GOOD TO SEE YOU
Exploring a church for the first time can be intimidating and confusing, but we also believe that it doesn’t have to be. At Decatur you will find a warm welcome with new friends, worship to connect with, and a clean and safe environment for kids. We invite you to come as you are. When we gather to worship or to serve, we gather as we are and ask God to work through us. We want you to feel at home in worship, so here are some frequently asked questions that may be of some help. Feel free to contact us with any questions or for additional information.
Due to COVID-19 we have seen changes in worship. We invite you to join us in our online campus at live.decaturumc.com or in-person. An overview of our COVID-19 protocols can be found below.
Exploring a church for the first time can be intimidating and confusing, but we also believe that it doesn’t have to be. At Decatur you will find a warm welcome with new friends, worship to connect with, and a clean and safe environment for kids. We invite you to come as you are. When we gather to worship or to serve, we gather as we are and ask God to work through us. We want you to feel at home in worship, so here are some frequently asked questions that may be of some help. Feel free to contact us with any questions or for additional information.
Due to COVID-19 we have seen changes in worship. We invite you to join us in our online campus at live.decaturumc.com or in-person. An overview of our COVID-19 protocols can be found below.
Overview of COVID Protocols:
- Masks will be worn at all times while on church property.
- Social distancing will be maintained.
- Seating is spaced to promote physical distance between households.
- Congregational singing and responsive readings will not happen at this time.
- A record of attendance and contact information will be maintained for each event and filed with the church office.
- If the 7 day average of new daily COVID-19 cases is 8 or above (in Meigs County), indoor worship will be suspended (this is approximately 66 per 100,000).
- To learn more about our COVID protocols for worship, please visit decaturumc.com/COVID.
Sundays @ 11am Online Only
Messy Church 2nd Wednesday @ 6pm
423.334.4130 | 145 Vernon Street, Decatur, TN 37322 | pastor@decaturumc.com
WHEN DO YOU MEET?
Find hope and connect with Jesus in worship. At Decatur, we value worship that is inviting, that honor's God, and connects people with God's grace. Each Sunday we gather together to live into this value. Join us to experience hymns in the Methodist tradition led by our chancel choir, ancient creeds of the church, and a message relevant to your life. Click HERE for our church calendar. To explore our weekly schedule click HERE.
Find hope and connect with Jesus in worship. At Decatur, we value worship that is inviting, that honor's God, and connects people with God's grace. Each Sunday we gather together to live into this value. Join us to experience hymns in the Methodist tradition led by our chancel choir, ancient creeds of the church, and a message relevant to your life. Click HERE for our church calendar. To explore our weekly schedule click HERE.
SUNDAY WORSHIP @ 11 AM | SUNDAY SCHOOL @ 10AM
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ALTERNATE WORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Does each week seem too full to think? Would you enjoy a free meal with your family? Is your family life a little messy sometimes? Could you use a little hope and meaning? Messy Church is for you (and us, our families are a little messy, and we like free food too). The 2nd Wednesday of each month, your family is invited to explore a lighter side of church with activities, crafts, a celebration, and a free family meal. Leave your dress clothes at home; come as you are; and experience church in a fresh way. Messy Church is a once monthly service were families can be together, eat together, and celebrate together. |
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WHAT ABOUT THE TEACHING?
You can check out our messages before you visit; you can even subscribe to our podcast to receive weekly inspiration directly. Pastor Will designs his messages to help you find hope, connect with Jesus, and grow in relationship with others. You can also worship with us on facebook. Several times a week we go live on facebook. This is a time for you to engage with faith, let us pray for you and get the inspiration you need to continue in your week. |
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WHAT DO I WEAR?
Most people dress casually when they come to Decatur. Many wear jeans, slacks, and golf shirts. Some wear shorts and some even will wear dresses or suits. Primarily, we want you to feel comfortable, so feel free to dress as you desire.
*Because of COVID-19 a face mask that covers the nose and mouth is also part of what you will want to wear.
Most people dress casually when they come to Decatur. Many wear jeans, slacks, and golf shirts. Some wear shorts and some even will wear dresses or suits. Primarily, we want you to feel comfortable, so feel free to dress as you desire.
*Because of COVID-19 a face mask that covers the nose and mouth is also part of what you will want to wear.
WHAT ABOUT MY KIDS?
At Decatur, we value families worshiping God and serving together. Please know that your kids are welcome in worship. When you enter the sanctuary, make sure to pick up a children's bulletin and crayons to help your child engage during worship. While children are always welcome in worship, we also offer children's church during the message portion of the sermon. This is a time for our children to engage with each other and God through a lesson designed specifically for this. Each week, our kids are excited about children's church.
*Because of COVID-19 our children's church activities are suspended.
At Decatur, we value families worshiping God and serving together. Please know that your kids are welcome in worship. When you enter the sanctuary, make sure to pick up a children's bulletin and crayons to help your child engage during worship. While children are always welcome in worship, we also offer children's church during the message portion of the sermon. This is a time for our children to engage with each other and God through a lesson designed specifically for this. Each week, our kids are excited about children's church.
*Because of COVID-19 our children's church activities are suspended.
WHAT ABOUT MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS?
Each week our students are engaged in the full life of worship. Many of our students gather at 10am for Sunday School. Then move at 11am to the Sanctuary for worship. During the school year, our students also meet on Sunday evening at 5:30 with our youth group. Check out our youth calendar HERE. We have a vibrant youth ministry, and look forward to the opportunity to help you get connected.
Each week our students are engaged in the full life of worship. Many of our students gather at 10am for Sunday School. Then move at 11am to the Sanctuary for worship. During the school year, our students also meet on Sunday evening at 5:30 with our youth group. Check out our youth calendar HERE. We have a vibrant youth ministry, and look forward to the opportunity to help you get connected.
WHAT IS UNITED METHODIST?
Our church is part of a larger group of churches known as United Methodists. Worldwide there are nearly 13 million United Methodists who worship and serve in early every corner of the world. As United Methodists we share basic beliefs and mission with other United Methodists, and we believe it is important for each local community to discern how to best live out their faith in their local context.
In Decatur, we work in close cooperation with the nine other United Methodist churches in Meigs County. We call this cooperation the Meigs County Parish. Throughout the year we have special shared worship services, a county-wide youth group, and shared women's and men's group. This cooperation allows us to use the gifts of many churches to make a larger impact in our community.
You can learn more about what United Methodists believe at UMC.org. Our pastor would love to discuss any questions about United Methodists; feel free to contact him at pastor@decaturumc.com.
Our church is part of a larger group of churches known as United Methodists. Worldwide there are nearly 13 million United Methodists who worship and serve in early every corner of the world. As United Methodists we share basic beliefs and mission with other United Methodists, and we believe it is important for each local community to discern how to best live out their faith in their local context.
In Decatur, we work in close cooperation with the nine other United Methodist churches in Meigs County. We call this cooperation the Meigs County Parish. Throughout the year we have special shared worship services, a county-wide youth group, and shared women's and men's group. This cooperation allows us to use the gifts of many churches to make a larger impact in our community.
You can learn more about what United Methodists believe at UMC.org. Our pastor would love to discuss any questions about United Methodists; feel free to contact him at pastor@decaturumc.com.
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Decatur UMC is located in Meigs County in East Tennessee in the Town of Decatur at the intersection of State Hwy 30 and State Hwy 58. If traveling north on Hwy 58, go past the intersection with Hwy 30 and turn left at either of the next two streets, Gennoe Ave. or Sharon Ave. Parking for guests and persons with disabilities is available in the north parking lot. The building is accessible from either parking lot. |
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Location
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P.O. Box 1255 | 145 Vernon Street | Decatur | TN | 37322
423.334.4130 |
WorshipSunday Worship | Weekly @ 11am
Messy Church | 2nd Wed @ 6pm 
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To create hope in our community, we connect families and children with the life changing love of Jesus.