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!
STUDY: Weekly Book & Bible studies
Sundays at 9:45-10:45am. Typically meets in room 316.
The Grace of Les Misérables
Sunday, August 17-September 28th (not meeting on Labor Day)
In the six-week study The Grace of Les Misérables, author and pastor Matt Rawle dives into six ideals found in the story—grace, justice, poverty, revolution, love, and hope—each represented by a character in Hugo’s story. As these imperfect and relatable characters interact, we can see how these ideals work together (perhaps even in spite of each other) out in the world.
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
Join us for monthly(ish) dinners hosted in the homes of fellow young adults and other church members! Hosts will provide the space and main entree, guests will bring a side or sweet. After dinner, we will have intentional conversation around topics related to life and faith. These dinners are held on Thursday nights and typically run from 6:30-8:30pm, depending on the availability of the hosts. Contact Allison Keith (akeith@decaturfirst.org) for more info.
Serve: Help in the church & community
Some upcoming service opportunities you can help out with are listed below! Visit the main church page for sign-ups, or coordinate with other young adults in the WhatsApp.
Aug. 24, 12:30-1:30pm: Food Drive
Sept. 13, 8am-2:30pm: Flowing with Blessings
Oct. 26, 9:35 & 11:35am: Rise Against Hunger
Nov/Dec service opportunity TBA
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!
