First Baptist Church of Decatur

10/23/2026

"Democracy is not a spectator sport." -Marian Wright Edelman

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, and early voting is open now--don't forget to vote! Your voice matters, and voting is fundamental to the betterment of our nation. Check your voter registration status, see sample ballots, and find your polling place at www.georgia.gov/voting.

10/22/2026

2026-09-18 Conversations Marlon James in conversation with Doug Jones

Charis Books and the Georgia Center for the Book welcome Marlon James in conversation with Doug Jones about his new novel “The Disappearers” which focuses on a group of gay men in Jamaica in the 1980s and is on the shortlist for the 2026 Booker Prize.

Presented by Charis Books & More: https://www.charisbooksandmore.com/ in partnership with the Georgia Center For The Book: https://georgiacenterforthebook.org/ & Conversations at First Baptist Decatur: https://www.fbcdecatur.com/conversations

To learn more about FBCD, visit: https://fbcdecatur.com

(Words are reprinted with permission through CCLI License No. 295285; Copyright License 295285; Streaming Plus License 21399791).

10/21/2026

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10/21/2026

Fresh Start Service Link:

October 25, 2026 – Rev. Terri Byrd “What's Love Got to Do With It?”...

10/18/2026

October 18, 2026 – Rev. David Jordan “Becoming Yourselves”

Livestream begins at: 11:13 am, Service starts at 11:15 am

Welcome to worship at First Baptist Church of Decatur, GA. We're so glad you're joining us! Please leave a comment below and let us know where you're watching from, and “Like”, “Follow” and “Subscribe” to our Facebook and YouTube pages.

To learn more about FBCD, visit: https://fbcdecatur.com
To make your offering, visit: https://fbcdecatur.com/giving

(Words are reprinted with permission through CCLI License No. 295285; Copyright License 295285; Streaming Plus License 21399791).

10/15/2026

🥞 Our next Newcomers Brunch is this Sunday, October 18 from 10:00-11:00 am! If you're new to FBCD, be sure to stop by so that we can get to know you and chat a bit about our wonderful community.

If you're already a member but know someone who'd be interested, be sure to invite them along! Members who would like to get to know our newcomers are also welcome to attend.

RSVPs are appreciated--contact Sana Rohail ([email protected]) to let us know you're coming.

10/14/2026

Fresh Start Link

October 18, 2026 – Rev. David Gushee“ Job in Exile” Livestr...

10/14/2026

Sanctuary Service Link

October 18, 2026 – Rev. David Jordan “Becoming Yourselves” ...

10/14/2026

You're invited to our annual Fall Festival! Join us on October 23 from 5:00-7:00 pm for free family fun and a celebration of the season. We'll have bounce houses, carnival games, story time with the library, fun activities, food trucks*, booths from our community partners, and much more! Costumes are encouraged!

Address: First Baptist Church of Decatur Front Lawn
308 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030

*Payment required for food truck items, but everything else is free!