Our next Justice and Advocacy Prayer Night will be Tuesday May 19TH, from 6:00-7:30pm. This is 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.

You are invited to our New and Prospective Member Dinner on May 17th at 5:00 PM! If you have recently joined our church or have been visiting, we would love the opportunity to get to know you better in a relaxed atmosphere of food and fellowship. This will be a wonderful time to meet our pastors, connect with members of our staff and deacons, and build relationships with others in our church community. Kathryn Hartgrove, our Worship Arts Director, is an incredible chef and will be preparing a delectable feast! If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Sarah Lewis and include your dietary restrictions. Children are welcome!

We look forward to spending the evening with you!

Children’s Ministry will be having its End Of Year Party this Sunday, May 17TH, in our Activities Center from 12:15PM-3:30PM. There will be pizza, movie, and a craft. For more information, please contact Shelley Woodruff. 

Our next Church Family Conference will be on May 17TH, following both services. If you are a church member, please be prepared to stay after service and hear updates on the church from our deacons.

Sunday, May 17th is Graduation Sunday! This is a special Sunday where we take time to celebrate all the graduates within our community. If you or your child is graduating from high school, college, or any graduate or professional program, we would love to honor you. Please contact Zach Mason with the name of the graduate and their institution.

On Saturday, May 16TH, the youth will have their end of year party at the aquarium. Please contact Zach Mason for more information.

The Young Adults Ministry will be starting a Community Group which will meet on May 11TH in the Activities Center from 6-8PM. If you are interested in being part of this group, please contact Zach Mason.

Join us in the Activities Center from 6:00-8:00 pm on Sunday, May 10th for dinner, Bible study, an open gym, games, and a study space. Friends are welcome, too! Reach out to Zach Mason (zmason@fbcdecatur.com) with questions, and we’ll see you there!

Over the past several months, our Pastor of Children and Family Ministry, Shelley Woodruff, has poured so much care and energy into revamping our children’s ministry spaces. We are excited to announce the grand opening of our new nursery on Sunday, May 10th! The nursery will be available beginning with the Fresh Start service in Room E205, and we look forward to providing a safe, warm, and welcoming space for our youngest members.

Join us in the Activities Center from 6:00-8:00 pm on Sunday, April 26th for dinner, Bible study, an open gym, games, and a study space. Friends are welcome, too! Reach out to Zach Mason (zmason@fbcdecatur.com) with questions, and we’ll see you there!

The Decatur Avondale Children’s Choir proudly presents their 17th Annual Spring Concert on the theme of compassion, inclusivity and friendship, Sunday, April 26th at 4:00 pm (Doors open at 3:30 pm for general seating). Admission is FREE. Popsicle reception on the front lawn following the concert. For more information about the Decatur Avondale Children’s Choir, visit decaturavondalechildrenschoir.com

Beginning on March 22 and running through April 26 the Pilgrims class (room S-304) will view Amy-Jill Levine’s video series on the Gospel of John, led by Tommye Morris. We will watch these short videos during the 10:00AM hour and then have small group discussions. With her trademark wit and insight, Levine guides readers through the Gospel of John by placing its stories in their original context and considering how they are interpreted today.

The Young Adults will be hiking Kennesaw Mountain on Saturday, April 25TH. We will depart from the church at 9AM to carpool. What to bring: water, snacks, money for food on the way back. Optional: journal/ book. If you are interested in attending, please contact Zach Mason.

FBCD will be having its next Justice and Advocacy Prayer Night on Thursday, April 16, from 6:00-7:30pm. We will have a special guest speaker from Christians Against Christian Nationalism who will share briefly about the work that they do. As always, there 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.

Join us in the Activities Center from 6:00-8:00 pm on Sunday, April 19th for dinner, Bible study, an open gym, games, and a study space. Friends are welcome, too! Reach out to Zach Mason (zmason@fbcdecatur.com) with questions, and we’ll see you there!

Beginning on March 22 and running through April 26 the Pilgrims class (room S-304) will view Amy-Jill Levine’s video series on the Gospel of John, led by Tommye Morris. We will watch these short videos during the 10:00AM hour and then have small group discussions. With her trademark wit and insight, Levine guides readers through the Gospel of John by placing its stories in their original context and considering how they are interpreted today.

Our youth will be going to see Super Mario Galaxy on April 12TH at 5:30PM. Seating is limited so please contact Zach Mason to sign up.

Beginning on March 22 and running through April 26 the Pilgrims class (room S-304) will view Amy-Jill Levine’s video series on the Gospel of John, led by Tommye Morris. We will watch these short videos during the 10:00AM hour and then have small group discussions. With her trademark wit and insight, Levine guides readers through the Gospel of John by placing its stories in their original context and considering how they are interpreted today.

On Wednesday, April 8TH, we will have a "baseball" themed night in honor of the anniversary of Hank Aaron's 715TH home run. In addition to having our regular dinner at 5PM, there will be a special presentation by Randy Cox on his book "715 at 50: The Night Henry Aaron Changed Baseball And The World Forever." The event will be live-streamed. Click here to view it on YouTube or here to view it on Facebook. We hope to see you there!

Join us in the Activities Center from 6:00-8:00 pm on Sunday, April 5th for dinner, Bible study, an open gym, games, and a study space. Friends are welcome, too! Reach out to Zach Mason (zmason@fbcdecatur.com) with questions, and we’ll see you there!

Join us in the Activities Center from 6:00-8:00 pm on Sunday, March 29th for dinner, Bible study, an open gym, games, and a study space. Friends are welcome, too! Reach out to Zach Mason (zmason@fbcdecatur.com) with questions, and we’ll see you there!

On Sunday, March 29TH, we will celebrate Palm Sunday in a special way! We will first have breakfast in Carreker Hall at 9AM followed by Sunday School at 10AM. Then, we will have a combined worship service at 11:15AM in the Sanctuary which will include the celebration of two baptisms for members of our community. We hope to see you there!

Mark your calendars! This year’s Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, March 28 from 10:00-11:30 am! We’ll have egg hunts for three age groups, a popup market of booths and vendors, and a special appearance by the one and only Easter Bunny! If you’re interested in volunteering with this event, please reach out to Shelley Woodruff: swoodruff@fbcdecatur.com. Thanks so much for your help!

Join us for a special evening with U.S. Senator Cory Booker on March 27th at 7:00 PM. He will be speaking about his new book, Stand, sharing insights, stories, and reflections drawn from his life and leadership.

This promises to be a meaningful and thought-provoking conversation you won’t want to miss. For tickets, please click here. 

On March 22, we will offer a New Members Class for those interested in learning more about what it means to be Baptist and what it means to become a member of FBCD.

If you are new to our community and interested in this event, please contact Sarah Lewis.

Join us for a special evening of serving together at Hagar’s House! On Saturday, March 21 from 6:00–8:00 PM, we’ll serve a meal, stay and share dinner, and bring games to enjoy with the kids. The whole family is invited — children, siblings, and grown-ups!

Contact Shelley Woodruff to sign up to attend and/or to bring a food item. We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful time of connection and service in our Decatur community.

On March 15 at 5:00 PM, we will gather for a Newcomer’s Dinner, where attendees can connect with fellow members of the church—including our deacons—in an intimate setting over a delicious meal prepared by our Director of Worship Arts, Kathryn Hargrove.

If you are new to our community and interested in this event, please contact Sarah Lewis.