Join Sandy Springs UMC on July 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Byers Theatre for the Community Assistance Center's (CAC) Night of Hope with the Tony Award-Winning musical, JERSEY BOYS. A longtime partner of our church, CAC provides basic needs assistance for neighbors to prevent homelessness and hunger. 20% of all proceeds from the show benefit their ministry. Get your tickets below!

Password: CACHOPE (all caps)

Just Like Me Vacation Bible School is happening July 15-19, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. with aftercare available. Throughout VBS, campers will meet neighborhood gardeners who will help them explore Biblical stories of people who were able to change things for the better. Learning from their wisdom, campers will discover the power of community, sharing what we have, and using our voice for others!

As our church continues to revision and redevelop, we are hosting a series of learnings from other churches which include conversations at SSUMC as well as field trips. On Sunday, June 23 at 12:30 we will be joined by Rev. Woo Kang of The Nett to talk about his experience launching a dinner church in Norcross. All are welcome! Join us and bring your questions.

Let's join together as a church to learn more about Fresh Expressions (FX)—new forms of church created for people who are not yet a part of a church—and how God has uniquely positioned our church to love God and love our neighbors through this movement. On June 9, after worship, we will be joined by Rev. Heather Jallad to learn some of the key characteristics of this renewal movement, do asset mapping, and workshop ideas to begin FX experiments at Sandy Springs.

The General Conference of The United Methodist Church, traditionally an every four-year gathering of United Methodists from around the globe, is meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina, April 23 - May 4. This is the primary legislative body for the United Methodist Church and the only group able to speak for the denomination as a whole. This General Conference is the postponed 2020 General Conference due to the pandemic.

Reach out to Pastor Kate at kfloyd@ssumc.org with questions and keep in prayer the entire North Georgia Delegation. Our own Amy King is on the delegation, as well as our Communications Coordinator, Jay Horton. We will have a debrief with them following worship on May 19. Make plans to join us!

Our next SERVE Sunday will be on May 5 at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Activities will include assembling goodie bags for ministry partners, bagging Backpack Buddy bags, and gardening.

A pizza lunch and learn will follow. As the church continues to revision and redevelop, we are kicking off a series of learnings from other churches. This will include conversations at SSUMC as well as field trips. The first session will be Revs. Anjie and Andi Woodworth as they share the story of a new United Methodist Congregation that resulted as a merger of two UMC churches. They will share about vision casting, best practices for radical hospitality, and worshipping in a temporary space. There will be time for Q and A. All welcome!

Our Annual SSUMC Talent Show will be Friday, April 26 from 6-8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $10 each and are now available after worship on Sundays and online at the link below. Select talent show during checkout. Questions? Contact: Lisa Nicholas at lisanich@gmail.com.

On Saturday, April 13, we will once again be hosting a meal-packing event in the Fellowship Hall for Rise Against Hunger, packing thousands of meals to feed people all around the world. We make a volunteer and financial commitment to host this event. This year, our special Lenten offering is going towards providing the food we will pack. Thank you for your generosity this season to help feed those who are hungry.

Have you been considering joining SSUMC? Praying about how God is calling you to be involved in the life of our community? If you’re ready to take the next step and vow to be a part of this faith community with your prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness, we’d love for you to join us on Easter Sunday.

In the early church, newcomers were baptized and welcomed into the church on Easter as a sign of new life and an embodied celebration of the resurrection. A group of people are joining on Easter, and you can be part of this sharing in the gift of new beginnings.

Talk to Kate or Emma about joining the church over coffee and snacks on Sunday, March 17 before worship at 10 a.m. in the Heritage room (down the hallway from the Sanctuary).

Join us on Sunday, March 3 for our second SERVE Sunday of the year! We will have a short communion service at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall followed by more serving opportunities. The Community Assistance Center will be training us on how to do survey phone calls for the people they have previously assisted. Additionally, there will be backpack buddies packing, Easter basket assembly for homebound, and more!! Join us that morning as we put our faith into action.

Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lent, is on Feb. 14. Worship will be at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Lent is the church season before Easter when we spend six weeks journeying with Jesus toward the cross, and ultimately toward resurrection. It’s a time when followers of Jesus seek to let go of all the things that keep us from centering our lives in God. As we do so, we fill up with love, hope, and abundance, so that we are ready for new life on the other side. Join us this Lent as we work to "Let It Go!" and make room for God.

On Sunday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. we will have a pancake breakfast before worship! Make plans to join us for syrupy deliciousness!

Join us on Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall as we will live into our value of "Impacting ALL". We will share in a service of Holy Communion, then extend Jesus' welcome outward as we pack food for Lake Forest Elementary School families, assemble care packages for SSUMC homebound members, and create valentines for them and teachers and staff at the school. Our friends from Solidarity Food Pantry will serve alongside us, we will offer a blessing for their impactful work, and then they will host us for a taco lunch. All are welcome!

Join us on Jan. 21 following worship in the Fellowship Hall as we welcome our newest staff members who begin this month—Emma Palmer, Director of Community Connection, and Don Jones, Director of Music. Let's give them a big SSUMC welcome!

11 a.m. — Sanctuary, Family-friendly service with children’s Christmas pageant

7 p.m. — Sanctuary, Service of Candlelight and Communion

Register today for our next visioning session with Paul Nixon from the Epicenter Group on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church. Join us as we continue to discern where God is calling us as a church. Lunch is provided. Childcare is available at Sandy Springs UMC. Your voice is vital to this process!

Sparkle Sandy Springs is back on December 3! We will host a party on the front lawn for the community parade and event. Invite your friends and plan to join us for a great evening! If you'd like to help plan/host the party, reach out to Lisa Nicholas at lisanich@gmail.com.

Show off your love of SSUMC and walk with us in the parade.  Sign up to walk by emailing Candace at cjohnson@ssumc.org.

• Party on the Front Lawn: 5 p.m.

• Parade: 6 p.m. with a view from the church lawn! 

Can you believe Advent, the season where we prepare for the birth of Christ, begins Nov. 26? Plan to join us from 5-6:30 p.m. that day as we prepare our hearts and homes to welcome the Christ Child. We’ll eat dinner together, and then engage in intergenerational activities.

Each year, local United Methodist churches have a "charge conference" to elect leaders, hear from our District Superintendent, and review the year in ministry. For the fourth year, our charge conference will be online and joint with half the churches in our district (35 churches). The Church Council serves as the "Charge" and approves required paperwork. We are excited to share with you the slate of leaders for 2024 soon. All are welcome to attend this meeting on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. If you'd like the Zoom link, e-mail Jan Cook: jcook@ssumc.org

Let’s give thanks and break bread together! Join your SSUMC community following worship on Nov. 12 for a Thanksgiving Potluck meal in the Fellowship Hall. The church will provide sliced ham; please bring a side or dessert to share.

Put on your Halloween costume and trick or treat with our church and community friends in the church parking lot from 6-7 pm on Oct. 25. Enjoy games, food, and festive activities. We will even have a contest for the best-decorated trunk! If you would like to volunteer or donate candy, email cjohnson@ssumc.org.

We're having an ESTATE SALE! The church has contracted with Estate Sales Over Georgia to sell the contents of the Activities Center in preparation for its sale. Our Estate Sale will be open to church members on Oct. 18, 4-8 p.m. Be the first to snag great finds HERE!

Every year, Christians gather around the Feast Day of St. Francis to give thanks for ALL of God’s creatures and the gift of creation. Bring your pets—or their pictures—to receive a blessing during a brief service on the SSUMC lawn on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 4 pm.

Fall is here! Join us on the front lawn for a barbecue lunch, community-building, games, and activities for all ages following worship. Invite your friends and neighbors!