Traditional Services
Traditional worship services are held in the Sanctuary at 8:45 and 11:00 a.m. These services feature traditional hymns, liturgy, and music. Attire is business casual.
CAYA Service
Our "Come As You Are" CAYA service is held in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. This service features contemporary instruments and music. Attire is casual.
For the location of the chapel, please click on the Visitor’s Guide below.
Decatur First UMC offers three worship services on Sunday mornings. All three services include scripture readings, a sermon, singing of hymns, and music led by either choirs at our traditional services or a worship band at our CAYA "Come As You Are" service.
Traditional Services
8:45 a.m.
Sanctuary
11:00 a.m.
Sanctuary
CAYA Service
Come As You Are
11:00 a.m.
Chapel
Children
Children of all ages are welcome in any of the worship services. If you would prefer, nursery care for infants and toddlers is provided from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Kinderchurch care is an option for two to five year olds and is provided by a rotating group of parents. First and second graders may attend Children’s Church, a worship service tailored to them, at 11:20 a.m.
Communion
The communion table of the United Methodist Church is open, and you do not need to be a member of the church to participate. The invitation to the table is an invitation to a personal and lasting relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Everyone is welcome at the table, including persons of all ages. Communion is typically served the 1st Sunday of every month.