Friday Focus

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
Join us for Wednesday Night Supper! Dinner begins at 5:00 p.m. and ends at 6:15 p.m. If you would like to register for WNS, please fill out the form below. You also have the option of emailing Debbie Collins or calling at 770-394-0675, ext 111. Reservations are due by the end of day on Monday. Please do your best to adhere to this reservation deadline so there will be a meal prepared for you. The cost for Wednesday Night Supper is $10 for an adult meal, $5 for a child meal (3-11 years). Children under 3 years eat for free. Click HERE to register. Join us on May 20 for our final Wednesday Night Supper before our summer break, we’ll gather again on Wednesday, August 19.

Wesley Woods Mother's Day Offering 
The Wesley Woods Mother's Day offering provides critical funding for charitable financial assistance with housing and meals, pastoral care, and wellness programming to older adults living in a Wesley Woods community. Please give generously online at wesleywoods.org/donate, or dunwoodyumc.org/give by designating "Wesley Woods Mother's Day Offering" in the Fund drop-down menu.

Simon Jones Goodwill Ambassador Awards 
The 2026 Simon Jones Goodwill Ambassador Awards are presented annually to two individuals - a laity member and a staff member - who exemplify the characteristics that made our longtime Director of Facilities an incredible gift to Dunwoody United Methodist Church. The two people selected will exemplify Simon Jones’ legacy with their welcoming and caring hearts, always having time to share their love of Jesus Christ with others. A selection committee will choose the recipients from the nominations received by Sunday, May 17. An awards presentation will then be held at all three services on Sunday, June 14. Staff nominations will be made by the clergy and staff only. Click HERE to make your laity nomination.

Charge Conference
Church Council and Charge Conference will be held on Monday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 258/259. All are invited to attend.

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! 

VEiL Exhibit
VEiL invites you to enjoy selected works by Mary Beth Bartko, on exhibit in the Library through the end of June. Please also plan to join her there for an informal Meet & Greet on Sunday, May 17 following any of that morning's worship services.

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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. 

At the Crossroads
Nearing or navigating retirement? Join us for 6-weeks as we explore life, At the Crossroads. Written by Clayton Smith and Dave Wilson, this study will look at Leadership Lessons for the Second Half of Life. Led by: Rev. David Melton and Andy Drexler, Wednesdays, April 8 - May 13, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Asbury Room. The book "At the Crossroads: Leadership Lessons for the Second Half of Life" by Clayton Smith and Dave Wilson may be purchased HERE at Amazon or any other retailer. Register HERE.

The Holy Spirit!
Curious about The Holy Spirit? Join Rev. Calissa Dauterman as we use Rev. Adam Hamilton's latest resource to see what Scripture teaches us. We'll move from the Hebrew Bible through Jesus' promises in the Gospels, to the coming of the Spirit in Acts and throughout the New Testament. You'll leave with a better understanding of the Spirit's presence and power in our lives! Led by Rev. Calissa Dauterman, Wednesdays, April 15 - May 13, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., DUMC Library. Childcare available. No book or materials are required for this study - just come and enjoy! Register 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! 

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.

A Not So Terrible Parable
Put on your detective hat and join the DUMC Children's Choirs for a mysterious musical whodunit! A Not So Terrible Parable will be presented on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Inspired by the Parable of the Good Samaritan, this lively musical brings Jesus' well-known story to life with a fun, over-the-top mystery (think Clue!). As the suspects are questioned and the clues unfold, the audience discovers once again just how far our Savior would go to rescue helpless sinners. Come enjoy an evening of laughter, music, and mystery—and help us crack the case!

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 is for rising Pre-K–3rd graders and is high-energy, creative, and designed to help kids feel seen, included, and excited to show up each day.

For our big kids, VBX is a 4-day mission-focused day camp for rising 4th–6th graders, featuring hands-on service projects, active Bible experiences, and plenty of movement and teamwork.

VBS and VBX share the same weekly themes, making it easy for families to keep the conversation going all week long—no matter where you’re starting from. You don’t have to be part of our church to join—just come ready to have fun and be part of the team. Click HERE to register!

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!

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 Snooze, 4595 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody on Monday, May 11 at 11:30 a.m. for fun and fellowship. Please RSVP by Saturday, May 9 with Betty Moreland at 770-641-8519.