Kids Zone @ MPUMC’s Fall Festival

Bring the whole family and join us for a day of fall fun at Mountain Park UMC’s Fall Festival!

Saturday, October 4th
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Mountain Park United Methodist Church

Our Kids Zone will be packed with fun activities, including:
Petting Zoo (10AM–12PM)
Bounce Houses
Games & Prizes
Candy & Sweets

It’s a perfect way to celebrate fall with friends, neighbors, and our church community.

Invite your friends and share this event—we can’t wait to see you there!

Join us for Fall Festival on SATURDAY, October 4, 2025! 9:00am–4:00pm
We will have live music, and lots of fun activities at the MPUMC Fall Festival!

– Kids Zone Activities & Petting Zoo*
– Local Artisans & Crafters
– Bake Sale
– Book & Puzzle Sale
– Live Music
– BBQ & Brunswick Stew**

*The Petting Zoo will be active from 10:00am–12:00pm only.

**The BBQ will run from 11:30am–5:30pm in the Family Life Center (tables for eating will be inside and outside, weather permitting). Cost: Adult plates are $10.00. Children (13 and under) plates are $4.00. Click the link below to pre-order Brunswick Stew by the quart and BBQ by the pound! Deadline for all BBQ and stew pre-orders is Wednesday, September 24.

PRE-ORDER BBQ & BRUNSWICK STEW

"Global Grub" is a Friday dinner program sponsored by our Fresh Expressions Team. This Global Grub will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, 6:00-8:00pm.  Our featured cuisine is German. Kathy Ashby Ontiveros will bring program 

RSVP required*. $10 per person, $20 per family of 4. 

For each Global Grub, there will be cheese pizza & chips for children. 

*RSVP HERE.

SENIORS ARE SPECIAL: The next SAS meeting is on Thursday, October 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. The menu is TBD.

Make a reservation by emailing Bonnie Baker at bonniekbaker@gmail.com, or by calling the church office at 770-921-8512. Registration deadline is SEPTEMBER 30 at noon.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study

The Essence of Christianity: A new Bible Study, taught by Rev. Dr. Jim Nelson on Wednesday Evenings at 6:30pm immediately following our Wednesday Night Dinners in the FLC. This fall we be studying "The Life and Teachings of Jesus as Presented in the Gospel of Matthew." In January, we will be studying "Basic Christian Theology as Presented in Paul's Letter to the Romans."

All are welcome to participate! If you are unable to attend the supper, you can still come at 6:30pm for the Bible Study. 

New Tuesday Evening Bible Study

Our society is rife with divisiveness and segregation and although race is the most prominent divisor, there are myriad more – social structures such as wealth, education, politics, religion.

But what does the Bible have to say about unity and justice? Join Susan Kemeter and Leslie Harris as leaders/moderators for a six-session bible study, on Tuesday evenings from 6:00–8:00pm beginning September 9, 2025. We will be using Trevor Atwood's book, The Church and the Racial Divide: Faith, Reconciliation, and the Pursuit of Justice, as a guide for discussion. Study guides will be provided for you.

On the weekend following the close of this bible study, there will be a musical and discussion program led by Dr. David Walters, focusing on songs of protest and reconciliation. Please use the link here to sign up.

REGISTER HERE
Monday September 29, 2025
8:30am Check-In
10:00am Shotgun Scramble
Stone Mountain Golf Club
Free Gate Entrance to the Park for all Golfers

$150 donation per player Includes breakfast, golf, course beverages, & post tournament reception and FREE parking!

Enjoy a day of golf, skill and camaraderie in this tournament scramble all while supporting the vital programs of Lilburn Cooperative Ministry.  Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual golfer, join us on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Stone Mountain Golf Course for a day of fun and fellowship to raise funds for this incredible charity.
Join us afterwards for an awards ceremony to honor our contest winners and sponsors.

Save the date. Dust off your golf gear and register to play. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Lifting Families in Need to Financial Stability

Lilburn Cooperative Ministry is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides the necessities of food, clothing and financial assistance for shelter. With our church partners, our goal is to lift those in crisis to lasting financial independence. We have joyfully served Lilburn and Stone Mountain communities since 1994.

Sharing. Caring. Giving.

Thanks to your generous donations and our selfless volunteers, we are able to make a significant impact in Lilburn, Stone Mountian and the Gwinnett County part of Tucker. For more information about the Lilburn Cooperative Ministry visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-JWVTA15HU-Ht2Z6B00uHHMDQUd-BkgO 

Trinity Table - Sunday, September 28

SIGN UP TO SERVE BY CLICKING HERE

We will be going to feed the homeless in downtown Atlanta on September 28.  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 will leave the church around 11:45am and return around 3:30pm. Click on the link below to sign up or contact Dan Settle at dbcdsettle@gmail.com.

We also need people to donate new men’s underwear (sizes: medium, large, x-large). Donations can be placed in the bin in the office area or the FLC by Thursday, September 25. Please use the signup link below to join us as we Live Jesus and Love Community!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DABA92FA3FCC61-58156154-september

Wednesday Evening Bible Study

The Essence of Christianity: A new Bible Study, taught by Rev. Dr. Jim Nelson on Wednesday Evenings at 6:30pm immediately following our Wednesday Night Dinners in the FLC. This fall we be studying "The Life and Teachings of Jesus as Presented in the Gospel of Matthew." In January, we will be studying "Basic Christian Theology as Presented in Paul's Letter to the Romans."

All are welcome to participate! If you are unable to attend the supper, you can still come at 6:30pm for the Bible Study. 

New Tuesday Evening Bible Study

Our society is rife with divisiveness and segregation and although race is the most prominent divisor, there are myriad more – social structures such as wealth, education, politics, religion.

But what does the Bible have to say about unity and justice? Join Susan Kemeter and Leslie Harris as leaders/moderators for a six-session bible study, on Tuesday evenings from 6:00–8:00pm beginning September 9, 2025. We will be using Trevor Atwood's book, The Church and the Racial Divide: Faith, Reconciliation, and the Pursuit of Justice, as a guide for discussion. Study guides will be provided for you.

On the weekend following the close of this bible study, there will be a musical and discussion program led by Dr. David Walters, focusing on songs of protest and reconciliation. Please use the link here to sign up.

YOU’RE INVITED!

Life isn’t meant to be lived alone, and faith isn’t meant to be experienced in isolation. Jesus promises to be present when we gather together, and that’s why the Church isn’t just a building—it’s a community where we can find encouragement, purpose, and hope.

Come to church on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Mountain Park UMC. MPUMC has a lot to offer the community and you are a key part of it! Let's continue Loving Community and Living Jesus!

For more about MPUMC, visit our website for what we’re all about:
https://www.mountainparkumc.org/events
https://www.mountainparkumc.org/fammin
https://www.mountainparkumc.org/goserve
https://www.mountainparkumc.org/mppreschool

1405 Rockbridge Rd SW, Stone Mountain, GA 30087

Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Coppedge-Henley, the president and CEO of the United Methodist Foundation will teach Sunday School on September 21 at 9:45am in the Youth Room.

Rev. Coppedge-Henley will be speaking about Stewardship and Financial Planning and the MPUMC Legacy Committee will also have a brief presentation at the end. 

Please plan to be there on September 21 at 9:45am in the Youth Room. There will be a light breakfast to make our time sweeter!

Wednesday Evening Bible Study

The Essence of Christianity: A new Bible Study, taught by Rev. Dr. Jim Nelson on Wednesday Evenings at 6:30pm immediately following our Wednesday Night Dinners in the FLC. This fall we be studying "The Life and Teachings of Jesus as Presented in the Gospel of Matthew." In January, we will be studying "Basic Christian Theology as Presented in Paul's Letter to the Romans."

All are welcome to participate! If you are unable to attend the supper, you can still come at 6:30pm for the Bible Study. 

New Tuesday Evening Bible Study

Our society is rife with divisiveness and segregation and although race is the most prominent divisor, there are myriad more – social structures such as wealth, education, politics, religion.

But what does the Bible have to say about unity and justice? Join Susan Kemeter and Leslie Harris as leaders/moderators for a six-session bible study, on Tuesday evenings from 6:00–8:00pm beginning September 9, 2025. We will be using Trevor Atwood's book, The Church and the Racial Divide: Faith, Reconciliation, and the Pursuit of Justice, as a guide for discussion. Study guides will be provided for you.

On the weekend following the close of this bible study, there will be a musical and discussion program led by Dr. David Walters, focusing on songs of protest and reconciliation. Please use the link here to sign up.

August 24, September 7, September 14 at 9:45am in the Educational Wing.  Anyone who would like to join the church on Sept. 21 or anyone who would like to learn more about the United Methodist Church and Mountain Park United Methodist Church are welcome! 

Wednesday Evening Bible Study

The Essence of Christianity: A new Bible Study, taught by Rev. Dr. Jim Nelson on Wednesday Evenings at 6:30pm immediately following our Wednesday Night Dinners in the FLC. This fall we be studying "The Life and Teachings of Jesus as Presented in the Gospel of Matthew." In January, we will be studying "Basic Christian Theology as Presented in Paul's Letter to the Romans."

All are welcome to participate! If you are unable to attend the supper, you can still come at 6:30pm for the Bible Study. 

New Tuesday Evening Bible Study

Our society is rife with divisiveness and segregation and although race is the most prominent divisor, there are myriad more – social structures such as wealth, education, politics, religion.

But what does the Bible have to say about unity and justice? Join Susan Kemeter and Leslie Harris as leaders/moderators for a six-session bible study, on Tuesday evenings from 6:00–8:00pm beginning September 9, 2025. We will be using Trevor Atwood's book, The Church and the Racial Divide: Faith, Reconciliation, and the Pursuit of Justice, as a guide for discussion. Study guides will be provided for you.

On the weekend following the close of this bible study, there will be a musical and discussion program led by Dr. David Walters, focusing on songs of protest and reconciliation. Please use the link here to sign up.

Join us on Sunday, September 7, immediately following worship for a Educational Opportunities trip to Cuba! The meeting will be in the Youth Room.

August 24, September 7, September 14 at 9:45am in the Educational Wing.  Anyone who would like to join the church on Sept. 21 or anyone who would like to learn more about the United Methodist Church and Mountain Park United Methodist Church are welcome! 

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

 Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

For those of you who like to have fun, a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre is coming to Mountain Park UMC in just a few more weeks. 

SETTING THE SCENE: “The Charity” has asked to hold a Fund-Raising Dinner and Auction in our Family Life Center, which will include a display of the Tsarina’s Jewels on tour by the Russian Department Tourism. The auctions, both a silent auction and a live auction are real, and will benefit CX Creative Spaces, only the “The Charity” and the people supposedly holding the fundraiser are fiction. 

Enjoy a delicious menu with options like Chicken, Roast Beef, or Vegetarian dishes, along with a tempting dessert. Don’t forget to bring your wallets for the cash bar.

THE PLOT THICKENS: During the course of the evening a body will be found. The question then becomes was it a murder, and if so, who is it, and more importantly who did it. If you think you can figure it out, be sure to buy a ticket and try out your investigative talents.

BEHIND THE SCENES: There will also be a VIP Mocktail Reception at 5:30pm before the dinner at which time you will be able to see close-up some of the Jewels, and you will have an opportunity to meet several members of the cast. 

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

 Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

For those of you who like to have fun, a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre is coming to Mountain Park UMC in just a few more weeks. 

SETTING THE SCENE: “The Charity” has asked to hold a Fund-Raising Dinner and Auction in our Family Life Center, which will include a display of the Tsarina’s Jewels on tour by the Russian Department Tourism. The auctions, both a silent auction and a live auction are real, and will benefit CX Creative Spaces, only the “The Charity” and the people supposedly holding the fundraiser are fiction. 

Enjoy a delicious menu with options like Chicken, Roast Beef, or Vegetarian dishes, along with a tempting dessert. Don’t forget to bring your wallets for the cash bar.

THE PLOT THICKENS: During the course of the evening a body will be found. The question then becomes was it a murder, and if so, who is it, and more importantly who did it. If you think you can figure it out, be sure to buy a ticket and try out your investigative talents.

BEHIND THE SCENES: There will also be a VIP Mocktail Reception at 5:30pm before the dinner at which time you will be able to see close-up some of the Jewels, and you will have an opportunity to meet several members of the cast. 

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

SENIORS ARE SPECIAL: The next SAS meeting is on Thursday, September 4, 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 :

• Baked Spaghetti

• Mixed Veggies

• Caesar Salad

• Garlic Bread

• Cookies

• Beverage (tea or lemonade)

Make a reservation by emailing Bonnie Baker at bonniekbaker@gmail.com, or by calling the church office at 770-921-8512. Registration deadline is SEPTEMBER 2 at noon.

The Essence of Christianity:  A 2-part Bible Study, taught by Rev. Dr. Jim Nelson on Wednesday Evenings at 6:30pm following Wednesday Night Dinner in the FLC. 

Part 1, which will be held in the Fall. is an in depth study of
"The Life and Teachings of Jesus as Presented in the Gospel of Matthew."  

Part 2, which will begin in January, in an in depth study of
"Basic Christian Theology as Presented in Paul's Letter to the Romans."  

If you are unable to attend WND, you can still come at 6:30pm for the Bible Study.  

Join us in the Family Life Center on Wednesdays, where we will fellowship with one another while enjoying a meal.  All meals come with a Beverage (Tea, Lemonade, or Water) and Dessert. Click here to learn more.

The cost is only $9 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under, and $20 for a family of 4.

August 24, September 7, September 14 at 9:45am in the Educational Wing.  Anyone who would like to join the church on Sept. 21 or anyone who would like to learn more about the United Methodist Church and Mountain Park United Methodist Church are welcome!