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.

Back to School Sunday

Backpack Blessing & Playground Parent Hangout

On August 2 there will be a backpack blessing in the 9 & 11am services. We encourage kids of all ages to bring their backpacks to worship as we pray over them, their teachers, and their families. During the Sunday school hour, we'll have Panera bagels and pastries under the tent for parents of kids and youth. Kids are welcome to play on the playground with the supervision of a parent and youth will have Sunday School in gym room 5.

Blood Drive

Decatur First will host a Blood Drive on Sunday, August 2 from 8am-1pm in the Fellowship Hall through the Red Cross. For more information or to volunteer, contact Julie Martinez at martinezjw@comcast.net.

Youth Kick- Off on Sunday, August 9th

Promotion Sunday - All rising 6th graders are officially welcomed into Youth Sunday School and Youth Group!

Youth Kick Off and Parent Meeting with Dinner (mandatory parent meeting!) 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. for Youth and Parents!  Come find out what Decatur First Youth is all about!  We'll provide fried chicken and drinks, folks with last names beginning with A - M please bring a side to share; last names beginning with N - Z, please provide a dessert.  Parents and youth will eat together, then youth will go with counselors for fun and games while staff and Rev. Blair talk to parents about all things DFUMC youth ministries! Register here.

Adult Confirmation

Newcomers to Decatur First sometimes say, "I know I like it here. I can tell it’s different, but I’m not sure why." Maybe it’s our open communion table, or how much we talk about grace. Perhaps it’s the way we emphasize both a personal relationship with God AND loving and serving our neighbors. Whether you are a visitor, new member, or long time member, you’re invited to join this Fall’s Adult Confirmation class to dig deeper into what it means to follow Jesus in the United Methodist tradition. 

This class meets 9:45-10:45am for eight Sundays beginning in August. The class is free, but registration is necessary. Reach out to Janice Yates at jyates@decaturfirst.org if you have questions.

Church Dinner

Take the night off from cooking and spend time with your Decatur First family and friends from 5:45-6:45pm.

August 12 Menu: Grindhouse Burgers!