First Presbyterian
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First Presbyterian
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First Presbyterian Church is located in downtown Decatur but draws its congregation from throughout the county. All 560 members, regardless of age or gender, are encouraged to take part in worship as lay leaders, greeters, musicians, and ushers.
Mission, ministry and music are the common threads woven together at First Presbyterian Church. People of many backgrounds interweave their many talents to bring exciting life to our congregation. Musical talents play a major role in the rich diversity of our programs. All ages are also provided with opportunities for education and fellowship. Church school classes and adult education programs teach us the Good News of the Bible while soup suppers, potlucks, workdays, retreats, walkathons, to name just a few, bring us together to share in the Good News and to spread it to others.
Our congregation is a family that worships and prays together inside and outside the church walls. We actively witness beyond ourselves through our common ministries. We share in the joy of birth and the sorrow of death. We care for and visit those with physical illnesses; we counsel and pray for those emotionally burdened. We celebrate all aspects of God's gifts and use them to build a strong church family.
Our present church building was dedicated in 1892. The leaded glass windows and mosaic entry floors are part of the original structure. Between 1992 and 1995 the exterior stonework was cleaned and repaired, the building was brought up to fire code, the kitchen was remodeled, an elevator and several bathrooms on all three levels were added. The dining room, Friendship Room, classrooms, a nursery and the sanctuary were also redecorated. From 2004 to 2006, the church was extensively remodeled again. The nursery and toddler rooms were moved to the second floor; new elementary, middle and high school classrooms were built in the lower level, including a game room; our new chapel was built in the former parlor area; our gathering room with kitchenette replaced the old chapel area; new restrooms were built; and projection equipment was permanently mounted in the sanctuary and new chapel.
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