Holy Week and Easter Sunrise Service 2023
Our Holy Week observance ends with an Easter Sunrise Service in Atlanta’s Candler Park that marks the culmination of a Lenten journey of devotion, study and prayer. All are welcome.
A Journey of Blessings: Pastoral Call to Fast and Pray
As we travel in our Lenten journey toward Holy Week and Good Friday in particular, we encourage folks to join us in our annual fast with the church. Our first one took place 25 years ago. And for at least the last 15 years we have attempted to make our fast more focused on the …
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A Journey of Blessings: Daily Lenten Devotional
As the Lenten season begins, we are reminded that these next six weeks we are called to reflect on our faith, celebrate our blessings and spend time renewing and rededicating our lives to God. I have included daily readings from the Revised Common Lectionary put together by Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Hopefully this will make for …
How To Study the Bible: The Gospel of Mark
Readings Overview Various methods of study Verse Analysis – what is the importance of a verse? ABC Bible Study Taking it to the next level – ABC Study with a few twists These steps are basic. I hope this will help you get ready for this evening and the rest of the year. Each of …
Advent 2022: The 4 Steps to Christmas
The Message of Advent As we look at God’s word, we need to understand how the Christ (as the word of God) comes to humankind now and how we can receive and carry the Christ’s presence today. This starts with our Love… and the guides for which can be found all throughout scripture. We are …
Guide to the 2022 Christmas Season
The key dates of the 2022 Christmas season are: Decatur Tree & Wreath Sale The 15th Annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale at First Christian Church of Decatur is celebrating another successful sold-out year! Proceeds benefit church and community ministries in the City of Decatur, including the Decatur Toy Park. Teddy Bear Ministry Every year, …
Let’s Put Christ Back in ‘Christian’
As a longtime transgender ally, this time of year hits a bit differently for me than it does for most. Due to the timing of Transgender Day of Remembrance, which is always a few days before Thanksgiving, I inevitably go into Advent thinking a lot about the lack of progress in our society on the …
In Memoriam: The Saints of GSCC
Prayers for those Saints of GSCC who have passed our way In Sorrow We Remember In sorrow we remember the loved ones we have lost.As love bestows its blessings, it also brings a cost.The joy we felt so deeply is now the deepest pain.In sorrow we remember and say their names again.In sorrow we remember …
Holy Week 2021 Schedule of Worship and Meditation
Maundy Thursday: GSCC and First Christian Church of Decatur 7pm via Facebook Live on the FCCD Facebook Page. Pastor Paul joined Rev. Charlotte Strayhorne and the congregation of Casa de Cristo Church and Apostolic Center for “A Living Last Supper,” viewable on YouTube. Good Friday Service: GSCC and First Christian Church of Decatur 7pm on …
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Lent 2021 Pastoral Call to Repent, Reflect and Resolve to Act
Our Lenten Journey Lent is the period of 40 days that precedes Easter in the Christian calendar. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is a season of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. By observing the 40 days of Lent, we as followers of Jesus replicate his sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for …
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