Join the volunteers and Staff who are leading Vacation Bible School next week prepare the Youth Room for Road Trip adventures! Just come to the Youth Room immediately following worship and lend a hand.
Registration for VBS is completely FULL AND CLOSED at this time. We will not be able to accept any walk-up registrations. You may email Hope Lewellen to get your child on the waitlist.
To be added to the waitlist, please email Hope Lewellen:
hope.lewellen@mountainparkumc.org
In order to be considered, please include:
Child Name
Child DOB
Child Grade/Year of School Completed in 2025
Registration REQUIRED: register now and join us for the ride of a lifetime!
VBS 2025: Road Trip!
Hosted by Mountain Park UMC
July 7-11, 9AM-12PM
1405 Rockbridge Rd, Stone Mountain
3 years old by 9/1/2025 - 5th Grade graduates
This summer, we’re hitting the road with Road Trip VBS—an exciting journey filled with faith, fun, and fellowship! Each day, kids will stop at a new destination where they’ll explore Bible stories, play high-energy games, enjoy tasty treats, sing awesome songs, and make crafts that remind them of God’s love.
From scenic stops to surprise detours, every moment will be packed with adventure and purpose as we learn to trust God on life’s journey.
Let’s fuel up on faith and cruise through God’s amazing love together!
You can reach out to Hope Lewellen, Director of Family Ministries (and VBS), with any questions at: hope.lewellen@mountainparkumc.org
770-921-8512 x223
"Global Grub" is a Friday dinner program sponsored by our Fresh Expressions Team. This Global Grub will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025, 6-8pm in FLC. Our featured cuisines is Eritrean. Our next door neighbor, Eritrean Catholic Church, will provide food and program.
RSVP required*. $10 per person, $20 per family of 4.
For each Global Grub, there will be cheese pizza & chips for children.
Join us for Pints and Praise on Sunday, July 20 at 6:30pm at Tucker Brewing Company.
2003 S. Bibb Drive, Tucker, GA
"Global Grub" is a Friday dinner program sponsored by our Fresh Expressions Team. This Global Grub will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025, 6-8pm in FLC. Our featured cuisine is Honduran. Mike Leone will provide the program and we will eat pupusas and chips with fixings!
RSVP required*. TBD $ per person, TBD $ per family of 4.
For each Global Grub, there will be cheese pizza & chips for children.
*RSVP information available soon.
AUGUST 2, 2025 – MPUMC UWF WILL HOST Mission U for our N.E. GA District. Event will run approximately 10:00am-2:00pm. Registration information will be sent out closer to the date.
SENIORS ARE SPECIAL: The next SAS meeting is on Thursday, AUGUST 7, in the Youth Room at 11:30am.
Lunch will be served at 12:00pm. The menu is TBA and will include a beverage (tea or lemonade). for $9 at the door.
Speaker / Topic: Live Music from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and more! presented by GUM Strummers!
www.gumstrummers.com and https://www.facebook.com/gumstrummers
Born in pandemic times, the GUM Strummers are a joyful ensemble of guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, kazoos, spoons, drums, voices and more. Their fun, energetic performances will leave you thinking: "That was better than I expected! Encore!"
Please join the GUM Strummers to hear, sing and dance to your favorite songs from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and more!
Make a reservation by emailing Bonnie Baker at bonniekbaker@gmail.com, or by calling the church office at 770-921-8512. Registration deadline is AUGUST 5 at noon.
"Global Grub" is a Friday dinner program sponsored by our Fresh Expressions Team. This Global Grub will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, 6-8pm in FLC. Our featured cuisine is Vietnam. Mo Dao will bring program.
RSVP required*. TBD $ per person, TBD $ per family of 4.
For each Global Grub, there will be cheese pizza & chips for children.
*RSVP information available soon.
SAVE THE DATE! WOMEN’S RETREAT
September 19-21, 2025
Carmel Retreat Center, Hoschton, GA
Cost will remain the same as last year -– $195
Registration will start in July.
"Global Grub" is a Friday dinner program sponsored by our Fresh Expressions Team. This Global Grub will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, 6-8pm in FLC. Our featured cuisine is German. Kathy Ashby Ontiveros will bring program
RSVP required*. TBD $ per person, TBD $ per family of 4.
For each Global Grub, there will be cheese pizza & chips for children.
*RSVP information available soon.
Honduras Mission Trip
We are looking for 30 volunteers to sign up for the trip this year! You can find out more about the mission trip to Honduras by emailing: info@mountainparkumc.org.
For those of you who have not heard - effective July 1, 2025, Rev. Dr. AnnaKate Rawles has been reassigned to Duluth First UMC as their Associate Pastor. We are grateful to AnnaKate for her service to Mountain Park, and we'll miss her.
But - we have the rest of June to show our love and appreciation to her and her family! Please take advantage of this opportunity.
We will celebrate AnnaKate and her family at a good, old-fashioned Methodist potluck Sunday, June 29, in the Family Life Center, immediately following worship. Details to follow–I hope to see all of you there!
Did you ever want the chance to participate in a murder mystery? Well now you can! MPUMC will be hosting a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre this September. We need 6 actors: 3 women & 3 men.
Auditions will be this Sunday, June 22 from 4:00-6:00pm, and Monday, June 23 from 6:00-8:00pm. Auditions will be held in the Park. Feel free to bring a 1-minute comic monologue to perform, though not required. We will be reading from the script and doing Improv exercises. The play is, Murder at the Charity Auction, written and directed by our own, Dr. Jim. Hope to see you there!
We are also in need of a Stage Manager, Sound Tech, Front of House people, and other volunteers. If you are interested, let me know how you would like to participate via email: James.a.nelson@att.net
Registration is now open for MPUMC Preschool Summer Camp! All campers must be 3–6 years old and potty trained. Camp hours are 9:30am–1:30pm. dates listed below.
To apply, visit the website:
www.mountainparkumc.org/mppreschool or email beth.mcwilliams@mountainparkumc.org.
June 2–6, 2025 | Prehistoric Party
June 9–13 | Moovin’ and Groovin’
June 16–20 | Out of This World!
June 23–27 | Camping Adventures
Did you ever want the chance to participate in a murder mystery? Well now you can! MPUMC will be hosting a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre this September. We need 6 actors: 3 women & 3 men.
Auditions will be this Sunday, June 22 from 4:00-6:00pm, and Monday, June 23 from 6:00-8:00pm. Auditions will be held in the Park. Feel free to bring a 1-minute comic monologue to perform, though not required. We will be reading from the script and doing Improv exercises. The play is, Murder at the Charity Auction, written and directed by our own, Dr. Jim. Hope to see you there!
We are also in need of a Stage Manager, Sound Tech, Front of House people, and other volunteers. If you are interested, let me know how you would like to participate via email: James.a.nelson@att.net
Mountain Park United Methodist Church Guest Artist Series presents…
”from BACH to OXTAIL STEW” on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 3:00pm
(1405 Rockbridge Rd, Stone Mountain, GA 30087)
Dawn-Marie James, soprano
James Zellers, flute
Wooyoung Kwon, piano
Join us for the latest in our Guest Artist Series with Dawn-Marie James (soprano), Wooyoung Kwon (piano), and James Zellers (flute). "From Bach to Oxtail Stew" blends a beautiful combination of classic and contemporary works.
This event is free and open to the public and all are welcome to attend!
Registration is now open for MPUMC Preschool Summer Camp! All campers must be 3–6 years old and potty trained. Camp hours are 9:30am–1:30pm. dates listed below.
To apply, visit the website:
www.mountainparkumc.org/mppreschool or email beth.mcwilliams@mountainparkumc.org.
June 2–6, 2025 | Prehistoric Party
June 9–13 | Moovin’ and Groovin’
June 16–20 | Out of This World!
June 23–27 | Camping Adventures
Come celebrate Flag Day with Stone Mountain Chorus in a performance of patriotic and other great American songs!
Location: Mountain Park United Methodist Church
1405 Rockbridge Road SW, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Registration is now open for MPUMC Preschool Summer Camp! All campers must be 3–6 years old and potty trained. Camp hours are 9:30am–1:30pm. dates listed below.
To apply, visit the website:
www.mountainparkumc.org/mppreschool or email beth.mcwilliams@mountainparkumc.org.
June 2–6, 2025 | Prehistoric Party
June 9–13 | Moovin’ and Groovin’
June 16–20 | Out of This World!
June 23–27 | Camping Adventures
KALAYAAN ATLANTA 2025
Family Fun Day for All-Philippine Festival
Come and join us as we celebrate the 127th Philippine independence Day with a day full of fun, culture, and community spirit!
"Global Grub" is a Friday dinner program sponsored by our Fresh Expressions Team.
The first Global Grub will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025, 6-8pm in FLC.
Our featured country is Korea! Menu: Korean BBQ & rice, Dumplings, and Kimchi!
In this Global Grub event, we will learn to make dumplings, grill LA ribs, and pork belly at the table. After dinner, we will play a few games from the Squid Game! RSVP required*. $25 per person, $50 per family of 4.
For each Global Grub, there will be cheese pizza & chips for children.
SENIORS ARE SPECIAL: The next SAS meeting is on Thursday, JUNE 5, in the Youth Room at 11:30am.
Lunch will be served at 12:00pm. The menu is marinated grilled chicken cutlets, hashbrown potato, casserole, English peas, salad, rolls, cookies, and a beverage (tea or lemonade). for $9 at the door.
Speaker / Topic: Gwinnett County Public Libraries
”Your Library: Much More Than Books!”
We will be presented with an overview of all the library resources and benefits. Many residents don't know about some of the more unique resources the library has. Create a library cards for those that might want to sign up for one and learn about the benefits of membership.
Make a reservation by emailing Bonnie Baker at bonniekbaker@gmail.com, or by calling the church office at 770-921-8512. Registration deadline is JUNE 2 at noon.
Registration is now open for MPUMC Preschool Summer Camp! All campers must be 3–6 years old and potty trained. Camp hours are 9:30am–1:30pm. dates listed below.
To apply, visit the website:
www.mountainparkumc.org/mppreschool or email beth.mcwilliams@mountainparkumc.org.
June 2–6, 2025 | Prehistoric Party
June 9–13 | Moovin’ and Groovin’
June 16–20 | Out of This World!
June 23–27 | Camping Adventures
Mountain Park United Methodist Church Blood Drive
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 1:00pm – 6:00pm in the Youth Room.
To make an appointment please visit redcrossblood.org or use the Red Cross Donor App and enter sponsor code: mpumc
Or use the QR Code Provided. https://www.redcrossblood.org/
EAT iron rich foods, DRINK plenty of water and SLEEP well before donating. Photo ID Required.
This is a very special tradition of praying for and celebrating our high school, college, and other degree program graduates.
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.
Fresh Expressions
Wednesday, May 14 at 6:30pm in the Parlor.
What is a Fresh Expression? The FXUM website’s official statement states that “a fresh expression of church is a new form of church which is trying to connect with people who don’t normally go to church.”
If this sounds intriguing or inspiring to you, come and be a part of something fresh with us!
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.
Join us Saturday, May 10 at 7:00pm for a special benefit concert.
The Annual Spring Concert
Tears in the Water
Featuring the Mountain Park Festival Chorus, Mountain Park Handbell Choir, and Kumanta, with Organist Wooyoung Kwon and the Trickum Middle School Honor Orchestra, this special concert is a benefit for low-cost Summer string camps in South Gwinnett County.
Join us as we travel downriver with our sorrows and hopes, arms outstretched, towards the ocean, a home, a place of reconciliation and belonging we cannot yet see.
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.
Confirmation Sunday, May 4, 2025
This is a very special annual tradition of praying for and celebrating our Confirmands. You are welcome to bring cards of encouragement and a dish to share for the potluck in the FLC afterwards. Last names A-L bring a salad or fruit, M-Z bring a vegetable/side.
SENIORS ARE SPECIAL: The next SAS meeting is on Thursday, May 1, in the Youth Room at 11:30am.
Lunch will be served at 12:00pm. The menu is Roasted Porkloin, Rice and Gravy, Green Beans, Salad, Corn Muffins, Cake, Tea/Lemonade for $9 at the door.
Speaker/Activity: 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 April 29 at noon.
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.
MPUMC appreciates it’s many volunteers! This event will be a small token of the immense gratitude we have for each and every one of them.
More details coming soon…
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.
"Paul's Theology for Dummies” presented by Rev. Dr. Jim Nelson and Rev. Dr. Millie Kim
An 8-week Bible Study on Sundays from 5:00-6:30pm in the Park.
Email info@mountainparkumc.org with questions.
MPUMC celebrates Easter Sunday and Christ’s resurrection at both of our 11:00am worship services.
Traditional Worship in the sanctuary and online.
Contemporary Worship in the Family Life Center and online.
Easter Fun for the Whole Family!
Hop on over to Mountain Park UMC for a joyful Easter celebration filled with egg hunts, festive crafts, and the story of our Savior!
Date: April 19th, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Family Life Center (Large brick building off the Popular Dr. entrance, near the Lower Parking Lot)
Rain or shine, the fun goes on! Bring your baskets, your creativity, and your Easter spirit—we can't wait to celebrate with you!
MPUMC celebrates Good Friday on April 18 starting at 7:00pm in the sanctuary. Music, prayer, and scripture guide this time of reflection on the meaning of the cross and crucifixion of Christ.
Maundy Thursday (4/17/25) Dinner at 5:30pm and Storytelling "A Stranger in Jerusalem" by Rev. Dr. Jim Nelson. Registration for dinner is required but not for the worship service. Register by clicking here.
A Jewish family living in North Africa, like many Jews living in the Diaspora usually could not afford to go to Jerusalem for the required festivals each year, but one year they put together the resources to travel there for the Passover to personally present their offerings to God along with the offerings of their neighbors. The year they went was the year Jesus was arrested and crucified. The story of what they experienced is told through the eyes of their youngest son, Rufus.
(There is NO Wednesday Night Dinner on April 16)
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The church office is closed on the following holidays:
New Year’s Day – January 1, 2025
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Monday, January 20, 2025
President’s Day – Monday, February 17, 2025
Easter Monday – Monday, April 21, 2025
Memorial Day – Monday, May 26, 2025
Juneteenth – Thursday, June 19, 2025
Independence Day – Friday, July 4, 2025
Labor Day – Monday, September 1, 2025
Columbus / Indigenous Peoples’ Day – Monday, October 13, 2025
Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 27, 2025
Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25, 2025
Day After Christmas – Friday, December 26, 2025
