Decatur First United Methodist Church

A few more pictures from the "Faithology" retreat, where apparently the best hamburgers on earth were served. 🍔🧡

Glisson Camp & Retreat Center please give our compliments to the chef.

We’re proud to have sent our Decatur First kids and families to "Faithology" at Glisson Camp & Retreat Center this past weekend! Each year, the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church hosts this retreat for 3rd–5th graders, where kids explore stories of faith through Scripture, science, and nature.

With rotating themes of Stars & Light, Water, and Rocks, campers spend the weekend learning, worshiping, creating, and having plenty of fun!

Snapshots from last night’s church dinner 🌈
Thank you Mediterranean Grill for the delicious catering!
See you October 28 for the next church dinner and Blessing of the Costumes!

Welcome Luke Murphy, our new Director of Youth Ministries!
Luke Murphy graduated from the Candler School of Theology in 2026, and is excited to return to the world of Youth Ministry here at Decatur First. Originally from Spartanburg, SC, he most recently served as the Pastor-in-Charge at Sacred Tapestry UMC in Roswell. Youth ministry is not new to him though, as he has served as an assistant summer camp director and youth pastor in the past. He has additionally been an English teacher, ghost tour guide, improviser, beauty pageant host, and wannabe rockstar(ongoing). He loves meeting new people, songwriting, loitering all day in coffee shops, and spending time with his incredibly awkward dog, Kanan.
Be sure to say hi to Luke on Sunday!

💙 You Don’t Have to Walk Grief Alone

National Grief Awareness Day was August 30, and we’re honoring it by sharing our Grief Walking Group!
Join them Mondays at 9 a.m. for a gentle walk, grief-related prompts, and supportive conversation with others.

You are invited today at 3 pm at Decatur First UMC for a worship service marking the installation of the Rev. Dr. Eric Lee as the District Superintendent of the South Central district!

Nothing like a hymn sing 🦋
Thank you Catherine Elliott Wilson and the “uke-ladies” for leading!

Last Saturday the United Women in Faith circles combined for a luncheon and program in the fellowship hall. Thank you to BreNita Jackson from Breakthru House who spoke at the event!

First Church Dinner of the season! Grindhouse burgers are always a hit with this crowd, and we are looking forward to a ~taste of the Mediterranean~ next church dinner, September 9!