Not everyone feels at home in church.

And these days, many of us are carrying questions without easy answers.

So we’re meeting somewhere different.

Join us for Ice Creamology on June 11, July 9, and Agusust 13 for students in grades 3–5 at Cremalosa! This fun and engaging event invites kids to enjoy ice cream while exploring life’s big questions about God, faith, and the world around them. Students are encouraged to bring their “hard questions” and be part of a meaningful (and delicious!) conversation.

Cremalosa is located right by Wild Heaven, so if parents are planning to attend Pub Theology, this is the perfect opportunity to drop kids off at Ice Creamology while they participate in programming nearby.

Join us on Sunday, August 9, as we celebrate Children’s Sunday at First Baptist Church of Decatur!

We're delighted to welcome our Pastor for Children and Family Ministry, Shelley Woodruff, as she brings the message in both worship services.

During each service, we will also celebrate our annual Blessing of the Backpacks. Students of all ages, teachers, and school staff are invited to bring their backpacks, bags, or briefcases to receive a special blessing as we pray for a joyful, safe, and meaningful school year.

Then, keep the celebration going at our Back-to-School Party from 12:30–3:00 PM in the Activities Center! Enjoy an afternoon of food, games, fellowship, and a family-friendly movie as we kick off the new school year together.

We hope you’ll join us for this special day of worship, blessing, and celebration!

We’re excited to launch FBCD’s very first In-Betweeners Gathering!

If you don’t quite consider yourself a young adult, but “senior adult” doesn’t feel like the right fit either, you just might be an In-Betweener! This new group is for adults in that in-between stage of life who are looking to build friendships and connect with others.

We’ll gather for lunch at the home of Amy and Woody Rule, where you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy good food, great conversation, and get to know people you may not have met before.

This gathering will take place during the Children’s Ministry Back-to-School Party at the church, making it a great opportunity for parents and others to connect while the festivities are happening.

If this sounds like a group you’d be interested in, we’d love to have you join us! Please contact Sarah Lewis for more information or to RSVP.

Come see our new Nursery!
Drop in on Saturday, August 1 from 10AM-11:30AM for an open house for new parents and their infants. Enjoy some refreshments, meet our nursery team, and connect with other parents and children in our community!  RSVP by July 25 to Sandra Lewis.

For the month of July, FBCD will gather for one unified worship service each Sunday, alternating between the Sanctuary and Fresh Start space. This intentional shift is designed to foster greater unity across our church family by creating more consistent opportunities to worship together.
 

Sunday School will meet at 9:00 AM, and worship will begin at 10:30 AM.

July Worship Schedule

• July 5 – Sanctuary

• July 12 – Youth Sunday – Carreker Hall

• July 19 – Gospel Sunday – Sanctuary

• July 26 – Bluegrass Sunday – Carreker Hall

Please mark your calendars and plan accordingly.
 

We are hopeful that this month will be a meaningful time of deeper community, shared worship, and new connections across our church family.

We will be showing Season 4 of The Chosen every Wednesday from June through July.

On Sunday, July 19TH after One Worship in the sanctuary, we will be having a Church Family Conference. The agenda that day will include an update on solar panels which the church will vote on at a later date. On Tuesday, July 21ST at 7PM, Jared Wells of Solar Energy Partners will be leading a discussion about the church's proposed solar panel project in Room 304 of the Sanctuary Building. This presentation will go more in depth in regards to our church going solar, and there will be an opportunity to ask further questions.

Our Youth Group will be having their annual Pool Party this Sunday, July 19TH, at 2PM. Please contact Zach Mason for more details.

For the month of July, FBCD will gather for one unified worship service each Sunday, alternating between the Sanctuary and Fresh Start space. This intentional shift is designed to foster greater unity across our church family by creating more consistent opportunities to worship together.
 

Sunday School will meet at 9:00 AM, and worship will begin at 10:30 AM.

July Worship Schedule

• July 5 – Sanctuary

• July 12 – Youth Sunday – Carreker Hall

• July 19 – Gospel Sunday – Sanctuary

• July 26 – Bluegrass Sunday – Carreker Hall

Please mark your calendars and plan accordingly.
 

We are hopeful that this month will be a meaningful time of deeper community, shared worship, and new connections across our church family.

Justice and Advocacy Prayer Night, Thursday, July 16th, from 6:00-7:30pm. This will be a time to lift up prayer concerns for our community and our world. If you find yourself feeling troubled or overwhelmed by what’s happening in the world and often wonder, “What can I do?”—this prayer group is for you.

If you plan on attending, please register with Sarah Lewis.

We will be showing Season 4 of The Chosen every Wednesday from June through July.

The Young Adults Ministry will be meeting on July 13th from 6-8pm. If you are interested in being part of this group, please contact Zach Mason.

For the month of July, FBCD will gather for one unified worship service each Sunday, alternating between the Sanctuary and Fresh Start space. This intentional shift is designed to foster greater unity across our church family by creating more consistent opportunities to worship together.
 

Sunday School will meet at 9:00 AM, and worship will begin at 10:30 AM.

July Worship Schedule

• July 5 – Sanctuary

• July 12 – Youth Sunday – Carreker Hall

• July 19 – Gospel Sunday – Sanctuary

• July 26 – Bluegrass Sunday – Carreker Hall

Please mark your calendars and plan accordingly.
 

We are hopeful that this month will be a meaningful time of deeper community, shared worship, and new connections across our church family.

Not everyone feels at home in church.

And these days, many of us are carrying questions without easy answers.

So we’re meeting somewhere different.

Join us for Ice Creamology on June 11, July 9, and Agusust 13 for students in grades 3–5 at Cremalosa! This fun and engaging event invites kids to enjoy ice cream while exploring life’s big questions about God, faith, and the world around them. Students are encouraged to bring their “hard questions” and be part of a meaningful (and delicious!) conversation.

Cremalosa is located right by Wild Heaven, so if parents are planning to attend Pub Theology, this is the perfect opportunity to drop kids off at Ice Creamology while they participate in programming nearby.

We will be showing Season 4 of The Chosen every Wednesday from June through July.

Join us on Saturday, June 6th at 4PM as we head to see the Atlanta Braves take on the Pittsburgh Pirates! Come enjoy a fun afternoon of baseball, fellowship, and cheering on the home team together. For more information, please contact Zach Mason.

For the month of July, FBCD will gather for one unified worship service each Sunday, alternating between the Sanctuary and Fresh Start space. This intentional shift is designed to foster greater unity across our church family by creating more consistent opportunities to worship together.
 

Sunday School will meet at 9:00 AM, and worship will begin at 10:30 AM.

July Worship Schedule

• July 5 – Sanctuary

• July 12 – Youth Sunday – Carreker Hall

• July 19 – Gospel Sunday – Sanctuary

• July 26 – Bluegrass Sunday – Carreker Hall

Please mark your calendars and plan accordingly.
 

We are hopeful that this month will be a meaningful time of deeper community, shared worship, and new connections across our church family.

We will be showing Season 4 of The Chosen every Wednesday from June through July.

Justice and Advocacy Prayer Night, Thursday, June 25th, from 6:00-7:30pm. This will be a time to lift up prayer concerns for our community and our world. If you find yourself feeling troubled or overwhelmed by what’s happening in the world and often wonder, “What can I do?”—this prayer group is for you.

If you plan on attending, please register with Sarah Lewis.

Bring a friend or two and meet Terri at the Atlanta Botanical Garden for a summer stroll through the flowers. Terri will purchase tickets ahead of time for anyone who would like to pre-order tickets or simply buy your ticket at the gate. Garden members, of course, enter free. Everyone can enjoy lunch at the garden at their leisure with friends at the restaurant, cafe, or snack bars located throughout the garden. 

Where: Atlanta Botanical Garden
        1345 Piedmont Avenue
Date: Thursday, June 25th
Time: 11am - 2pm
Cost: $28 pre-purchased (or buy at the gate) Unless you are a member
*Bring lunch money

We will be showing Season 4 of The Chosen every Wednesday from June through July.

We will be showing Season 4 of The Chosen every Wednesday from June through July.

The Young Adults Ministry will be meeting on June 16th and July 13th from 6-8pm.  If you are interested in being part of this group, please contact Zach Mason.