Sunday Worship
9AM: We offer a simple 45 minute service in the Sanctuary. This service is informal and geared for our families, so come in your t-shirts and enjoy!
11AM: Our traditional Worship service is live-streamed and features music from the Organ and Chancel Choir. If you worship with us, sign in using our connect card.
What’s Happening?
There is a lot going on at this church- check out some of the things coming up!
Congregational Listening Session
You are invited to a congregational listening session on February 2, 2025 immediately following the 11am service. This meeting will be an opportunity to meet and share with Mike Bonem, the leader of DFUMC's Strategic Discernment Process.
Coffee with the Pastors
If you are curious about membership or just ready to get more connected, you are invited to Coffee with the Pastors. The next Joining Sunday is February 2. Email Janice at jyates@decaturfirst.org for more information or to RSVP.
Donate Blood
The DFUMC Engage Team is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on February 9 from 8am-1pm. A donation takes just a few minutes, and we will hold the Blood Drive in our Fellowship Hall.
Vacation Bible School Registration is open!
From Nile to exile and palace to Promised Land, we’re going on an unforgettable trek across ancient Egypt this summer at Vacation Bible School. Rising kindergarten through 6th graders—along with volunteers of all ages!—are invited to follow Moses as he encounters God and learns to look at his life through heaven’s eyes.
Mark your calendars for Monday, June 2nd - Friday, June 6th from 9am-12pm for this exciting event featuring songs from “The Prince of Egypt” and timeless stories from the book of Exodus. You can sign up a camper or to volunteer at the links below.
Grief Support Group
Wednesday evenings, February 5th - April 2nd (7:00pm- 8:30pm) in Room 218 (no meeting March 5th for Ash Wednesday worship). This group is for those struggling with grief. There is no fee to participate in the group, but participants must purchase a book. This group is limited to 12 people, so please register so we can properly prepare for you.
Christianity and World Religions Book Study
Join DFUMC member Melinda Mobley for this 6-week study of Christianity and World Religions by Rev. Adam Hamilton. The book explores other religions alongside Christianity, with the goal of helping Christians grow their faith, build bridges, seek peace, love their neighbors, and find positive ways to share the gospel. This group will meet on Sundays from 4:30 - 6pm beginning January 26. The cost is $10 and includes the book.
Cafe Decatur
Wednesday Night Supper
Please join us Wednesday nights at 5pm in the Fellowship Hall! Cafe Decatur gives you the night off from cooking and gives you the opportunity to spend time with your Decatur First family and friends.
Service of Healing and Help
Cafe Decatur Evening Service
Join Rev. Dave Diamond Wednesdays at 5:30pm in Room 211 for a simple 30 minute service. This service encourages us to release our burdens and our lives to God’s love, wisdom and power.
Preschool Registration
Preschool registration is open for the 2025-2026 school year.
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