🍂 Fall is Here — and So Much is Happening! 🍁
As we step into the fall season, we’re excited for everything this time of year brings—cooler weather, changing leaves, and a packed calendar of incredible events and opportunities to grow, serve, and connect! We want to take a moment to thank you for everything you do to make our environments welcoming, warm, and impactful. Your presence and service play a huge role in creating spaces where people feel seen and cared for—so we want to keep you in the loop on all that’s coming up.
Foundations will continue on Monday, October 7. This is a significant step for people exploring faith or looking to build a stronger spiritual foundation. While it takes place during the week, the conversations often begin on Sunday mornings—so your presence and hospitality can be a big part of someone taking that next step.
We’re also continuing our Be Rich initiative this Sunday, October 5. This is such a meaningful time where we get to unleash generosity as a church—through serving our community. The way you welcome and serve each week contributes to the spirit of Be Rich in real and tangible ways.
Then, from October 17–19, our high schoolers head to Vertical Reality, one of the most impactful weekends of their year. If you see students or parents in the lobby over the next couple of weeks, feel free to celebrate this upcoming experience with them or help answer questions about it.
To cap off that weekend, we have our big fall event: S’more Gwinnett, happening Sunday night, October 19. It’s going to be an awesome night full of fall vibes—bonfires, s’mores, games, music, and community connection. We’d love for you to join us, bring friends or family, and help make it a great experience for everyone who attends.
Sunday Details
Message: The Book of Jonah part 4 | Reed Moore
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OUR VISION AND VALUES
We Prioritize Our Guests
Come Prepared
Be Joyful
Make it Personal
Volunteer Schedule
9:15 a.m. Team Schedule
8:15 a.m. - Arrive to Volunteer Central
8:20 a.m. - Team Meeting
8:40 a.m. - In Positions
9:15 a.m. - Service begins
10:10 a.m. - Return to positions for “fond farewell”
10:40 a.m. - Dismissed
11:15 a.m. Team Schedule
10:15 a.m. - Arrive to Volunteer Central
10:20 a.m. - Team Meeting
10:40 a.m. - In Positions
11:15 a.m. - Service begins
12:10 p.m. - Return to positions for “fond farewell”
12:40 p.m. - Dismissed
Uniform
Events
Be Rich | Meet our non-profit partners
On October 5, we'll launch the Serve initiative and will have an opportunity for you to meet several of our local non-profit partners in the lobby. Join us at 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. as we continue Be Rich 2025.
October 5 | 9:15 & 11:15 a.m.
Gwinnett Church
jump start
Jump Start is a 15-minute presentation where parents and kids learn together what it means to put their trust in Jesus. It’s designed to help parents jump-start a conversation about faith.
October 5 | 9:15 & 11:15 a.m.
Gwinnett Church | UpStreet • The Factory
Foundations
The stories in the Bible are interesting, but the story of the Bible helps us better understand the stories we read in it. In this two-week class, we will walk through the story of the Bible so that you’ll have a better understanding of key events, characters, and how everything fits together.
September 30 & October 7 | 6:30 p.m.
Gwinnett Church | Student Building
First Step
The preschool years are a time of significant learning and development. This event will be packed with practical advice for prioritizing what matters most in the daily rhythm of your home. We believe developing these simple habits will have a huge impact on the life of your child.
October 14 | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Gwinnett Church | The Gallery
Vertical Reality
We know that when your student has a growing relationship with Jesus, they have a compass to guide their whole life. Their faith influences how they treat themselves and others. It helps them know what to truly value in life. But learning what it looks like to follow Jesus in the “everyday” things of life is challenging. That’s why we’ve created a retreat for all 9th–12th graders. We want to carve out space in their busy schedules to focus on what matters most.
Vertical Reality is October 17-19
REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 6, BUT YOU CAN STILL SIGN UP AS A WAITLIST
S’more Gwinnett
Make some memories with your family and friends this fall at S'more Gwinnett! We'll have food trucks, lawn games, plenty of fun for kids, fireworks, and of course, s'mores!
S'more Gwinnett is a free event, but you can bring money to purchase food. Registration is not required. Invite as many people as you'd like!
October 19 | 5:30 p.m.
Gwinnett Church | The Lawn
WAUMBA & UPSTREET MEGA AWESOME COSTUME PARTY
On Sunday, October 26, bring your preschooler to Waumba Land or bring your elementary kid to UpStreet in their favorite not-so-scary costume for the biggest costume party of the year! It will be tons of FUN!
October 26 | 9:15 & 11:15 a.m.
Gwinnett Church | Waumba Land & UpStreet
Trick or Transit
Trick or Transit is a Sunday event full of games, prizes, treats, and a group costume contest. It’s going to be an awesome Sunday and the perfect opportunity for your student to invite a friend!
October 26 | 9:15 & 11:15 a.m.
Gwinnett Church | Student Building
IO Spookiest Night of the Week
All high school students are invited to wear a Halloween costume and come ready for games, worship, free food, and more. It's going to be an awesome Sunday and the perfect opportunity to invite a friend!
October 26 | 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Gwinnett Church | Student Building
To find all of our upcoming events, visit the Gwinnett Church Top 3 page.
UPDATES:
Update to Hallways/Concierge Team - Our hallways will now look a little different as our Concierge team will go from being at a specific location to becoming a mobile team. They will roam the hallways creating connection and conversation with guests as a way of creating a more engaging hallway experience.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Upcoming birthdays
Juan David - October 2
Janette Cushman - October 4
Michelle Kellner - October 5
Jane Ann Sheppard - October 5
Renee Bell - October 10
John Crumrine - October 10
Katrice Williams - October 12
Pete Denicke - October 18
Brian Villhauer - October 18
Linda Wright - October 18
Will Stewart - October 21
Jason Montoya - October 22
Jenny Storey - October 22
Shekeenah Reynolds - October 24
Gary Gettis - October 25
Jen Dicello - October 26
Shannon Duley - October 30
Paul Neese - October 30
Mike Lawley - October 31
