Friday Focus
News you need for the week of
MARCH 27, 2026
Habitat Golf Tournament
Dunwoody United Methodist Church proudly presents our 5th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting Habitat for Humanity on Tuesday, April 28. Through the generosity of our community and supporters, Dunwoody UMC has helped build 35 Habitat homes to date, and proceeds from the 2026 tournament will support the construction of our 36th home, planned for completion in 2027. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and to register your team for the 2026 tournament, please visit dunwoodyumc.org/golf-tournament. If you have any questions, please contact Nicholle Hansen.
Worship with Us
Stay CONNECTED
Stay in the loop—subscribe below to get our Friday Focus
newsletter and other ministry updates delivered to your inbox each week.
Current Announcements
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.
Maundy Thursday Dinner
Please note that, due to Holy Week, there will be no Wednesday Night Supper on Wednesday, April 1. Instead, dinner will be served prior to the Maundy Thursday service on Thursday, April 2. Dinner begins at 5:00 p.m. and ends at 6:15 p.m. If you would like to register for Maundy Thursday Dinner, click HERE! 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.
Easter Lily Memorials & Dedications
Please consider purchasing Easter lilies in honor or memory of someone special. Easter lilies will be displayed throughout the Easter worship services and the cost is $12 per plant. The deadline to order is Friday, March 27. Click HERE to purchase your flowers. Flowers can be picked up after the last service on Easter Sunday. Your Easter lily purchases will be presented in a handout that will be available Easter Sunday morning in the Parlor and Narthex Welcome desks.
Easter Cross Flowers
Decorating the cross with cut flowers on Easter Sunday is a cherished Lenten tradition at DUMC. The floral cross is a beautiful witness to our community and a joyful way for families to celebrate the Risen Christ. We invite your help in bringing the cross to life. Flower placement begins Saturday, April 4. Donation bins will be available by the cross in front of the church starting on Good Friday and continuing through Saturday. Please also bring cut flowers on Easter Sunday to add to the cross and stay for a family photo. Questions: Charlotte Turner (770-331-8094) or Paul Rozeman (404-271-8000).
Easter Lily Deliveries to Homebound
Volunteers are needed to deliver Easter lilies on Tuesday, April 7 to our homebound members. Contact La’Saundra Anderson at 770-394-0675 to volunteer.
VEiL Exhibit
VEiL invites you to enjoy selected works by Tara Scott, starting Sunday, March 1 in the Library through the end of April. We hope you will also join her there on Sunday, April 12 following any of that Sunday's worship services for an informal Meet & Greet.
Camp Glisson: Register Today For Faith-Forming Fun This Summer!
We all want our kids to be safe, have fun, and grow in meaningful ways. That combination can seem rare, but it’s common at Camp Glisson. Since 1925, your United Methodist camp in Dahlonega has offered children and youth an immersive experience of Christian community that brings faith to life. Give your 2nd-12th grader a week of growing spiritually, socially, and individually. Register today for a week of faith-forming fun this summer at glisson.org!
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, April 19 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 252. 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!
New Member Dinner
DUMC's Hospitality Ministry invites all new members to attend a New Member Dinner and conversation with the Pastors in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, April 22, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Your children are welcome to participate in Wednesday night activities. Email Hospitality to let us know you’re coming!
Stay Connected and Inspired
Sign up to receive resources, news, and uplifting content delivered straight to your inbox. Find encouragement for your daily life, and keep up with the latest happenings across the church through newsletters from United Methodist Communications. Choose to subscribe to one or all of our newsletters and let meaningful, relevant content come to you. Click HERE to learn more.
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.
The DUMC Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) meets the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in room 242 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 April HERE. Sign up HERE to subscribe to the monthly United Methodist Creation Justice Tips.
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 Rev. Garrett Wallace for more information.
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.
The Perimeter Community Volunteer Fair is seeking volunteers who want to give back and make an impact in their community. If you have some free time and are looking for a meaningful way to get involved, this event is a great opportunity to connect with local non-profits in need of committed individuals for a variety of community projects. The fair will take place on Friday, May 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the DUMC Fellowship Hall (follow marked signs). Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, click HERE or contact igottavolunteer@gmail.com.
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.
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.
· DARE / DART trips are scheduled for the 3rd week of every month (subject to change).
· Contact Ken Sexton at 678-523-3905 for details.
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!
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 - 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.
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 2. 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 2. Click HERE to register.
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.
Calling all moms! While the kids are in Wednesday night programming, take a moment for yourself. Learn and grow with other moms in one of our midweek meetups. Join us in Room 251 at 5:00 p.m. (look for the signs) for a casual, drop-in session of sharing and study. Contact Rev. Calissa Dauterman to learn more.
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.
The 18 Steps to Spiritual Wholeness group will meet on Friday, April 10, at 7:00 a.m. for a full breakfast and study in the Epworth Room. Scott Ackaway will lead the discussion on Acts 1:1–11 (12–14), exploring “Getting Our Acts Together: The Power of Waiting.” RSVP by noon the preceding Thursday, and make sure you RSVP for invited friends, too. Please bring your loose change to donate to CAC through the Mission Ministries of the Church. Click HERE to RSVP.
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!
Playtime is DUMC Nursery’s weekday drop-in childcare program for children ages 6 months to 5 years, open to church and community families. Available Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. during the school year, Playtime offers a safe, loving, and fun environment with indoor and outdoor play. It also complements the DUMC Preschool schedule, with early drop-off options available. Learn more by clicking HERE or email Meredith Dunn.
The Nursery's Playtime program offers care for children aged six months through five years. If you are interested in using Playtime to help with your weekday childcare needs, please contact Meredith Dunn.
Dunwoody Kids invites families to prepare for the excitement of Easter with fun for the whole family on Sunday, March 29; 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Enjoy a family Easter activity, egg hunt, petting zoo, play games, and share treats while connecting with other families. All are welcome!
Club 45 Evenings offers 4th and 5th graders a monthly meeting aimed solely at their age group. We’ll use the monthly Kid’s theme used in all other programming for the month, but delivered in a single worship service. In addition, the kids will fellowship across a meal and participate in interactive activities aimed at digging deeper into the lesson and building community. Club 45 meetings are 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 19 at the Kids Suite downstairs near the gym. Please walk your child in to drop them off, and walk in for pickup at 6:30 p.m. Click HERE to help with food orders.
June 22 - June 25
This summer, kids are invited to jump in, make new friends, and be part of something fun and meaningful. Through crafts, science, games, and hands-on activities, kids will explore faith in a way that feels real, relatable, and connected to their everyday lives—at home, at school, and in their community.
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!
Sunday, March 29 at 10:00 a.m. in the DUMC library. Current 5th Grade Parents are invited to join the Dunwoody UMC Youth Team to learn about important dates and events this Summer and Fall, key things to know as you enter the youth ministry, and info about special events just for rising 6th graders! If you have any questions, reach out to Brooke Freeman.
We want to celebrate your student on Sunday, May 17 in both of our worship services (9:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.)! If you have a high school senior, please click HERE to fill out this form with your student's name, high school, plans for post-graduation, and attach a senior portrait or photo by Wednesday, April 1. We would like these seniors to be recognized in the church bulletin for Senior Recognition Sunday. For any more details on the morning, reach out to Brooke Freeman. We hope your student and your family will join us for this special day!
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
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.
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 Chupito's Azteca Grille, 1412 Dunwoody Village Parkway, Dunwoody on Monday, April 13 at 11:30 a.m. for fun and fellowship. Please RSVP by Saturday, April 11 with Betty Moreland at 770-641-8519.
Creating the environment to Listen and Hear the voice of God through active and enjoyable experiences in nature. Please join us as we get outside to hike, kayak, fly fish, bird watch (and more) as we explore God’s creation together. Each activity in which we participate brings new people. You are welcome regardless of outdoor experience or where you are on your faith journey. To get on the mailing list, please contact Jim Labus.
Interested in Communicating Your Event or small group?
Start by submitting a communications request form. This will give us a written record and start the conversation. Need something else? Not sure what you need? We’ll talk through it with you and do our best to help. Reach out to Communications with additional questions.