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!

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!

Winter-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.

The Artistry of Luke’s Gospel - January Sunday School Series in the Fellowship Hall

All adults are invited to the fellowship hall to join Dr. Elizabeth Arnold, New Testament scholar at Candler School of Theology, for a four-week Sunday School series for adults exploring the creative richness of Luke's gospel. Contact Janice (jyates@decaturfirst.org) for more info.

February - Room 316

Feb 2 - Study with staff teacher

Feb 9 - Study with staff teacher

Feb 16 - Study with staff teacher

Feb 23 - Study with staff teacher

March - Room 316

Mar 2 - Study with staff teacher

Mar 9 - Lent study with Davis Edwards

Mar 16 - Lent study with Davis Edwards

Mar 23 - Lent study with Davis Edwards

Mar 30 - Lent study with Davis Edwards

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, we will have intentional conversation around the topics below. Contact Allison Keith (akeith@decaturfirst.org) for more info.

Young Parents (5:30-7:30pm)

Meet with other parents of young kids to talk honestly about life & faith. There is no childcare, but babies are welcome.

Jan 23 - Hartman Home

Topic: How is it With Your Soul?

Feb 20 - Location TBA

Topic: Being a Young Parent

Mar 20 - Yates Home

Topic: Pop Culture for the Soul

Apr 17 - Hartman Home

Topic: Social Justice & The Church

May 15 - Yates Home

Topic: Navigating a Changing Faith

Contact

WhatsApp Group

Join our WhatsApp group for event details and updates. Contact Allison Keith (akeith@decaturfirst.org) or Griggs Hutaff (griggs333@gmail.com) to be added!