Young Adults at Decatur First
If you clicked on this tab you may be thinking “What exactly qualifies as a young adult?” and “Does this even apply to me?” In lieu of a better definition for this age group, we’re classifying it as people who are roughly 25 to 35 years old, including those with or without kids. That said, people’s 20s and 30s are so variable. You may be a 23 year old who just finished grad school and is looking for a place to be rooted. Or maybe you’re a 38 year old who is single and can’t quite connect with groups that only contain parents or married people. If you’re in this age group (or are age-group adjacent), we encourage you to keep reading below to see all the different ways you might make meaningful connections here (and have a lot of fun!).
Ways to Get Involved
Yes, they all start with ‘S’ and we’re not sorry about it!
For those looking to dive deeper into scripture & the life of faith.
For those looking to serve in the church & community with others.
For those looking to get to know people more casually & have fun!
For those looking to have deep conversations over dinner with friends.
A little something for everyone
Whether you’re looking to dive deep into scripture, give back to the community, or simply make some new friends, there are lots of ways to get involved. Every space is open to those with or without kids - the only place they’re separate is in our monthly dinners, where we have groups specifically tailored to different schedules & stages of life. Come check it out!
Spring 2025 Calendar
Are you someone who likes (or needs!) to plan ahead? Go ahead and mark your calendars for events that look interesting with our digital version of the calendar or grab a physical copy from the Narthex to hang next to the Save the Dates on your fridge.
STUDY: Weekly Book & Bible studies
Sundays at 9:45-10:45am. Typically meets in room 316.
July TheoEd Talks Study
Sunday, July 13 - Kathryn Garvin
Sunday, July 20 - Kevin Mobley
Sunday, July 27 - Liz Jester
Social: hang out around atlanta
Whether you love trying local lunch spots, have an outdoorsy streak, can kick it with some board games, have a mind for trivia, or happen to be a passionate pickleball-er, you should come hang out with us!
We’ll advertise a few events per semester, but most are shared in the young adults WhatsApp group. The types of social events we have are driven by the people involved, so if you have ideas, get plugged in.
Find details on how to join the chat below and check out Decatur First UMC’s social media pages for evidence of past fun!
LGBTQ
DFUMC is a proud Reconciling Congregation and has a warm and welcoming LGBTQ community. If you'd like to get connected, reach out to Cricket Beach (sandrabeach7@gmail.com) or Diane Johnston (djohnston0718@comcast.net).
Soul: Monthly dinners hosted in homes
In order to accommodate the unique needs and schedules of young adults both with and without kids, we are trying out monthly dinner groups based on stage of life. Hosts will provide the space and main entree, guests will bring a side or sweet. After dinner, they will have intentional conversation around the topics below. Contact Allison Keith (akeith@decaturfirst.org) for more info.
From left: Allison Keith, Davis Edwards, Matt Hicks, Rev. Blair Setnor, and Sheridan Finder-Mobley
Serve: Help in the church & community
Look for more opportunities this fall!
Contact
Get Involved
To support this ministry or get involved, feel free to contact Pastor Blair Setnor (bsetnor@decaturfirst.org).
WhatsApp Group
Join our WhatsApp group for event details and updates. Contact Allison Keith (akeith@decaturfirst.org) to be added!
