Join us April 25th as we mark the last Wednesday of the spring season with BINGO! This night is a favorite for all ages and a great opportunity for kids of all generations to get together for a night of fun. All are welcome!
'At the River' is an oral history project about Southern Presbyterian ministers during the Civil Rights Era. On Friday April 27th, Decatur Presbyterian Church will screen three 20 minute profiles featuring the Reverends Phil Noble, John Kuykendall, and Wallace Alston. Doors will open at 7pm. The program will begin at 7:30pm. Please enter through the main doors on Church Street under the burgundy awning. This event is FREE and all are welcome! For more information about the project check out http://carolyncrowder.com/.
Decatur Presbyterian will host a collection of guest speakers during the month of July to discuss the "Church of Today." This summer, Rev. Dr. Todd Speed is on sabbatical, and during this time he will read and study about the changing nature of the church of today. This guest speaker series will allow church members to share in this sabbatical experience. Guest speakers include seminary professors from Columbia Theological Seminary, Candler School of Theology, and the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. All are encouraged to attend! The events will take place in the Crusader Classroom, on the main level of the McGeachy building. Enter via the main doors under the awning on Church Street and proceed into the first classroom on the left.
All are invited and encouraged to join Decatur Presbyterian on Sunday, August 19th for the start of a new season! Kick-Off Sunday will usher in our new theme for 2018-2019, "Belonging". The day will feature many events, including worship and fun for all! Blessing of the Backpacks for kids and teachers returning to school Reverend Dr. Todd Speed will preach, following his return from sabbatical Tex's Tacos Food Truck! Live music Fun activities for the kids Worship will begin at 10:30am in the sanctuary. All other activities will take place immediately following worship on the church lawn. Save the date--we hope to see you there!
Join us and filmmaker David Barnhart for this special screening followed by a group discussion of the film. Doors open at 5:30pm. Slack Fellowship Hall, Decatur Presbyterian Church Barnhart Films and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance present "Trigger: The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence." Watch the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/53705277 "In the United States more than 30,000 people are killed every year by gun violence and more than 100,000 are wounded. The traumatic impact of gun violence can be seen in almost every community. We may hear briefly about the victims of these shootings, but what happens after the media attention moves on and the wider public becomes numb to 'just another shooting'? Drawing upon conversations with ER chaplains and trauma surgeons, police officers and ATF officials, survivors and victims' families, students and school counselors, and others., TRIGGER: The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence shares the story of how gun violence impacts individuals and communities and examines the 'ripple effect' that one shooting has on a survivor, a family, a community and society." Childcare available, please RSVP for childcare to ewilmesherr@dpchurch.org
Decatur Presbyterian Church begins a new Wednesday series entitled "Because We Belong" on Wednesday, September 12th. When we belong to God, we listen for God's message for us. When we belong to each other, we listen to each other's stories. Join us as we listen together, Wednesdays at 6:30pm following dinner. On September 12th, Rev. Stephanie Bishop, Columbia Seminary graduate and pastor of Smyrna Presbyterian Church in Conyers, will share her personal story of how gun violence affected her life. All are encouraged to attend.
You're invited to Holy Ground worship! What is Holy Ground worship? Holy Ground is DPC's informal worship service that happens on the first Sunday of each month. Worship is from 5:00pm-5:45pm in the parlor. How do I get to Holy Ground? Come to the DPC parlor! DPC's parlor is located right inside of the Church Street entrance. So, wear a mask, use the double doors under the burgundy awning and find a seat. Who leads Holy Ground worship? The Holy Ground band provides the contemporary music. Rev. Alex Rodgers will be preaching. Whether you come to church often or ever or haven't been in a long time, we'd love to see you. All are welcome. Come as you are! Invite a friend!