This special gathering on Easter morning will take place in the church parking lot at 7:00am. Dress appropriate for the weather and bring your own seating if possible. There will be music, prayers, a meditation on the scriptures, and holy communion.
Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary and Contemporary Worship in the Family Life Center. Both services begin at 11:00am in-person and online.
If you do not have plans for Easter lunch, we would like to invite you to join us for an Easter Feast in the Youth Room immediately following the Easter Service. Bring a dish to share!
Questions? Email: millie.kim@mountainaparkumc.org
JAMBOREE Show Barbershop style! Fundraiser for Youth in Harmony
Saturday, April 11, 5:00p-6:30pm
Get ready for a n afternoon filled with ringing chords, close harmony, and the joyful sound of barbershop singing - all in support o f the next generation of young harmony singers.
Mountain Park United Methodist Church
1405 Rockbridge Road SW, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Come enjoy the music, cheer o n the singers, and be part of the harmony. Bring friends - everyone's welcome.
Agape Reconciling Community (ARC) | Spring 2026 Study
The Agape Community (ARC) at MPUMC is once again excited to offer a 7-session Spring class “Faithful and Inclusive: the Bible, Sexuality, and The United Methodist Church.” Join us for thoughtful, prayerful, spirit-led conversations on this important and timely topic. This study, by UMC Pastor Rob Fuquay, takes a deep dive into the bible passages most frequently cited in discussions about homosexuality, LGBTQIA+ Christians, and their relationship with the UMC. It is scripturally based in the Methodist tradition and is focused on making room at our table for all people. There is no cost to attend.
Facilitated by ARC
Time: Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM over 7 weeks beginning April 15th
Location: TBA soon
Registration: Coming soon
Questions? Contact Angela at adgentry04@comcast.net or at 404-539-5067
Church Council Meeting and Leadership Training #1 will be held in the Youth Room on Sunday, April 19, 2026 beginning at 12:15pm. Leadership Training will be led by Rev. Dr. Mike Selleck. Lunch will be provided, and everyone is welcome to attend. Please ask attendees to RSVP by calling the church office so that we can prepare lunch adequately.
Agape Reconciling Community (ARC) | Spring 2026 Study
The Agape Community (ARC) at MPUMC is once again excited to offer a 7-session Spring class “Faithful and Inclusive: the Bible, Sexuality, and The United Methodist Church.” Join us for thoughtful, prayerful, spirit-led conversations on this important and timely topic. This study, by UMC Pastor Rob Fuquay, takes a deep dive into the bible passages most frequently cited in discussions about homosexuality, LGBTQIA+ Christians, and their relationship with the UMC. It is scripturally based in the Methodist tradition and is focused on making room at our table for all people. There is no cost to attend.
Facilitated by ARC
Time: Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM over 7 weeks beginning April 15th
Location: TBA soon
Registration: Coming soon
Questions? Contact Angela at adgentry04@comcast.net or at 404-539-5067
Agape Reconciling Community (ARC) | Spring 2026 Study
The Agape Community (ARC) at MPUMC is once again excited to offer a 7-session Spring class “Faithful and Inclusive: the Bible, Sexuality, and The United Methodist Church.” Join us for thoughtful, prayerful, spirit-led conversations on this important and timely topic. This study, by UMC Pastor Rob Fuquay, takes a deep dive into the bible passages most frequently cited in discussions about homosexuality, LGBTQIA+ Christians, and their relationship with the UMC. It is scripturally based in the Methodist tradition and is focused on making room at our table for all people. There is no cost to attend.
Facilitated by ARC
Time: Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM over 7 weeks beginning April 15th
Location: TBA soon
Registration: Coming soon
Questions? Contact Angela at adgentry04@comcast.net or at 404-539-5067
Agape Reconciling Community (ARC) | Spring 2026 Study
The Agape Community (ARC) at MPUMC is once again excited to offer a 7-session Spring class “Faithful and Inclusive: the Bible, Sexuality, and The United Methodist Church.” Join us for thoughtful, prayerful, spirit-led conversations on this important and timely topic. This study, by UMC Pastor Rob Fuquay, takes a deep dive into the bible passages most frequently cited in discussions about homosexuality, LGBTQIA+ Christians, and their relationship with the UMC. It is scripturally based in the Methodist tradition and is focused on making room at our table for all people. There is no cost to attend.
Facilitated by ARC
Time: Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM over 7 weeks beginning April 15th
Location: TBA soon
Registration: Coming soon
Questions? Contact Angela at adgentry04@comcast.net or at 404-539-5067
Do you enjoy clearing out junk?
Do you own a pick-up truck?
Are you willing to lend a hand to clean up the church?
If you answered "YES" to any of those questions, it is time to pull up our collective sleeves and clean out some of the things taking up space in our facility. Join our Staff and Trustees on Saturday, May 9, as we clean house! Sign up in the Narthex (Sanctuary) or Welcome Center (FLC) or by emailing us!
Agape Reconciling Community (ARC) | Spring 2026 Study
The Agape Community (ARC) at MPUMC is once again excited to offer a 7-session Spring class “Faithful and Inclusive: the Bible, Sexuality, and The United Methodist Church.” Join us for thoughtful, prayerful, spirit-led conversations on this important and timely topic. This study, by UMC Pastor Rob Fuquay, takes a deep dive into the bible passages most frequently cited in discussions about homosexuality, LGBTQIA+ Christians, and their relationship with the UMC. It is scripturally based in the Methodist tradition and is focused on making room at our table for all people. There is no cost to attend.
Facilitated by ARC
Time: Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM over 7 weeks beginning April 15th
Location: TBA soon
Registration: Coming soon
Questions? Contact Angela at adgentry04@comcast.net or at 404-539-5067
Join us in the Family Life Center on Saturday, May 17 for our Annual Spaghetti lunch/dinner!! This year’s menu will consist of spaghetti w/sauce (with or without meat), salad, buttered bread sticks, and your choice of beverage (tea, lemonade or water). The cost per plate is only $10 for adults (13+) and only $5 for children under 13. We’ll be there from 11:30am-6:15pm and we look forward to seeing you there! For your convenience, take-out containers will be available.
Enjoy comedy, parody, and just plain goofiness, all in glorious four part harmony! Save the date of Saturday, May 16th for this fun-filled afternoon, 3:00 PM at Mountain Park United Methodist Church. We’re coordinating this show with the Spaghetti Fundraiser at the Church, so come early for lunch or stay after for a spaghetti dinner. Join us, just for laughs!
We’ll be opening ticket sales soon. We wanted to make sure you had it on your radar early so you can plan a fun day out with friends and family. Keep an eye on your inbox—we’ll send you a heads-up the moment tickets go live at https://www.StoneMountainChorus.org/.
Agape Reconciling Community (ARC) | Spring 2026 Study
The Agape Community (ARC) at MPUMC is once again excited to offer a 7-session Spring class “Faithful and Inclusive: the Bible, Sexuality, and The United Methodist Church.” Join us for thoughtful, prayerful, spirit-led conversations on this important and timely topic. This study, by UMC Pastor Rob Fuquay, takes a deep dive into the bible passages most frequently cited in discussions about homosexuality, LGBTQIA+ Christians, and their relationship with the UMC. It is scripturally based in the Methodist tradition and is focused on making room at our table for all people. There is no cost to attend.
Facilitated by ARC
Time: Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM over 7 weeks beginning April 15th
Location: TBA soon
Registration: Coming soon
Questions? Contact Angela at adgentry04@comcast.net or at 404-539-5067
Agape Reconciling Community (ARC) | Spring 2026 Study
The Agape Community (ARC) at MPUMC is once again excited to offer a 7-session Spring class “Faithful and Inclusive: the Bible, Sexuality, and The United Methodist Church.” Join us for thoughtful, prayerful, spirit-led conversations on this important and timely topic. This study, by UMC Pastor Rob Fuquay, takes a deep dive into the bible passages most frequently cited in discussions about homosexuality, LGBTQIA+ Christians, and their relationship with the UMC. It is scripturally based in the Methodist tradition and is focused on making room at our table for all people. There is no cost to attend.
Facilitated by ARC
Time: Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM over 7 weeks beginning April 15th
Location: TBA soon
Registration: Coming soon
Questions? Contact Angela at adgentry04@comcast.net or at 404-539-5067
You’re invited to our Snowball Mountain Challenge with God this summer at Mountain Park UMC! Vacation Bible School is a fun and safe environment for your kiddos with a great, Bible-based curriculum, a variety of activities, and caring adult volunteers who create a great experience for all of our "Challengers."
All VBS participants must be 3 years of age by Sept. 1st, 2026 and potty trained. Please do not attempt to register anyone younger. 2026 5th grade graduates are our oldest participants at VBS.
Click here to register!
You’re invited to our Snowball Mountain Challenge with God this summer at Mountain Park UMC! Vacation Bible School is a fun and safe environment for your kiddos with a great, Bible-based curriculum, a variety of activities, and caring adult volunteers who create a great experience for all of our "Challengers."
You must fill out all info for EACH participant you are registering. Be sure to click "Add a registrant" in the beginning to make sure you have slots for all students that you are registering. You will NOT be able to go back and add an additional student after you register!
All VBS participants must be 3 years of age by Sept. 1st, 2026 and potty trained. Please do not attempt to register anyone younger.
2026 5th grade graduates are our oldest participants at VBS.
You’re invited to our Snowball Mountain Challenge with God this summer at Mountain Park UMC! Vacation Bible School is a fun and safe environment for your kiddos with a great, Bible-based curriculum, a variety of activities, and caring adult volunteers who create a great experience for all of our "Challengers."
You must fill out all info for EACH participant you are registering. Be sure to click "Add a registrant" in the beginning to make sure you have slots for all students that you are registering. You will NOT be able to go back and add an additional student after you register!
All VBS participants must be 3 years of age by Sept. 1st, 2026 and potty trained. Please do not attempt to register anyone younger.
2026 5th grade graduates are our oldest participants at VBS.
You’re invited to our Snowball Mountain Challenge with God this summer at Mountain Park UMC! Vacation Bible School is a fun and safe environment for your kiddos with a great, Bible-based curriculum, a variety of activities, and caring adult volunteers who create a great experience for all of our "Challengers."
You must fill out all info for EACH participant you are registering. Be sure to click "Add a registrant" in the beginning to make sure you have slots for all students that you are registering. You will NOT be able to go back and add an additional student after you register!
All VBS participants must be 3 years of age by Sept. 1st, 2026 and potty trained. Please do not attempt to register anyone younger.
2026 5th grade graduates are our oldest participants at VBS.
You’re invited to our Snowball Mountain Challenge with God this summer at Mountain Park UMC! Vacation Bible School is a fun and safe environment for your kiddos with a great, Bible-based curriculum, a variety of activities, and caring adult volunteers who create a great experience for all of our "Challengers."
You must fill out all info for EACH participant you are registering. Be sure to click "Add a registrant" in the beginning to make sure you have slots for all students that you are registering. You will NOT be able to go back and add an additional student after you register!
All VBS participants must be 3 years of age by Sept. 1st, 2026 and potty trained. Please do not attempt to register anyone younger.
2026 5th grade graduates are our oldest participants at VBS.
Church Council Meeting will be held in the Youth Room on Sunday, August 9, 2026 beginning at 12:15pm.
Church Council Meeting will be held in the Youth Room on Sunday, October 18, 2026 beginning at 12:15pm.
Join us on Friday, April 3rd at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary for an evening of music, prayer, contemplation, and silence as we look to the cross one last time before Easter.
In the dimming light, our Sanctuary Orchestra will play Johann Pachelbel's Praeludium und Fuga, P.416 and our Chancel Choir will sing movements from Vicente Goicoechea's Miserere with soloist Rev. Joe Lee.
The unity of this service will be depicted in an art installation made using the collected lenten prayers from both CWS and TWS.
Maundy Thursday Dinner & Worship
Join us in the Family Life Center at 5:30pm for our mid-week meal (typically “Wednesday Night Dinner”) but this time on Thursday. RSVP here ($9/person, $20/family of 4). Registration for dinner is required but not for the worship service.
Maundy Thursday Worship at 6:30pm and Storytelling "Peter’s Experience of Holy Week” by Rev. Dr. Jim Nelson. Click the button below to read more about what to expect at Maundy Thursday.
(There is NO Wednesday Night Dinner on April 1)
SENIORS ARE SPECIAL: The next SAS meeting is on Thursday, April 2, in the Youth Room at 11:30am. Lunch will be served at 12:00pm. The cost is $9.00/person paid at the door.
Rev. Joe Lee will present classic and contemporary sacred musical selections. From Great Is Thy Faithfulness to Chris Tomlin's I Will Rise, you are sure to enjoy music you know and fall in love with new pieces along the way. Nancy Boehm will be our featured pianist, and other surprise guests will join in the festivities! You don't want to miss this event!
The menu:
Jamaican broiled chicken with green sauce, garlic fried rice, green beans and carrot cake for dessert.
Beverage Choices: Lemonade, Sweet Tea and Unsweet Tea, and Water.
Make a reservation by emailing Bonnie Baker at bonniekbaker@gmail.com, or by calling the church office at 770-921-8512. Registration deadline is MARCH 30 at noon.
Join us this Holy Week for a Community Lenten Luncheon Series featuring a brief time of worship, scripture, and prayer in the Sanctuary followed by fellowship over lunch in the Youth Room.
Tuesday, April 1 Lenten Lunch, Noon-1:00pm. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. David Naglee.
Join us this Holy Week for a Community Lenten Luncheon Series featuring a brief time of worship, scripture, and prayer in the Sanctuary followed by fellowship over lunch in the Youth Room.
Tuesday, March 31 Lenten Lunch, Noon-1:00pm. Our guest preacher will be Rev. Natalie Faulkner from Harmony Grove UMC.
Join us this Holy Week for a Community Lenten Luncheon Series featuring a brief time of worship, scripture, and prayer in the Sanctuary followed by fellowship over lunch in the Youth Room.
Monday, March 30 Lenten Lunch, Noon-1:00pm. Our guest preacher will be Abba Kidane Gebrehawot, from Eritrean Catholic Church, the church next door.
“Sacred Days, Sacred Songs”
Interfaith Holy Week Celebration
Sunday, March 29 at 6:00pm
Presented by:
Central Baptist Church
Tucker United Methodist Church
Mountain Park United Methodist Church
Hosted by: the Conyers and Lilburn Georgia Stakes of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at
1947 Brockett Road, Tucker, GA 30084
Suitable for all ages + GUESTS WELCOME
Program inspired by the words of Michael D. Young.
Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary and Contemporary Worship in the Family Life Center. Both services begin at 11:00am in-person and online.
Mountain Park UMC is proud to host The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C. who will present songs from their “Body Beautiful” show. This program features songs with a message of love and equality including “Beautiful,” “I Sing the Body Electric,” and “This is Me.”
12:00pm in the Sanctuary at 1405 Rockbridge Rd SW, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
This concert is free and open to the public.
Led by Artistic Director Thea Kano, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC (GMCW) is now in its 45th season. GMCW sings to inspire equality and inclusion with musical performances and education promoting justice and dignity for all. GMCW has more than 250 singing members, three select ensembles, a dance company, a youth chorus, 50 support volunteers, more than 200 subscribers, and an annual audience of more than 10,000 people.
The Chorus and its ensembles keep a very busy schedule with more than 100 outreach performances each season. Past outreach performances have included the HRC National Dinner, performing live on NBC-TV’s The Today Show, an historic LGBTQ music and outreach tour in Ukraine, a first-ever tour by an LGBTQ+ chorus to Cuba, and a special concert in Reykjavik, Iceland. GMCW has performed for President and First Lady Obama, eight consecutive years at President and Dr. Biden’s residence, twice at the Kennedy Center Honors, and as part of the inaugural celebrations for President Obama and President Clinton. Since 2001, the Chorus has maintained a robust youth outreach program, GenOUT, and in 2015, launched the GenOUT Youth Chorus, the first LGBTQ+ and allied youth chorus in the DC metro area. Since its debut, more than 150 singers from 75 area schools have participated in GenOUT. GMCW is a member of Chorus America, the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA Choruses), and the Cultural Alliance of Washington.
After Wednesday Night Dinner, we will gather for an Interactive Lenten Bible Study called "Journey in Spiritual Formation." Let's journey together and learn together!
Wednesdays from 6:30–7:30pm in the Barnabites Sunday School Room during Lent:
March 25: Rev. Dr. Millie Kim (Lectio Divina)
In Celebration of Women's History Month, Mountain Park United Methodist Church presents…
In Her Own Voice | Music by Women Across the Generations
featuring
Dr. Heather Hancock, piano
Dr. Paula Van Goes, saxophone
Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 4:00pm in the Mountain Park UMC Sanctuary.
After Wednesday Night Dinner, we will gather for an Interactive Lenten Bible Study called "Journey in Spiritual Formation." Let's journey together and learn together!
Wednesdays from 6:30–7:30pm in the Barnabites Sunday School Room during Lent:
March 18: Rev. Joe Lee (Rest)
March 25: Rev. Dr. Millie Kim (Lectio Divina)
On March 15, we will celebrate Laetare Sunday in our worship services at Mountain Park UMC! Laetare means "rejoice!" On the Fourth Sunday in Lent, the Church expresses hope and joy in the midst of our Lenten fasts and penances. We will add pink to our worship spaces, light our pink candles, and wear pink!
United Women in Faith
STRENGTH THROUGH CHRIST ALONE
Lenten Day Apart
March 14, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
LOCATION: Mountain Park United Methodist Church
1405 Rockbridge Road; Stone Mountain, GA 30087.
Service will be held in the Youth Room adjacent to the carport.
Registration & Continental breakfast @ 9:30am
Program begins at 10:00am
RSVP to: Deaconess Serina Trueh, Spiritual Growth, NE District by Wednesday, March 11, 2026, by emailing: teeyorkeh2013@gmail.com
Join us at Mountain Park UMC for our exciting event, Global Grub! 🌏
Our guest speaker for the evening will be Rabbi Matan Peled from Shalom b’Harim. You can learn more about him by reviewing his biography here: https://shalombharim.org/our-rabbi/
During the event, we will share a full Seder meal together. Rabbi Matan will guide us through the seder step-by-step, explaining each part of the tradition as we eat. The menu will include matzah, lamb, soup, and other symbolic foods. Please register by March 9th.
Mark your calendar for Friday, March 13, from 6:00pm–8:00pm. Our Fresh Expressions Team is delighted to present "Global Grub," a unique Friday dinner experience.
Featuring: ISRAEL (Seder Meal)
Please remember to RSVP in advance*. The cost is $20 per person or $40 for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children under 13). If you are unable to RSVP online, please call the church office at 770-921-8512 and request to be registered.
Children are welcome too! For the little ones, we’ll have cheese pizza and chips available at each Global Grub. We can’t wait to share this culinary adventure with you and your loved ones. See you there!
After Wednesday Night Dinner, we will gather for an Interactive Lenten Bible Study called "Journey in Spiritual Formation." Let's journey together and learn together!
Wednesdays from 6:30–7:30pm in the Barnabites Sunday School Room during Lent.
March 11: Pastor Laura Booth (Trust)
March 18: Rev. Joe Lee (Rest)
March 25: Rev. Dr. Millie Kim (Lectio Divina)
SENIORS ARE SPECIAL: The next SAS meeting is on Thursday, March 5, in the Youth Room at 11:30am. Lunch will be served at 12:00pm. The cost is $9.00/person paid at the door.
The menu is TBA.
Make a reservation by emailing Bonnie Baker at bonniekbaker@gmail.com, or by calling the church office at 770-921-8512. Registration deadline is MARCH 3 at noon.
Our program will feature Aaron from Ennoble Care, a mobile physician service which provides in-home PCP visits as well as in-home hospice, palliative, and home health. He will be discussing and debunking the myths associated with hospice.
After Wednesday Night Dinner, we will gather for an Interactive Lenten Bible Study called "Journey in Spiritual Formation." Let's journey together and learn together!
Wednesdays from 6:30–7:30pm in the Barnabites Sunday School Room during Lent:
March 4: Rev. Joe Lee (Gratitude)
March 11: Pastor Laura Booth (Trust)
March 18: Rev. Joe Lee (Rest)
March 25: Rev. Dr. Millie Kim (Lectio Divina)
Join us in welcoming Rev. Joe Lee to the Mountain Park UMC community and staff! A special reception will be held in the Family Life Center immediately following worship.
Trinity Table - Sunday, March 1, 2026
We will be going to feed the homeless in downtown Atlanta on March 1st. Ferrell and crew will be cooking the hot meals again. We need desserts, food for the “to-go” food bags and volunteers to serve the meals. We also need people to donate new men’s underwear.
We will leave the church around 11:45am and return around 3:30pm.
Please use the signup link below to join us as we Live Jesus and Love Community!
After Wednesday Night Dinner, we will gather for an Interactive Lenten Bible Study called "Journey in Spiritual Formation." Let's journey together and learn together!
Wednesdays from 6:30–7:30pm in the Barnabites Sunday School Room during Lent:
February 25: Rev. Dr. Jim Nelson (Centering Prayer)
March 4: Rev. Joe Lee (Gratitude)
March 11: Pastor Laura Booth (Trust)
March 18: Rev. Joe Lee (Rest)
March 25: Rev. Dr. Millie Kim (Lectio Divina)
The second Kenya mission team meeting will be Sunday, February 22, from 5:00–7:00pm by Zoom (link below). If you are interested in learning or joining this Kenya mission team, please attend this meeting. You may call Ann Kennedy at 678-557-7502 or email me at annkennedynp@yahoo.com with any questions.
Come receive ashes, pray and worship together, and begin the Lenten season in community.
Come receive Ashes, prayer, and a Lent Devotional from the comfort of your car!
The State of the Church Address
February 15, 2026, in the Family Life Center immediately following 11:00am worship services.
(Both Contemporary and Traditional members are strongly encouraged to attend.)
Our pastors and lay leadership will cast a vision for 2026 as we celebrate our accomplishments and look forward to the year ahead. We invite you to join us as we share our goals and aspirations for the future of our community. This meeting will last 30 minutes!
MARDI GRAS SUNDAY
Sunday, February 15, we will celebrate Mardi Gras! In the Traditional Worship Service (Sanctuary at 11:00am), we're featuring 2nd Line Atlanta and we have plenty of beads for everyone. Then we will march over the FLC to enjoy king cakes as one congregation ahead of the State of the Church address. French for "Fat Tuesday", Mardi Gras arose from a custom in Medieval Europe of using all the fats in the home before Lent in preparation for fasting. Over time, Mardi Gras developed into a festival season full of parades, cakes, parties, masks, floats, and colorful costumes. Originating from the first Rex parade in 1872, the colors of purple, green and gold have come to represent justice, faith, and power.
Join us at Mountain Park UMC for our exciting event, Global Grub! 🌏
RSVP HERE
Mark your calendar for Friday, February 6, from 6:00pm–8:00pm. Our Fresh Expressions Team is delighted to present "Global Grub," a unique Friday dinner experience.
Featuring: INDIA
Please remember to RSVP in advance*. The cost is $20 per person or $40 for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children under 13). If you are unable to RSVP online, please call the church office at 770-921-8512 and request to be registered.
Children are welcome too! For the little ones, we’ll have cheese pizza and chips available at each Global Grub. We can’t wait to share this culinary adventure with you and your loved ones. See you there!
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The church office is closed on the following holidays:
New Year’s Day – January 1, 2026
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Monday, January 19, 2026
President’s Day – Monday, February 16, 2026
Easter Monday – Monday, April 6 2026
Memorial Day – Monday, May 25, 2026
Juneteenth – Friday, June 19, 2026
Independence Day – Saturday, July 4, 2026
Labor Day – Monday, September 7, 2026
Thanksgiving Day – Wednesday & Thursday, November 25-26, 2026
Christmas Day – Thursday & Friday, December 24-25, 2026
