival! Join our Connected Crew (ages 14+) for an evening filled with games, food, a silent disco, and meaningful fellowship. Come learn more about our Special Needs Ministry and discover how you can get involved in this joyful and welcoming community. Register HERE. Many volunteers will be needed for this event, click HERE to sign up! To learn more contact Connected.

Connected Sunday School
Join us for a small group Sunday school class focusing on life lessons and spiritual growth. 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.

Wonderfully Made
Wonderfully Made is a course about the human body guided by a certified facilitator. It is open to 4th and 5th graders. This course goes beyond the basic school physical education and handles it from a spiritual perspective with an emphasis on bodies being wonderful creations of God. Join us, Friday, March 27, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Parent Orientation) and Saturday, March 28, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Kids Session); 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Parents and Kids summary. If you’d like to preview the curriculum, contact Tambryn Freund. Register HERE. 

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 The Hungry Peach, 5533 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta on Monday, February 9 at 11:30 a.m. for fun and fellowship. Please RSVP by Saturday, February 7 with Betty Moreland at 770-641-8519.

Pryme Tyme Movie
Do you remember the story of The Princess Bride? A young farmhand, thrust into a fairytale adventure, must rescue his beloved from a scheming prince and his formidable foes. Their journey through the whimsical land of Florin is fraught with danger, encompassing perilous landscapes, giant rodents, and miraculous escapes. Along the way, they encounter quirky characters and overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles, all the while rekindling their love and challenging the forces of darkness. The movie stars Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, and Cary Elwes. There is no charge to attend and no need to register, just come and enjoy! Thursday, February 19, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Young Adult Suite.