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Publix Marathon Sunday Mar. 19: Expect Traffic Delays

Don’t forget the 2017 Publix GA Marathon is this Sunday, March 19, 2017! There will be road closures and delays along the route as it weaves through the city between approximately 7:15 am – 11:00 am. The marathon enters Decatur on West College Avenue at Park Place near the East...

“Free to Read” Project Collects Books for Refugee Children

Decatur Presbyterian’s Children’s Ministry will collect gently used children’s books for refugee children on Wednesday, March 8, and Sunday, March 12. The name of the book drive is “Free to Read,” and it seeks books suitable for children in grades...

2017 Lenten Devotional Resources Online

Two resources are now available online to help you “Walk in Faith” through this Lenten season. First, Mercy Community Church has created a short daily Lenten devotional written in the Lectio Divina style. This method involves reading selected scripture passages...

DPC to Host Series on Local Poverty During Lent

This Lenten season, DPC will host a weekly study series about poverty. Topics covered will include biblical perspectives on poverty, the current state of poverty in the local Decatur area, what local churches and organizations are doing to help, and how we as a community of faith...

2016 Annual Report Now Online

On Sunday, February 5th, DPC held a congregational meeting to receive the 2016 Annual Report from the church committees. That report is now available on the church website. You can find it in the “About DPC” menu on the home page, or by clicking here.

Attend a Capital Campaign Gathering!

The “Wide Open Doors” Capital Campaign is underway! To learn about the details of the campaign’s goals and how to get involved, you’re invited to attend an upcoming Capital Campaign Gathering. These are informal fellowship events hosted by various groups...

2017 BAM & Allegrow Programs POSTPONED

Decatur Presbyterian Church will undergo an extensive renovation beginning May 30, 2017. The renovation will ensure dedicated, safe, and creative children’s spaces for Children’s Ministry’s extensive programming. It’s all very exciting! In light of this, however, w...

Registration & Donations Open for ATL Hunger Walk

The Hunger Walk to raise money to combat hunger in our community is coming up on March 5th! Sixty percent of the money raised by our presbytery supports hunger initiatives in our own churches and the rest supports the Atlanta Community Food Bank. DPC youth will participate, but...

1913-2017: Remembering the Remarkable Life of Sara Nickles Pruitt

Living 103 years in this life is an uncommon blessing. Last week, DPC held a memorial service for Sara Nickles Pruitt, a long-time member born less than a year after the Titanic sank and shortly before the outbreak of the first World War. Sara’s son, John Pruitt, shared his...

New Wednesday Study at DPC Explores Big Questions

Beginning January 25, Rev. Dr. Todd Speed and Rev. Alex Rodgers will begin a new series on Wednesday nights. Who, What, Why? will explore who we are as Presbyterians, who we are as Decatur Presbyterian Church, what it is we believe, and why all of this matters in our daily lives...

Registration Open for Spring Break Bread Groups

Registration for Fall Break Bread Groups is open now through Sunday, January 29, 2016. Read on to learn more about this great for fellowship in an informal setting while sharing a meal. Click here to register for the Spring season! What is ‘Break Bread’? Break Bread is small...

Children’s Ministry Launching Communion Sunday School Lessons

On January 22, 29, and February 5 Children’s Ministry will focus on the Lord’s Supper. In this three-part “Let’s Talk about Communion” series, we’ll talk with your children about this special celebration and how the church remembers Jesus. Your children will create bulletin art,...

Winter Weather: We WILL Worship Jan. 8

Yes, Decatur Presbyterian Church WILL have worship Sunday, January 8, for all who can arrive safely. Please consider your personal situation with regard to road conditions and driving safety when deciding whether to attend. In the event of extreme ice/snow, we will postpone the...

Capital Campaign Update

At a special called meeting on November 6, the Session of DPC received a specific proposal from the Capital Projects Task Force and Capital Campaign Team related to the scope of projects and amount of the upcoming capital campaign. The Session approved the proposed $4 million...

Dates Set for Nicaragua Mission Trip 2017

Save the Date! Dates are set for Decatur Presbyterian’s annual adult mission trip to Central America. The 2017 trip will leave Saturday, June 17th and return Saturday, June 24th. We will live and work with the local people of Los Robles, Nicaragua. Activities will include small...

DPC Thanksgiving Schedule

Here are the changes to the DPC schedule of regular activities for the week of the Thanksgiving holiday: Monday: Faith in Real Life as scheduled; Threshold Ministry as scheduled. Wednesday: No Faith in Real Life; No afternoon or evening activities; No choir practice. Thursday:...

Cast & Crew Help Wanted for Christmas Play!

The 2016 Christmas play is fast approaching, and the show’s producers are looking for help! Not all cast and crew roles have been filled, so Director and DPC member Kelsey Rheney is looking for volunteers to help complete the production. This year’s play is called...

Nominations Council to Name Class of 2019

The Nominations Council seeks the input of the congregation as it begins the process of identifying potential new members for the class of 2019. The council is comprised of nine active members (three classes of three members, serving three year terms) elected by the congregation,...

Application Period for 2017 Endowment Grants Now OPEN

Decatur Presbyterian Church has opened the application period for members and committees seeking endowment grants for projects that help the church achieve its bicentennial goal and its mission in the community. The application period closes on December 31, 2016. Projects...

Share Some Love with Our College Students!

The College Connections Committee is planning our annual box mailing to college and graduate students located near and far. As you know, it’s our expression of love to our students as they prepare and take exams. With over 70 students to plan for, we have made a change in our...

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