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.

Adult Sunday Schools and Shifting Spaces
Beginning this week, our kid’s ministry has moved upstairs into a new space between the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall to make room for growth! This will allow for one place for drop off and pick up (for Kid’s Church & Sunday School). 10 of our adult Sunday School classes have also changed rooms. Find our classes for parents with kids downstairs and our older adults upstairs. See the posters in the hallways or stop by a Welcome Desk for new locations. We’re back to Sunday School on August 9!

Join Cub Scouts - Pack 266 at DUMC
Does your son or grandson (K–5th grade) love adventure? Cub Scouts Pack 266 is the perfect place for boys to build confidence, learn hands-on skills, make lasting friendships, and spend more time outdoors all right here at DUMC. We're excited to welcome back David Frame as Cubmaster. Dave spent 12 years with the Pack raising his three sons (two now Eagle Scouts), and he's returning with a team of experienced leaders to make Pack 266 a great growth experience for every Scout. Stop by the tables outside of worship on Sunday, August 9 or visit www.pack266.org. New families are always welcome!

Wednesday Nights Return
Join us as Wednesday Night activities resume on Wednesday, August 19! Whether you're looking to enjoy a delicious Wednesday Night Supper, sing in one of our choirs, or connect with others in fellowship, there's something for everyone. We're also honored to welcome George Rishfeld, a Holocaust survivor, who will share his powerful story of survival and resilience at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Be sure to register for Wednesday Night Supper, sign up for children's choir, and explore all the opportunities Wednesday nights have to offer. Plus, stay tuned for our new short-term classes beginning Wednesday, September 9. Learn more and get involved at dunwoodyumc.org/wednesday-nights.

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.

Wednesday Night Supper Returns August 19
Join us each Wednesday from 5:00–6:15 p.m. for food, fellowship, and community through December 9 (excluding Thanksgiving week). Meals are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 3–11, and free for children under 3. Reservations for the August 19 dinner are due by Monday, August 17. Click HERE to register or contact Debbie Collins at 770-394-0675, ext. 111.

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.

Accounting Networking Breakfast
Calling all accountants, CPAs, and financial professionals! Join us for the launch of The Morning Audit: Faith & Fellowship Accountant Networking Breakfast Series on Monday, October 19, from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Enjoy breakfast while connecting with fellow professionals, sharing industry insights, and building meaningful relationships rooted in faith. Featured speakers include Les Bethune, retired EY Managing Partner and author of Clean Dirt: Practical Lessons in Real Leadership—From Farm to Boardroom, and Amy King, Controller at Mt. Vernon School and one of the South's Funniest Accountants. Bring your business cards and your appetite! Click HERE to RSVP by Monday, October 12.

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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. 

Lux et Veritas
Join us for a small-group Bible study designed to explore biblical books and deepen your understanding of Scripture through insights from professors at Yale Divinity School. The group will meet Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in Room 244/246, September 9–December 16 and January 13–March 24. No books are required. Rev. Kathy Brockman and Megan Cann will lead this engaging study. RSVP 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! 

Adult Sunday School
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! 

Chrysalis Youth Choir and Bells Aflame
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?

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.

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.

Wonderfully Made
Wonderfully Made is a faith-based course about the human body led by a certified facilitator. Designed specifically for 5th and 6th graders, this course goes beyond the basic physical education taught in schools by exploring God's design for our bodies from a biblical perspective and reminding students that they are wonderfully created by Him. Throughout the course, students will learn about physical development, conception, and their identity in Christ in an age-appropriate, faith-filled environment. The curriculum also equips parents to continue these important conversations at home with confidence and grace. Join us on August 28-29. Friday, August 28, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Parent Orientation. Saturday, August 29, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Student Session, 12:20 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Parent & Child Summary Session. Click HERE to RSVP. Want to know more about the content being shared? We'd love to answer your questions, contact Tambryn Freund for more information.

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.

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.