Friday Focus

Question 1

Worship

Answer

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.

Question 2

General

Answer

RSVP for Christmas Eve

This year we are asking you to kindly RSVP for one of our seven Christmas Eve worship experiences. This ensures that we are prepared to worship with you. We are so excited to celebrate this season with you here at DUMC! Visit dunwoodyumc.org/christmas to RSVP.

Wednesday Night Supper

Wednesday Night Supper will return in 2025 on Wednesday, January 8! Look for menu options and registration coming soon!

ALL IN Estimates of Giving

There's still time to submit an Estimate of Giving for 2025! Simply visit dunwoodyumc.org/all-in or return a green pledge card to the church office. Your estimate helps as we plan for the upcoming year of ministry at DUMC, and your gifts make all of that ministry possible. Please prayerfully consider how you can be ALL IN for DUMC in 2025.

Christmas Eve Offering
Each year, DUMC dedicates our Christmas Eve offering to missions outside the walls of our church. This year that offering will support two worthy causes - our annual Habitat for Humanity build and disaster response. By giving on Christmas Eve you help DUMC provide stable, affordable housing for a family in our community. You will also make a difference for communities in Eastern Georgia and Western North Carolina as they recover from the devastation caused by recent hurricanes. DUMC is grateful for the generosity of our congregation and the difference your giving has already made in the world. This Christmas season, we pray that you’ll join us as we continue to make God’s love known in the world through our giving.

End-of-Year Giving
As we celebrate the greatest gift of all, Jesus Christ, please take a moment to review your giving in 2024. Your year-end gifts are a significant part of the support for the mission and ministries of DUMC. If you have already fulfilled your estimate of giving, please consider making an additional special gift to the church. Gifts made by cash or check may be placed in the offering plate or mailed to the church business office (1548 Mt. Vernon Rd., Dunwoody, GA 30038-4119). Gifts by credit/debit card or ACH transfer may be made online at www.dunwoodyumc.org/give. Gifts of stock or cryptocurrency may be transferred to the church’s brokerage account. For IRS tax purposes, all gifts must be received at the church or in a church account by Tuesday, December 31, or if mailed, postmarked by midnight on Tuesday, December 31. These dates also apply to gifts made through a Required Minimum Distribution from a retirement account. As a reminder donors will need to have their contribution statement and other supporting documentation physically in hand before they file their income tax return. If you have any questions about an outstanding estimate of giving, your giving record, or about gifting stock or cryptocurrency, please contact our Chief Operating Officer, Roger Young, or by calling 770-542-1662. Thank you for helping make Dunwoody United Methodist Church a church that leads with the love of Christ and welcomes all to strengthen ourselves, neighbors and neighborhoods.

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 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 Ted Bowden. You can view the tips for January 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.

Atlanta Ronald McDonald House

Collecting pop tabs is a fun and easy way to support Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities. Across the Metro-Atlanta area, hundreds of individuals, schools and companies are working together to collect Pop Tabs to benefit our mission. Those Pop Tabs are recycled and we receive the market value of the recycled metal. We are collecting pop tabs at the reception desk, bring yours today! Please call Cathy Wright, 404-509-6656, with questions.

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

Question 3

Prayer

Answer

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. View our previous month's joys and concerns by clicking HERE.

Seeking Dedicated Individuals for Prayer Ministry

Are you passionate about interceding for others and seeking God's will? We invite you to join our prayer ministry team! Our Mission: To support our congregation and ministers through prayer, interceding for their spiritual growth, needs, and concerns. We are looking for individuals who:

Desire to enhance their prayer life through intercessory prayer and have a heart for serving others.
Possess strong confidentiality and discretion, as you will respond to several sensitive and non-public requests.
Are available to schedule a weekly one-hour session in the DUMC prayer office.

As a prayer ministry team member, you will:

Spend one scheduled hour per week within the DUMC Prayer Office in private prayer for requested individual and church-wide concerns.

Join us in making a difference through prayer! Please contact Linda Danysh or John Rhea for more information.

Question 4

Missions

Answer

Great Day of Service 2025
Save the date for the Dunwoody UMC 2025 Great Day of Service! This event will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Thank you to all who have volunteered in the past. We look forward to having everyone join us for another successful event!

Night to Shine
Night to Shine 2025, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, celebrating people with special needs. This event will be held in-person by host churches around the world simultaneously on Friday, February 7, 2025. Dunwoody United Methodist Church is excited to be a part of this worldwide movement that God is using as a catalyst to change how cultures embrace people with disabilities and to rally the church worldwide to honor their local community of people with special needs, ensuring they know they are valued and loved. All signups are now open, please visit dunwoodyumc.org/night-to-shine to sign up and learn more!

Serve During the Holidays
The holidays are a time of giving, and there are countless ways you can help make our community brighter and more joyful. Whether you have time, skills, or resources to share, there’s an opportunity for everyone to get involved. Learn more about how you can contribute this holiday season by visiting dunwoodyumc.org/serve-during-the-holidays

Community Assistance Center (CAC) - Fourth 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 in Sandy Springs on 4th Saturdays. Upcoming dates include Saturday, December 28. Some positions require prior training, while others do not. Interested individuals can fill out this brief form to join the list of participants and receive notifications. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Hicks for more information.

Backpack 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. Check DCB for more information or 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 visit Corners Outreach for more information or to start the process for volunteering.

Helping Hands Volunteers

Do you have occasional availability and a heart to serve Dunwoody UMC? We often have behind-the-scenes, but very necessary tasks that require light-duty volunteer assistance! Join DUMC's Helping Hands Volunteers group! You will be invited to assist with various projects such as assembling Christmas candles, preparing items for Vacation Bible School, packaging star words for Epiphany, and/or segmenting Sunday giveaway items. Individuals who opt into this Helping Hands Volunteers group will be notified when a general need arises, and invited to serve. Click HERE to opt into the group

Question 5

Support

Answer

The Empowered Caregiver: Caring for Those with Dementia
Building Foundations of Caregiving for an Alzheimer's patients explores the role of caregiver and changes they may experience, building a support team, and managing caregiver stress. Join us on Tuesday, January 14 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the Asbury Room to learn more. Click HERE to learn more.

DivorceCare

Have you, or someone you love been impacted by divorce? DUMC has a Divorce Care ministry just for people affected by divorce and separation. In this 13-week course, participants find healing, forgiveness, and practical steps towards a new life. For more information, please contact Ty Reaves at 770-714-8278 or visit divorcecare.org/groups/237753.

Sundays with Connected

Our Special Needs Ministry, Connected, is growing! 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! For more information contact Nicholle Hansen or Jenny Rolfes.

Wednesday Night Connected

Connected is a small group of individuals ages 14 & up with disabilities that meets at the church. We share a meal, complete activities, and engage in fellowship. We’d love to see you! Winter Connected meetings will occur on Wednesday, January 22 and Wednesday, February 12. Click HERE to register. To learn more contact Jenny Rolfes or Amy Penn.

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.

Grief Support Group

If you are grieving the death of a loved one - no matter when that death might have occurred - there is a support group just for you. This group meets virtually via Zoom every week, Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. For further information call Stan Hibbs at 404-625-8451 or JoAnn Akers at 404-434-9467.

Stephen Ministry

When do I need a Stephen Minister? Are you going through a difficult time—emotionally, spiritually, or relationally? A Stephen Minister is someone to listen when we don’t want to burden our friends and family. Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers, ready to listen, care for and encourage you, pray with and for you, and provide confidential one-on-one Christian care to help you through whatever it is that you are facing. To find out more, talk with Pat DeBolt 404-931-5443.

Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group for Caregivers

Caregiving for a loved one with a form of dementia can be a challenging and draining experience. If you are that caregiver, even if it is long distance, there is a confidential support group just for you where you can feel support from others who are on that same journey of love. Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association, this group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Wesley Room. For further information contact JoAnn Akers at 404-434-9467.

Question 6

Small Groups

Answer

Neighborhood Gatherings

We want to begin the new year bringing people together, to help you get to know other DUMCer’s who live in your neighborhood and even on your street. To do this, we’re hosting over 40 neighborhood gatherings in the first 3 months of the year. These are one-time parties, to build community and help remind us of the support we have here in our church family. Look for an invitation via Paperless Post for your neighborhood gathering and RSVP to let us know if you’re able to attend. We hope over 400 people will take part. If you’d like more information or didn’t receive an invitation and would like to, visit dunwoodyumc.org/neighborhoods.

1 Corinthians: Searching the Depths of God

In this 4-week discussion, we'll explore Paul's letters to the Corinthians, and address church history, the logic of the cross, spiritual gifts, death, afterlife and the resurrection, human sexuality, and the joys and challenges of living in community. Participants will learn to look at 1 Corinthians from a variety of viewpoints and apply its lessons to their own faith. Wednesdays, 1/8 - 1/29, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Asbury Room. Register HERE.

Financial Peace University

Tell your money where to go instead of wondering where it went! Financial Peace University is a nine-lesson class, created by Dave Ramsey Solutions, designed to help you build a budget, dump debt, grow your wealth, and leave money stress behind. Each lesson is based on biblical wisdom and common sense. Wednesdays, 1/22 - 3/19, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Conference Room A. Register HERE.

The Whats and Whys of Christian Worship

We worship every week, but how did our worship come to look the way it does, and what do our words and actions tell us about who we are? Join Rev. Calissa Dauterman for a four-week class exploring the history and theology of worship - what we do, and why we do it. Wednesdays, 2/5 - 2/26, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Asbury Room. Register HERE.

The Road Back to You | An Enneagram Journey

The Enneagram is an ancient personality typing system that helps describe how human beings are wired. In this 5-week study through the renowned book, The Road Back to You, Kathy and Calissa will guide you through a practical, comprehensive way of accessing Enneagram wisdom and exploring its connections with Christian spirituality for a deeper knowledge of ourselves, compassion for others, and love for God.

Sundays, 3/9 - 4/6, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (during the Sunday school hour), Chapel. Register HERE.

Wednesdays, 3/12 - 4/9, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Asbury Room. Register HERE.

Wednesday Night Connected

Connected is a small group of individuals ages 14 & up with disabilities that meets at the church. We share a meal, complete activities, and engage in fellowship. We’d love to see you! Fall Connected meetings will occur on Wednesday, January 22. Click HERE to register. To learn more contact Jenny Rolfes or Amy Penn.

Journeys of Paul

Get ready for the trip of a lifetime to Turkey and Greece! Join Dunwoody UMC's 2025 Journeys of Paul pilgrimage, following in the footsteps of St. Paul! Revs. David & Joy Melton and Dr. Phil & Elizabeth Schroeder will facilitate this exciting trip from Sunday, April 20, 2025 through Saturday, May 3, 2025. On this popular trip, travelers will visit notable sites where Paul stopped in Istanbul, Izmir, Ephesus, Philippi, Thessaloniki, Athens, and Corinth, as well as others! All adults are welcome, but please be prepared for a challenging pace and terrain at times, with a combination of travel by plane, bus, and ferry. For all trip details and registration, click HERE, or contact Rev. David Melton.

Question 7

Music Ministry

Answer

Spring Musikgarten Classes

Dunwoody UMC Music Department is excited to offer baby and toddler music classes for toddlers, babies, and caregivers. This ministry is designed to provide dedicated time each week to have fun making music while bonding with your child. We will be using the well-known Musikgarten curriculum. Classes are offered at the church. Music for Babies, newborn to 18 months (and caregivers), are Tuesdays, 9:15 am to 9:45 am, January 14 - April 22. Music for Toddlers, aged 15 months to 3 years old (and caregivers), are Thursdays, 9:15 am to 9:45 am, January 16 - April 24. Cost is $155 first child, (cost includes family materials) and $100 for an additional child. If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Norgaard. Click HERE to register.

Question 8

Theater 1548

Answer

Miracle on 34th Street

“This is a tale that we want to believe in, that creates a world we seem to desperately desire, free of the blatant commercialism that surrounds us, where love and decency and generosity of spirit are their own rewards. What we want Christmas to be all about, really.” So writes the Santa Cruz Sentinel of this most heartwarming holiday story. Join DUMC’S Theater 1548 as they bring this holiday classic to the stage, Friday, December 20 - Sunday, December 22. Visit dunwoodyumc.org/theater-1548 to purchase tickets and learn more.

Question 9

Women's Ministry

Answer

Women's Ministry Retreat
Mark your calendars for time away with our Women’s Ministries. DUMC’s Women’s Ministry will offer a retreat from February 28 - March 2, led by Kristen Vincent. Kristen Vincent, a spiritual director and Christian retreat leader, will lead our first women’s retreat, "Be Still and Know." Participants can come on Friday night or Saturday morning. The retreat will run through Sunday morning with a closing worship service. Please indicate your interest in this retreat by completing the interest form HERE. Price and location still to be determined. Visit dunwoodyumc.org/women to learn more.

UWF Circle Meetings

United Women in Faith will begin their new year of circle meetings in September. DUMC offers 8 Circles representing all ages and stages that meet monthly for fellowship, mission work, bible study, and devotions. For information, contact Jody Schuetz, Membership Chair, at 404-916-2829 or visit dunwoodyumc.org/women to learn more.

Midweek Moms' Meetup

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 the Kids Activity Room 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.

Question 10

Men's Ministry

Answer

Men's Ministry Retreat 2025

Join the men of DUMC for our annual Men's Ministry Retreat at beautiful Lutheranch Camp and Conference Center in Alabama, January 17 - January 19. We will gain fresh perspectives on life, friends, and family, as well as grow in our fellowship and spirit lives! Early registration by Friday, December 27 click HERE to register.

18 Steps to Spiritual wHoleness Breakfast

The 18 Steps to Spiritual wHoleness group will meet Friday, January 10 at 7:00 a.m. for a full breakfast and study in the Epworth Room. 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 register.

Hall of Famers

The Hall of Famers are a group of senior men that gather on the second Friday of each month at DUMC for a full breakfast, fellowship, conversation and the occasional speaker. Join them at La Madelines at 1165 Perimeter Center W Ste 330, Atlanta on Friday, January 10 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. They would love to have some new faces, invite a friend! You may order your favorite breakfast from their menu. Contact Johnny Stone at 404-401-0550 for more information.

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!

Question 11

Nursery

Answer

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, or click HERE to register now.

Question 12

Kids Ministry

Answer

Club 45 Evenings

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, January 12 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. Register HERE to help with food orders.

Third Grade Bibles

One of our favorite faith milestones is gifting our third graders with bibles and then teaching about their bibles through the Bible Club. Bibles are given at the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services on Sunday, January 12. Bible Club kicks off during Sunday School on Sunday, January 19 and will continue each week during the Sunday school hour for the rest of the semester. To honor the Third graders, we will host a reception on Sunday, January 12 at the 10:00 a.m. hour. This is a great time for families to get to know each other before Bible Club kicks off. RSVP HERE.

Question 13

Youth Ministry

Answer

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 Nights, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Youth Lounge, Gym & Fellowship Hall.

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

Question 14

Senior Adults

Answer

New Friends

Please join New Friends (Widowed) as they dine out at J. Christopher's at 5482 Chamblee Dunwoody, on Monday, January 13, at 11:30 a.m. Please RSVP to Betty Moreland at 770-641-8519 by noon on Saturday, January 11.

Question 15

Outdoor & Adventure Ministry

Answer

Join Our Mailing List!

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.

Question 16

Sports and Leisure

Answer

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.

Question 17

Preschool

Answer

DUMCP Preschool Tours

Get to know Dunwoody UMC Preschool! Admissions tours for the 2025-2026 school year begin in November. RSVP HERE for a tour. The initial registration deadline for new families is January 17, 2025.

Question 18

Worship

Answer

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.

Question 19

General

Answer

RSVP for Christmas Eve

This year we are asking you to kindly RSVP for one of our seven Christmas Eve worship experiences. This ensures that we are prepared to worship with you. We are so excited to celebrate this season with you here at DUMC! Visit dunwoodyumc.org/christmas to RSVP.

Wednesday Night Supper

Wednesday Night Supper will return in 2025 on Wednesday, January 8! Look for menu options and registration coming soon!

ALL IN Estimates of Giving

There's still time to submit an Estimate of Giving for 2025! Simply visit dunwoodyumc.org/all-in or return a green pledge card to the church office. Your estimate helps as we plan for the upcoming year of ministry at DUMC, and your gifts make all of that ministry possible. Please prayerfully consider how you can be ALL IN for DUMC in 2025.

Christmas Eve Offering
Each year, DUMC dedicates our Christmas Eve offering to missions outside the walls of our church. This year that offering will support two worthy causes - our annual Habitat for Humanity build and disaster response. By giving on Christmas Eve you help DUMC provide stable, affordable housing for a family in our community. You will also make a difference for communities in Eastern Georgia and Western North Carolina as they recover from the devastation caused by recent hurricanes. DUMC is grateful for the generosity of our congregation and the difference your giving has already made in the world. This Christmas season, we pray that you’ll join us as we continue to make God’s love known in the world through our giving.

End-of-Year Giving
As we celebrate the greatest gift of all, Jesus Christ, please take a moment to review your giving in 2024. Your year-end gifts are a significant part of the support for the mission and ministries of DUMC. If you have already fulfilled your estimate of giving, please consider making an additional special gift to the church. Gifts made by cash or check may be placed in the offering plate or mailed to the church business office (1548 Mt. Vernon Rd., Dunwoody, GA 30038-4119). Gifts by credit/debit card or ACH transfer may be made online at www.dunwoodyumc.org/give. Gifts of stock or cryptocurrency may be transferred to the church’s brokerage account. For IRS tax purposes, all gifts must be received at the church or in a church account by Tuesday, December 31, or if mailed, postmarked by midnight on Tuesday, December 31. These dates also apply to gifts made through a Required Minimum Distribution from a retirement account. As a reminder donors will need to have their contribution statement and other supporting documentation physically in hand before they file their income tax return. If you have any questions about an outstanding estimate of giving, your giving record, or about gifting stock or cryptocurrency, please contact our Chief Operating Officer, Roger Young, or by calling 770-542-1662. Thank you for helping make Dunwoody United Methodist Church a church that leads with the love of Christ and welcomes all to strengthen ourselves, neighbors and neighborhoods.

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 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 Ted Bowden. You can view the tips for January 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.

Atlanta Ronald McDonald House

Collecting pop tabs is a fun and easy way to support Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities. Across the Metro-Atlanta area, hundreds of individuals, schools and companies are working together to collect Pop Tabs to benefit our mission. Those Pop Tabs are recycled and we receive the market value of the recycled metal. We are collecting pop tabs at the reception desk, bring yours today! Please call Cathy Wright, 404-509-6656, with questions.

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

Question 20

Prayer

Answer

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. View our previous month's joys and concerns by clicking HERE.

Seeking Dedicated Individuals for Prayer Ministry

Are you passionate about interceding for others and seeking God's will? We invite you to join our prayer ministry team! Our Mission: To support our congregation and ministers through prayer, interceding for their spiritual growth, needs, and concerns. We are looking for individuals who:

Desire to enhance their prayer life through intercessory prayer and have a heart for serving others.
Possess strong confidentiality and discretion, as you will respond to several sensitive and non-public requests.
Are available to schedule a weekly one-hour session in the DUMC prayer office.

As a prayer ministry team member, you will:

Spend one scheduled hour per week within the DUMC Prayer Office in private prayer for requested individual and church-wide concerns.

Join us in making a difference through prayer! Please contact Linda Danysh or John Rhea for more information.

Question 21

Missions

Answer

Great Day of Service 2025
Save the date for the Dunwoody UMC 2025 Great Day of Service! This event will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Thank you to all who have volunteered in the past. We look forward to having everyone join us for another successful event!

Night to Shine
Night to Shine 2025, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, celebrating people with special needs. This event will be held in-person by host churches around the world simultaneously on Friday, February 7, 2025. Dunwoody United Methodist Church is excited to be a part of this worldwide movement that God is using as a catalyst to change how cultures embrace people with disabilities and to rally the church worldwide to honor their local community of people with special needs, ensuring they know they are valued and loved. All signups are now open, please visit dunwoodyumc.org/night-to-shine to sign up and learn more!

Serve During the Holidays
The holidays are a time of giving, and there are countless ways you can help make our community brighter and more joyful. Whether you have time, skills, or resources to share, there’s an opportunity for everyone to get involved. Learn more about how you can contribute this holiday season by visiting dunwoodyumc.org/serve-during-the-holidays

Community Assistance Center (CAC) - Fourth 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 in Sandy Springs on 4th Saturdays. Upcoming dates include Saturday, December 28. Some positions require prior training, while others do not. Interested individuals can fill out this brief form to join the list of participants and receive notifications. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Hicks for more information.

Backpack 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. Check DCB for more information or 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 visit Corners Outreach for more information or to start the process for volunteering.

Helping Hands Volunteers

Do you have occasional availability and a heart to serve Dunwoody UMC? We often have behind-the-scenes, but very necessary tasks that require light-duty volunteer assistance! Join DUMC's Helping Hands Volunteers group! You will be invited to assist with various projects such as assembling Christmas candles, preparing items for Vacation Bible School, packaging star words for Epiphany, and/or segmenting Sunday giveaway items. Individuals who opt into this Helping Hands Volunteers group will be notified when a general need arises, and invited to serve. Click HERE to opt into the group

Question 22

Support

Answer

The Empowered Caregiver: Caring for Those with Dementia
Building Foundations of Caregiving for an Alzheimer's patients explores the role of caregiver and changes they may experience, building a support team, and managing caregiver stress. Join us on Tuesday, January 14 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the Asbury Room to learn more. Click HERE to learn more.

DivorceCare

Have you, or someone you love been impacted by divorce? DUMC has a Divorce Care ministry just for people affected by divorce and separation. In this 13-week course, participants find healing, forgiveness, and practical steps towards a new life. For more information, please contact Ty Reaves at 770-714-8278 or visit divorcecare.org/groups/237753.

Sundays with Connected

Our Special Needs Ministry, Connected, is growing! 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! For more information contact Nicholle Hansen or Jenny Rolfes.

Wednesday Night Connected

Connected is a small group of individuals ages 14 & up with disabilities that meets at the church. We share a meal, complete activities, and engage in fellowship. We’d love to see you! Winter Connected meetings will occur on Wednesday, January 22 and Wednesday, February 12. Click HERE to register. To learn more contact Jenny Rolfes or Amy Penn.

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.

Grief Support Group

If you are grieving the death of a loved one - no matter when that death might have occurred - there is a support group just for you. This group meets virtually via Zoom every week, Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. For further information call Stan Hibbs at 404-625-8451 or JoAnn Akers at 404-434-9467.

Stephen Ministry

When do I need a Stephen Minister? Are you going through a difficult time—emotionally, spiritually, or relationally? A Stephen Minister is someone to listen when we don’t want to burden our friends and family. Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers, ready to listen, care for and encourage you, pray with and for you, and provide confidential one-on-one Christian care to help you through whatever it is that you are facing. To find out more, talk with Pat DeBolt 404-931-5443.

Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group for Caregivers

Caregiving for a loved one with a form of dementia can be a challenging and draining experience. If you are that caregiver, even if it is long distance, there is a confidential support group just for you where you can feel support from others who are on that same journey of love. Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association, this group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Wesley Room. For further information contact JoAnn Akers at 404-434-9467.

Question 23

Small Groups

Answer

Neighborhood Gatherings

We want to begin the new year bringing people together, to help you get to know other DUMCer’s who live in your neighborhood and even on your street. To do this, we’re hosting over 40 neighborhood gatherings in the first 3 months of the year. These are one-time parties, to build community and help remind us of the support we have here in our church family. Look for an invitation via Paperless Post for your neighborhood gathering and RSVP to let us know if you’re able to attend. We hope over 400 people will take part. If you’d like more information or didn’t receive an invitation and would like to, visit dunwoodyumc.org/neighborhoods.

1 Corinthians: Searching the Depths of God

In this 4-week discussion, we'll explore Paul's letters to the Corinthians, and address church history, the logic of the cross, spiritual gifts, death, afterlife and the resurrection, human sexuality, and the joys and challenges of living in community. Participants will learn to look at 1 Corinthians from a variety of viewpoints and apply its lessons to their own faith. Wednesdays, 1/8 - 1/29, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Asbury Room. Register HERE.

Financial Peace University

Tell your money where to go instead of wondering where it went! Financial Peace University is a nine-lesson class, created by Dave Ramsey Solutions, designed to help you build a budget, dump debt, grow your wealth, and leave money stress behind. Each lesson is based on biblical wisdom and common sense. Wednesdays, 1/22 - 3/19, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Conference Room A. Register HERE.

The Whats and Whys of Christian Worship

We worship every week, but how did our worship come to look the way it does, and what do our words and actions tell us about who we are? Join Rev. Calissa Dauterman for a four-week class exploring the history and theology of worship - what we do, and why we do it. Wednesdays, 2/5 - 2/26, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Asbury Room. Register HERE.

The Road Back to You | An Enneagram Journey

The Enneagram is an ancient personality typing system that helps describe how human beings are wired. In this 5-week study through the renowned book, The Road Back to You, Kathy and Calissa will guide you through a practical, comprehensive way of accessing Enneagram wisdom and exploring its connections with Christian spirituality for a deeper knowledge of ourselves, compassion for others, and love for God.

Sundays, 3/9 - 4/6, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (during the Sunday school hour), Chapel. Register HERE.

Wednesdays, 3/12 - 4/9, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Asbury Room. Register HERE.

Wednesday Night Connected

Connected is a small group of individuals ages 14 & up with disabilities that meets at the church. We share a meal, complete activities, and engage in fellowship. We’d love to see you! Fall Connected meetings will occur on Wednesday, January 22. Click HERE to register. To learn more contact Jenny Rolfes or Amy Penn.

Journeys of Paul

Get ready for the trip of a lifetime to Turkey and Greece! Join Dunwoody UMC's 2025 Journeys of Paul pilgrimage, following in the footsteps of St. Paul! Revs. David & Joy Melton and Dr. Phil & Elizabeth Schroeder will facilitate this exciting trip from Sunday, April 20, 2025 through Saturday, May 3, 2025. On this popular trip, travelers will visit notable sites where Paul stopped in Istanbul, Izmir, Ephesus, Philippi, Thessaloniki, Athens, and Corinth, as well as others! All adults are welcome, but please be prepared for a challenging pace and terrain at times, with a combination of travel by plane, bus, and ferry. For all trip details and registration, click HERE, or contact Rev. David Melton.

Question 24

Music Ministry

Answer

Spring Musikgarten Classes

Dunwoody UMC Music Department is excited to offer baby and toddler music classes for toddlers, babies, and caregivers. This ministry is designed to provide dedicated time each week to have fun making music while bonding with your child. We will be using the well-known Musikgarten curriculum. Classes are offered at the church. Music for Babies, newborn to 18 months (and caregivers), are Tuesdays, 9:15 am to 9:45 am, January 14 - April 22. Music for Toddlers, aged 15 months to 3 years old (and caregivers), are Thursdays, 9:15 am to 9:45 am, January 16 - April 24. Cost is $155 first child, (cost includes family materials) and $100 for an additional child. If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Norgaard. Click HERE to register.

Question 25

Theater 1548

Answer

Miracle on 34th Street

“This is a tale that we want to believe in, that creates a world we seem to desperately desire, free of the blatant commercialism that surrounds us, where love and decency and generosity of spirit are their own rewards. What we want Christmas to be all about, really.” So writes the Santa Cruz Sentinel of this most heartwarming holiday story. Join DUMC’S Theater 1548 as they bring this holiday classic to the stage, Friday, December 20 - Sunday, December 22. Visit dunwoodyumc.org/theater-1548 to purchase tickets and learn more.

Question 26

Women's Ministry

Answer

Women's Ministry Retreat
Mark your calendars for time away with our Women’s Ministries. DUMC’s Women’s Ministry will offer a retreat from February 28 - March 2, led by Kristen Vincent. Kristen Vincent, a spiritual director and Christian retreat leader, will lead our first women’s retreat, "Be Still and Know." Participants can come on Friday night or Saturday morning. The retreat will run through Sunday morning with a closing worship service. Please indicate your interest in this retreat by completing the interest form HERE. Price and location still to be determined. Visit dunwoodyumc.org/women to learn more.

UWF Circle Meetings

United Women in Faith will begin their new year of circle meetings in September. DUMC offers 8 Circles representing all ages and stages that meet monthly for fellowship, mission work, bible study, and devotions. For information, contact Jody Schuetz, Membership Chair, at 404-916-2829 or visit dunwoodyumc.org/women to learn more.

Midweek Moms' Meetup

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 the Kids Activity Room 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.

Question 27

Men's Ministry

Answer

Men's Ministry Retreat 2025

Join the men of DUMC for our annual Men's Ministry Retreat at beautiful Lutheranch Camp and Conference Center in Alabama, January 17 - January 19. We will gain fresh perspectives on life, friends, and family, as well as grow in our fellowship and spirit lives! Early registration by Friday, December 27 click HERE to register.

18 Steps to Spiritual wHoleness Breakfast

The 18 Steps to Spiritual wHoleness group will meet Friday, January 10 at 7:00 a.m. for a full breakfast and study in the Epworth Room. 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 register.

Hall of Famers

The Hall of Famers are a group of senior men that gather on the second Friday of each month at DUMC for a full breakfast, fellowship, conversation and the occasional speaker. Join them at La Madelines at 1165 Perimeter Center W Ste 330, Atlanta on Friday, January 10 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. They would love to have some new faces, invite a friend! You may order your favorite breakfast from their menu. Contact Johnny Stone at 404-401-0550 for more information.

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!

Question 28

Nursery

Answer

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, or click HERE to register now.

Question 29

Kids Ministry

Answer

Club 45 Evenings

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, January 12 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. Register HERE to help with food orders.

Third Grade Bibles

One of our favorite faith milestones is gifting our third graders with bibles and then teaching about their bibles through the Bible Club. Bibles are given at the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services on Sunday, January 12. Bible Club kicks off during Sunday School on Sunday, January 19 and will continue each week during the Sunday school hour for the rest of the semester. To honor the Third graders, we will host a reception on Sunday, January 12 at the 10:00 a.m. hour. This is a great time for families to get to know each other before Bible Club kicks off. RSVP HERE.

Question 30

Youth Ministry

Answer

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 Nights, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Youth Lounge, Gym & Fellowship Hall.

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

Question 31

Senior Adults

Answer

New Friends

Please join New Friends (Widowed) as they dine out at J. Christopher's at 5482 Chamblee Dunwoody, on Monday, January 13, at 11:30 a.m. Please RSVP to Betty Moreland at 770-641-8519 by noon on Saturday, January 11.

Question 32

Outdoor & Adventure Ministry

Answer

Join Our Mailing List!

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.

Question 33

Sports and Leisure

Answer

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.

Question 34

Preschool

Answer

DUMCP Preschool Tours

Get to know Dunwoody UMC Preschool! Admissions tours for the 2025-2026 school year begin in November. RSVP HERE for a tour. The initial registration deadline for new families is January 17, 2025.

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