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.

Moving Up Sunday on August 10

Celebrate with Kona Ice after 11am Service!

The fall semester gets into full swing on August 10th as we celebrate our moving up Sunday. This is the week kids move up to their new grade level, with our rising pre-K kids moving up from the nursery and starting class in room 306 (pre-K to 1st), rising 2nd graders transitioning to room 305 (2nd & 3rd), rising 4th graders starting in room 307 (4th & 5th), and rising 6th graders moving to youth Sunday school in the gym classrooms.

Adult Confirmation

Newcomers to Decatur First will sometimes say, "I know I like it here. I can tell it's different, but I'm not sure why." Whether you are a visitor, new member, or long time member, you're invited to join this Fall's Adult Confirmation class. This class meets 9:45-10:45am for eight Sundays in August, September and October. The class is free, but registration is necessary. Reach out to Janice Yates at jyates@decaturfirst.org if you have questions.

Church Dinner on August 20

We’ll kick things off with a church-wide cookout on the front lawn on Wednesday, August 20 from 5:45–6:45 PM. Kids can play on the playground, adults can catch up and relax—it’s going to be a joyful evening!

August 20 Menu: Grindhouse Burgers!

Church Dinner Volunteers Needed!

Help us make Wednesday dinner happen:

• Shift 1 (5:30–6:15 PM): Set up, serve, prep drinks, and help at the compost station.

• Shift 2 (6:15–7:00 PM): Clean up tables, chairs, and food area.

Jump in for a shift—your help makes a big difference, plus you get a free dinner! Contact Shannon at sharrison@decaturfirst.org to volunteer.

Children's Choirs Kick-off on August 20

• Angel Choir- Prek 3, Prek 4, & Kindergarten, 5:30-6pm *3 years olds must turn 3 by August 1st and be accompanied by a caregiver.

• Carol Choir- 1st and 2nd graders, 5:30-6pm

• Hosanna Choir- 3rd-5th graders, 6:15-7pm

Food Drive

Our next food drive in support of Decatur Cooperative Ministry and Decatur Emergency Assistance Ministry will be August 24 from 12:30-1:30 pm. If you'd like to volunteer to help collect and sort items, please sign up below.

You can also contribute through their amazon wish list here.

A list of frequently needed items:

• soup of any kind

• bundle tea**

• powdered laundry detergent or pods**

• corn muffin mix

• strawberry or grape jelly 

• breakfast cereal

• toiletries - toothpaste, brushes, deodorant, soap

• adult diapers

• Saltine Crackers

• pasta - 1b pkgs. or boxes

• reusable cloth bags

• Vienna sausage

Learning to Study the Bible

The Bible comes to us through many hands, many generations, and many translations.  It is the inspired word of God, and yet it’s not a simple or easy read.  If you’d like to develop skills for studying this extraordinary and complicated book you’re invited to join Janice Watts Yates for an eight-week class on Learning to Study the Bible.  The class will be offered on Sunday evenings and Wednesday mornings.  This is the registration for SUNDAY Evenings.  A registration fee of $10 covers class materials, but plan to bring your own Bible. 

Preschool Registration

Preschool registration is open for the 2025-2026 school year.