Simpsonwood United Methodist Church

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, let's reflect on the irony of celebrating work by taking a break.

True discipleship isn't about cramming more into our lives; it's about being present and attentive to the beauty and love surrounding us.



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Email from Simpsonwood United Methodist Church The Beautiful and Holy Irony of Labor Day Rev. Dr. Ben Gosden | September 7, 2026 Labor Day has always struck me as a slightly strange holiday. We celebr

09/04/2026

🎉 The countdown is on… Preschool is back next week! 🎉

Director Meghan Pesci and our teachers have been busy this week preparing, learning, and attending trainings to get ready for an amazing year ahead.

This week, families have had a chance to meet their teachers and get ready for the first day. We can’t wait to see our halls filled with little smiles, laughter, and lots of learning beginning Tuesday, September 8! 💛✏️

Welcome back, Simpsonwood Preschool — we’re ready for a wonderful year! 🌟

09/03/2026

09/01/2026

Our LIFE Group Low Country Boil was the biggest one yet! Great food, great fellowship, and great music from The Flat Hats Band made for one unforgettable night celebrating 250 years of the USA!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who organized, volunteered, attended, laughed, sang along—and helped us prove that apparently, we can never have too much Low Country Boil!

Can't wait for next year!

08/31/2026

Let Jesus transform your daily life! What does that look like for you?




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Email from Simpsonwood United Methodist Church The Ordinary Life of Discipleship Rev. Dr. Ben Gosden | August 31, 2026 Yesterday in the Modern Service I said something that’s been sitting with me ever

08/24/2026

Let go & trust! 👐 Embrace transformation by opening your hands.




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Email from Simpsonwood United Methodist Church Freedom in Transformation Rev. Dr. Ben Gosden | August 24, 2026 Henri Nouwen once became fascinated with a trapeze troupe called the Flying Rodleighs. Wh

08/20/2026

Our very own Kindergarten Readiness teacher (and SUMC member), Katie Lester, was interviewed on ATL Live yesterday about the children’s books she writes and illustrates! We're so proud of you, Katie!

ATL Live 10:30-11 am

08/19/2026

🎉 YOUTH OUTING: RESET PARTY! 🎉

6th-12th Graders—get ready for an awesome night of games, inflatables, food, worship, and fun! 🙌

📅 Sunday, August 23
⏰ 4:15–8:00 PM
📍 Meet at the Youth Center at 4:15 PM

We’re heading to Peachtree Road UMC in Buckhead to join youth groups from across North Georgia for an incredible night designed to help us RESET our focus on Jesus as we kick off the 2026–27 school year. ✝️

🎤 Speaker: Tim Elmore
🎶 Worship band
🍕 Food
🎯 Games + inflatables
✨ And LOTS of fun!

The best part? IT’S FREE! Just register at https://onrealm.org/SimpsonwoodUnit/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=NjE0YzBhMDAtYzI4Yy00YjBlLWFhYWYtYjRhMTAxMzg2Mjhh so we know how many students are coming and how many seats we’ll need for carpooling.

🚗 PARENTS: WE NEED DRIVERS! If you can help drive, please let us know ASAP! Email Emma at [email protected] or give her a call at (678) 763-7021.

08/17/2026

Grace is boundless! Let’s make room for others at the table!



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Email from Simpsonwood United Methodist Church More Than Enough Grace Rev. Dr. Ben Gosden | August 17, 2026 There’s a moment at almost every family table when someone realizes there’s one piece left.

08/14/2026

🌈🔥 COLOR WAR IS COMING! 🔥🌈

4th, 5th and 6th Graders: School is back, and we’re kicking things off with a night that’s going to be BIG, BOLD, and VERY colorful! 🎉

📅 August 21 | 5–7 PM
📍 Simpsonwood Park

Grab your friends and get ready for pizza, dessert, games, and plenty of colorful chaos as we celebrate the start of a brand-new school year!

💰 $30 includes:
🍕 Dinner & dessert
👕 White Color War T-shirt
🌈 All the colored powder & supplies

Come ready to get messy, have fun, and make some awesome memories! You definitely don’t want to miss this! 🙌

Stay tuned for more fun ahead with our Crossover Group!

🍂 Fall Outing: October 24 | 12–4 PM
🥫 Canned Goods Scavenger Hunt: November 15 | 2–4 PM
🎄 Walk Through Bethlehem Game Shop: December 11–13

👉 Sign up and get ready for an unforgettable fall!
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