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Welcome to the New Week

Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost

Pride altar

Not only that — count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable. You can be glad when that happens — give a cheer, even! — for though they don’t like it, I do! And all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company. My prophets and witnesses have always gotten into this kind of trouble. (Matthew 5:11-12)

Sunday Worship

Click here for this Sunday's worship bulletin (may not work in all browsers).


Weekly Bible study continues Monday at 7pm Eastern with a look at what the Bible really says about homosexuality and transgender identity.


We want to remember your birthday! To make sure yours is in our records, all you have to do is complete this quick online form.


First Christian Church of Decatur’s Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale begins November 27th and continues through December 6th or until sold out. Offering Frasier Firs ranging from 5-10 feet plus handmade wreaths and swags, this community event is an important fundraiser supporting First Christian's ministries, including the Decatur Toy Park. Click here for more information. Tree sale hours are Wed-Fri 4:30pm-8pm, Saturday 9am-8pm, Sunday 1pm-8pm. Pre-orders will be accepted until November 25th.


Midweek meditations are every Wednesday at 7pm Eastern via our Facebook Page. All are welcome.


We now have an SMS service anyone can subscribe to in order to receive urgent alerts via text about church emergencies such as a change in worship location due to inclement weather, etc. Subscribers are free to opt out at any time. 


Key dates: 

  • November 1 Daylight Saving Time ends 

  • November 1 All Saints Day

  • November 2 All Souls Day 

  • November 13-19 Transgender Awareness Week

  • November 20 Transgender Day of Remembrance

  • November 22 Unloading of trees at FCCD at Noon

  • November 26 Thanksgiving Day

  • November 27 Tree & Wreath Sale at FCCD begins

  • November 29 First Sunday of Indoor Worship

  • November 29 First Sunday of Advent

  • December 1 World AIDS Day

  • December 6 Tree & Wreath Sale at FCCD ends

  • December 24 Christmas Eve Service at 6pm at First Christian Church of Decatur

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We’re an independent, affirming and progressive church serving metro Atlanta that is open, positive and inclusive. Our congregation comes from many spiritual backgrounds, but we agree on the following and invite you to come worship with us and experience God’s love in a whole new way.


God loves you unconditionally: God passionately desires a direct relationship with you, just the way you are.


Your relationship with God is paramount: No one, no institution, no thing, should come between you and God.


Your faith is between you and God: God does God’s best work when there are no intermediaries between you and God.

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