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JUNE 19, 2026

Patriotic Concert

The Music Ministry of Dunwoody UMC will celebrate the 250th Birthday of the United States with a concert on Sunday, June 28 at 4:00 p.m. in our sanctuary. In honor of the historic anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Chancel Choir will present The Testament of Freedom by American composer Randall Thompson, accompanied by organ, percussion, and brass ensemble. The piece was originally commissioned by the University of Virginia to celebrate the 200th birthday of Thomas Jefferson, using the text of several of his writings. The concert will feature a variety of additional patriotic and American music as we honor our servicemen and women and pay tribute to our country's rich history. The concert is free and open to the public.

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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.

Celebration for Rev. Garrett Wallace
Join us on Sunday, June 21, as we celebrate Rev. Garrett Wallace and his ministry here at Dunwoody UMC. There will be a drop in reception in the Parlor Lobby during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Light refreshments will be served. To contribute to a love offering for Rev. Garrett Wallace visit dunwoodyumc.org/give  and select “Love Gift” from the “Fund” dropdown menu with a note in the memo line, “Wallace Love Offering.”  Contributions may also be made by check, payable to Dunwoody United Methodist Church, with “Wallace Love Offering” noted in the memo line. If no memo is noted, SPRC will allocate funds between Rev. Melton and Rev. Wallace at their discretion. All contributions must be received by Sunday, June 21.

4th of July Parade Volunteers
Are you going to be in town for the 4th of July? If so, we would love for you to represent DUMC by walking alongside our float with fellow DUMC members and clergy in the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade. This is a long-standing tradition, and we’d be thrilled to have you help continue it! Can’t make it that day? You can still be part of the celebration by donating candy for us to hand out during the parade. Candy donations can be placed in the bins located near the church offices and outside the worship spaces. Please sign up to volunteer by Monday, June 15 in order to receive a shirt. Sign up HERE!

Boy Scouts BBQ Fundraiser
Our Boy Scout Troop 266 will host its annual BBQ at the end of the July 4th parade in Dunwoody Village. This is the 27th year for our scouts. Funds are used to purchase and maintain scout equipment, buy training materials, and provide need-based scholarships. Tickets are $13 in advance and $15 on parade day. The meal includes shredded bbq sandwich (chicken or pork), chips, sides, and a drink (water, tea, or lemonade). Scouts will sell tickets on Sunday, June 21, and Sunday, June 28 before and after services. Please support our scouts.

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.

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!

VEiL Exhibit
VEiL invites you to enjoy selected works by Mary Beth Bartko, on exhibit in the Library through the end of June.

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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 July 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 Rev. Garrett Wallace 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.

Mission Mondays
Gather together in the DUMC Gym for Mission Monday service opportunities at 6:30 p.m. on June 29 and July 20. In June, volunteers will assemble SuperPacks of food for HOPE Atlanta, and in July, we'll refresh the DUMC Book Mobile with books and back-to-school provisions. Mission Mondays are family-friendly and take about an hour. To sign up: Click HERE for June, Click HERE for July. 
American Red Cross
Friday, June 26 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. When you sign up online for this drive, you'll receive a $15 e-gift card to your choice of selected merchants AND be entered for a chance to win one of two $7,500 gift cards.
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, June 27. 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.
Field of Dreams
Save the date! Join Dunwoody UMC for our “Field of Dreams" Gala on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Enjoy a night out including dinner in the Studio Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. Together we will celebrate our efforts to re-imagine DUMC’s athletic fields to better serve our community. Stay tuned for ticket details and 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. 

LTR (Long Term Recovery) – Augusta and Griffin (tentative) Area
· DARE / DART trips are scheduled for the 3rd week of every month (subject to change).
· Contact Ken Sexton at 678-523-3905 for details.
Summer at The Summit: Building skills that last beyond summer.
Summit’s summer groups help children and teens develop practical tools for managing emotions, improving communication, and building confidence. Click HERE to learn more about our opportunities.
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.

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. Stop by the table outside of worship on Sunday, May 10 or visit dunwoodyumc.org/disciple to learn more. Classes start the week of August 31! 

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! 

DUMC’s Chancel Choir presents “The Testament of Freedom” 
The Music Ministry of Dunwoody UMC will celebrate the 250th Birthday of the United States with a concert on Sunday, June 28 at 4:00 p.m. in our sanctuary. In honor of the historic anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Chancel Choir will present "The Testament of Freedom" by American composer Randall Thompson, accompanied by organ, percussion, and brass ensemble. The piece was originally commissioned by the University of Virginia to celebrate the 200th birthday of Thomas Jefferson, using the text of several of his writings. The concert will feature a variety of additional patriotic and American music as we honor our servicemen and women and pay tribute to our country's rich history. The concert is free and open to the public. 

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.

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.

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. 
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 Offers Daily Drop-In Childcare
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.
Playtime
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 Book Mobile
Join Dunwoody Kids Ministry this summer as we hand out books to kids at Dunwoody Elementary, Kingsley Elementary, and Pernoshal Park! Dates are July 1, July 21 & 22. To volunteer, email Tambryn Freund!

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.

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 Vintage Pizza, 5510 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody on Tuesday, July 14 at 11:30 a.m. for fun and fellowship. Please RSVP by Saturday, July 11 to Betty Moreland 770-641-8519. Please note that even though the group usually meets on the 2nd Monday of the month, July's meeting will be on a Tuesday!

Pryme Tyme Ice Cream Social 
Do you love ice cream? Ice cream and summertime go together. Join us for the Pryme Tyme Ice Cream Social on Thursday, June 18, in the Young Adult Suite at 2:00 p.m. Enjoy a sundae or a banana split, and all the toppings you can imagine, or maybe a second helping! There is no cost to attend; however you do need to register so we can have enough ice cream. Add your name to the list by calling Ann Stone at 770-399-1887; or Nancy Fossett at 270-627-0130; or Betty Moreland at 770-641-8519. The deadline to sign up is Monday, June 15. Come and join us!

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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.
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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