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)

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.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 6:30–7:30pm IN THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER.

Come receive ashes, pray and worship together, and begin the Lenten season in community.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 8:00am–10:00am IN THE CHURCH PARKING LOT

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!

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!

SENIORS ARE SPECIAL: The next SAS meeting is on Thursday, February 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:

• Spaghetti and Meatballs

• Garlic Bread

• Salad

• Coffee Cake

• 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 FEBRUARY 3 at noon.

From Dr. Jim: Educational Opportunities–Cuba

Buenos Dias Mountain Park UMC! Join me and Educational Opportunities Tours on an exciting fun-filled and educational journey to Havana Cuba. We will visit Old Havana, and other historic sites Like Hemmingway's house, and even enjoy 2-hour panoramic vintage car ride. 

We will learn about the growth of the Methodist Church in Cuba by visiting the Methodist Evangelical Seminary and several Methodist churches in Havana as well as some house churches in the rural areas when we tour the beautiful countryside. There will also be plenty of time for shopping and walking around in the local markets. Click the link below to view a brochure with all the details about the trip. Be sure to use Host ID: 38578 when you register for the trip. We will leave from Atlanta on February 4, 2026, and return on February 10. If you have any questions, talk to or email Dr. Jim! james.nelson@mountainparkumc.org

Click Here for the Educational Opportunities Website

This event has been postponed due to winter weather and hazardous driving conditions.

CELEBRATE REV. JOE & ALEX: On Sunday, February 1, we will have a special reception to formally welcome Rev. Joe Lee, our new Associate Pastor. Please join us immediately following worship in the Family Life Center to meet Rev. Joe and Alex over some light refreshments.

Secure an appointment to donate blood on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Mountain Park UMC!

CLICK HERE

Disciple I Bible Study, Starting Sunday January 25, 5:00-7:00pm

There is nothing like Disciple I Bible Study if you want to start a spiritual discipline of reading and studying the Bible! So Pastor Millie is offering Disciple I: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study starting on January 25 from 5:00-7:00pm in the Park.

Please know this is a 33 week commitment aimed at developing strong Christian leaders. The study gives the Old and New Testaments equal time, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as a revelation of God. DISCIPLE draws upon the work of scholars, the personal Bible reading and study of the participant, and dynamic group discussion to aid understanding of the Bible. 

Email Pastor Millie for more information. Register here.

The first 2026 Kenya Mission team formation meeting will be Sunday, January 25, 2026, from 5:00–7:00pm via Zoom. This will be an administrative, medical, and construction team at Mt. Park Academy school, Nakuru, Kenya.

The dates of the mission team are May 26-June 9, 2026.

Pray about serving and let me know if you are interested. Ann Kennedy 678-557-7502 or annkennedynp@yahoo.com.

Topic: 2026 Kenya Mission Team Meeting
Time: Jan 25, 2026 04:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85633851522
Meeting ID: 856 3385 1522
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Church Clean Out Day
HAS BEEN POSTPONED
UNTIL MAY 9, 2026.

Due to forecasted inclement weather, we are making the call to postpone this day of cleaning out the church until the weather is more cooperative. Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 9, 2026!

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!

United Women In Faith Lunch Meeting 

The United Women in Faith will be hosting its annual soup luncheon for the women of the church on Sunday, January 18 starting at 12:15pm in the Youth Room. Our speaker for the day will be Gideon Robi who will discuss our church's mission at Mountain Park Academy in Kenya. Please join us to enjoy various varieties of soup, bread, dessert, and drinks. All Women are welcome.

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 12:15pm in the Youth Room

Join us at Mountain Park UMC for our exciting event, Global Grub! 🌏 🌯

RSVP HERE

Mark your calendar for Friday, January 9, from 6:00pm–8:00pm. Our Fresh Expressions Team is delighted to present "Global Grub," a unique Friday dinner experience.

Featuring: Mexico 🇲🇽

Our meal will be catered from El Tesoro featuring a three course authentic Mexican meal and a presentation on Tequila by Samantha Brown (we will sip on non-alcoholic Mockgaritas!)

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!

If you do not have a place to gather or people to gather with, or if you just want some good company, join us for New Year’s Eve Jellies! We will meet for a delicious meal, joyful conversation, and some holiday hospitality.

Please RSVP by emailing millie.kim@mountainparkumc.org and plan to bring a side dish or dessert to share with the group. We will be meeting in the Mountain Park area of Stone Mountain/Lilburn.

Join us for a Unified Worship Service &. Brunch (11:00am) in the Family Life Center. Please bring a dish to share with the community. Continue the holiday celebration!

If you do not have a place to gather or people to gather with, or if you just want some good company, join us for Christmas Day Jellies! We will meet for a delicious meal, joyful conversation, and some holiday hospitality.

Please RSVP by emailing millie@mountainparkumc.org and plan to bring a side dish or dessert to share with the group. We will be meeting at Mountain Park UMC in the Youth Room.

4:00pm | Family-Friendly worship service featuring music and programming perfect for a family with children OR the young at heart.

8:00pm | Traditional Candlelight worship service.

All are welcome at our Traditional Christmas Eve service in the Sanctuary. This service will feature the Chancel Choir and other instrumental expressions along with scripture, prayer, and singing. The service concludes with Holy Communion and candlelight.

11:00pm | Contemporary worship service.

Everyone is invited to meet with the community at Fresca for this unique and inclusive expression of Christmas Eve joy. If you’re looking for something special that will ring in Christmas morning, invite your friends and family to this! Click here for directions.

“The Longest Night” Comes Just Before Christmas

We often forget in all the excitement and celebrations surrounding Christmas that it can be a time of darkness and a long night for a number of people. We need to remember there are those around us who are hurting, who are grieving, who are hungry, who are lonely, who are  stressed out, who are just not feeling the Christmas Spirit.  If that describes you in any way, join us Sunday Evening, December 21, at 5:30p in our Family Life Center.

If someone you loved died this past year, someone who brought something special to your Christmas celebration, and you are feeling that loss, join us.  If someone special to you, won’t be home this year, for whatever reason, and you miss them, join us.  If you lost someone years ago on or around Christmas and are reminded of the anniversary of that loss every year, join us. If you suffered a financial loss this year due to a serious illness, loss of work, or for any reason, and can’t afford to celebrate like you want, join us.  If you feel tired, stressed out, and more in need of a rest than celebration, join us. If you have no fond memories of Christmas as a child and would rather skip the whole season, join us. 

We will remember that Christmas is supposed to be about the fact God so loved the world that God sent God’s only begotten son into our troubled world, and that this year we need to feel his presence more than ever. We will remember that God feels our pain, that God loves, that everyone of us is blessed by God even when we don’t feel it. We will pray with you, for you, and if need be over you.  We will give you time to pray for whatever your situation is. My message will focus on love, grace, and hope for all of God’s children.

If you are feeling the Spirit, and are having a great time, you need to join us as well. Help us remind those who feel lost, alone and forgotten that they are not alone, that they are not forgotten, that God loves them, that we love them, that we are praying for them everyday and hope that they are praying for us.  It is Christmas when the Longest Night ends and light, love and hope come back into the world.

Featuring the Mountain Park Festival Chorus, Mountain Park Handbell Choir, Kumanta, and special guest Kerem Ergener [live electronics], "In The Fullness of Time" explores the many ways we experience and measure time - seasonally, celestially, and minute by minute. Join us for a fantastic evening of music!

Free admission.
Reception to follow.

Mountain Park United Methodist Church
1405 Rockbridge Road SW, Stone Mountain, GA 30087