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.

Worship Information

What’s Happening?

There is a lot going on at this church- check out some of the things coming up!

Christmas Market

Saturday, Nov 15, 2025, 10am-3pm
Sunday, Nov 16, 2025, 12-3pm

Come celebrate the season at the Christmas Market at Decatur First UMC! Shop locally made jewelry, textiles, candles, and more in the church gym. Enjoy the Book Fair (in partnership with Little Shop of Stories), plus a bake sale and lunch.

This family-friendly event benefits the Decatur First UMC Preschool. On Saturday from 10am–1pm, preschool teachers will be offering face painting as a fundraiser, and the playground will also be open.

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Church Dinner and Advent Craft

You are invited to the next (and final one of 2025!) Church Dinner on November 19th. Dinner is served from 5:45-6:45pm.

November 19 Menu: beef ziti or spinach lasagna, salad, green beans, garlic bread from the Dinner Shoppe!

Advent Craft

You’re invited to make an Advent candle craft to take home and use as a reminder of the season. The craft involves candles and paint pens so kids will need parent supervision. A registration fee of $7 covers the cost of supplies for one set of candles!

Roy’s Toys

Decatur First will be partnering with the city of Decatur's Season of Giving this year. If you would like to sign up to sponsor a child or adult, or if you'd like to volunteer please sign up below. If you are not able to shop but would like to participate, please make a donation to the Roy’s Toys.

Advent Decorating

Every year volunteers like you make the church look so beautiful for this special season. This year you are invited to help decorate on November 23, 12-2pm in the sanctuary.